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#333 Have you ever wanted to write a book but felt stuck on where to start — or unsure if it could even be profitable? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by self-publishing expert and Kindlepreneur founder Dave Chesson, who turned his side hustle into a thriving business that out-earned his military salary. Dave shares the insider secrets behind Amazon's algorithm, why most books fail to get discovered, and how you can position your book to actually generate income. Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, or a personal memoir, he breaks down the importance of keyword research, crafting compelling titles and covers, and choosing the right marketing strategy based on your goals. You'll also learn how to think like an author-entrepreneur and use your book as a tool to build authority, grow your audience, and open doors to new opportunities. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a bestselling author — or using a book to boost your business — this episode is a must-listen! What we discuss with Dave: + How Dave out-earned his military salary + Why most self-published books fail + The power of Amazon keyword research + Fiction vs. nonfiction book strategies + Using a book to grow your brand + Importance of titles and subtitles + Tips for designing an effective book cover + Where AI fits into the writing process + Amazon KDP formatting and publishing basics + Choosing the right book marketing strategy Thank you, Dave! Check out Kindlepreneur at Kindlepreneur.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Keywords: they either fascinate you or they're the bane of your existence. For me, it's the second. Which is why I'm so excited to bring you this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast with guest Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur, where we do an in-depth exploration of the significance of keywords and categories when it comes to a book's success on Amazon. We discuss strategies for choosing keywords that maximize book discoverability and allow you to run effective Amazon ads, as well as best practices for connecting with your ideal readers.TOPICS INCLUDE: • Understanding the profound role of keywords in discoverability• Strategies for optimizing Amazon ads based on keyword effectiveness• Common misconceptions surrounding keywords• The necessity of consistent sales patterns for enhanced visibility• Insights on crafting compelling book descriptions for better conversion ratesCLICK HERE FOR THE SPECIAL DEAL ON PUBLISHER ROCKET ($30 off when you purchase, plus get Dave's Keywords and Categories course (normally $50) absolutely free. This is a t Awesome Email Templates for AuthorsFrom communicating with your launch team to building relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers.

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) rolled out a new customer support tracking system. Dave Chesson steps down from the Kindlepreneur on YouTube, handing off the reins to author Zak Diamanti. And, a book pirating website owes $30 million in damages, but no one knows who to send the bill to. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks  Sources: Customer Support Message Center - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Customer-Support-Message-Center?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum Pirate library must pay publishers $30M, but no one knows who runs it - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/pirate-library-must-pay-publishers-30m-but-no-one-knows-who-runs-it/ New Change to Kindlepreneur YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Ib0GywKldoQ?si=yLd_IWlGeVYAZgSU How to Self-Edit Your Book: An Ultimate Checklist - https://getcovers.com/blog/how-to-self-edit-book/ Authors Guild: The Black List: Info Session for Fiction Writers - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xdmCmDfJQGS8bm90HIDocg#/registration Authors Guild: From Manuscript to Marketplace: Exposure - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C9hDrmgrSVyLjAT-PQAEog#/registration  Meet the YouTuber who wrote the book on Self-Publishing - ft. Dale Roberts - https://youtu.be/MOrfQjNBRIQ?si=MsyBYBmnGPrhrR5B The Self-Publishing Advice Conference - https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/  Advertising for Books - https://DaleLinks.com/AdsBook Networking for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam (deadline Oct. 14, 2024) Credit: Laterpress - https://Laterpress.com Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

When Dave Chesson was in the US Navy, he would spend lots of time away from his family. And he hated it.  He decided to create a portfolio of niche sites in an attempt to earn enough to quit his job, but his path took a different turn. He got the idea to turn one of his websites into a book and self-publish it. As it turned out, it was the start of something big, and it allowed him to eventually quit his job to be with his wife and kids. Today, he's the author of 10 books which have earned him +$750k to date, and he also created a tool and a website to help others publish their books using the Kindle Publishing Platform. In this interview, he shares the details of his journey as well as lots of tips for getting started with—and succeeding—with self-publishing.   Links & Resources Dave's site, Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com/ Dave's tool, Publisher Rocket - https://publisherrocket.com/ Dave's Amazon Ads course - https://davechesson.podia.com/amazon-advertisements-for-books-course Atticus.io - https://www.atticus.io/ Ready to join a niche publishing mastermind, and hear from industry experts each week? Join the Niche Pursuits Community here: https://community.nichepursuits.com Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links?  Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative

Notes:During this conversation, Fable shares information about the resource Kindlepreneur, which is run by Dave Chesson and information can be found on the Kindlepreneur.com website and @Kindlepreneur YouTube channel. The specific Kindleprenuer YouTube video she references is “KDP Termination Problem (AI Content?)”and the Kindleprenuer article “Amazon KDP Account Suspension: Causes, Prevention, and Solutions” digs a little further into this issue with additional advice and tips. He also suggests reading through Amazon's Metadata Guidelines for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to familiarize yourself with the detailed guidelines.Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Finding trustworthy and effective resources to help with your author journey can be overwhelming, especially with so much noise in the marketplace. In this episode, I dive into how to identify reliable resources, sift through the options, and find the best fit for your goals as an author.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:How to evaluate author resources and service providersTips for identifying trustworthy platforms and support based on your genre and goalsRecommendations for specific author resources, including Kindlepreneur and BookBubSubmit a Question. Ask a question to be featured on the podcast. Ask HereLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Instagram @juxtabkLove the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Instagram | Facebook

The Amazon Best Seller Rank has been unreliable and Amazon Ads seems to be suffering similar issues. The Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson shared recently how Amazon Ads do more than sell books for you; it trains the Amazon algorithms. And, The Alliance of Independent Authors warns you about pirated books on Soundcloud. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks  Sources:  Anyone else seeing Amazon Sales Ranking glitching at the moment? - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/question/0D58V00009Ebj3zSAB/anyone-else-seeing-amazon-sales-ranking-glitching-at-the-moment?language=en_US&topicId=0TO2T000000kSswWAE&count=10 Woke up this AM to zero impressions - https://www.reddit.com/r/KDP/comments/1efhcgx/woke_up_this_am_to_zero_impressions/  Sell More Books With Amazon Ads 2.0 - https://davechesson.podia.com/amazon-advertisements-for-books-course Book Brush survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZTo8gdTDmBi8UTXj5Lrn0WasJaHPSLjpmd5CHVTU-r8LQiw/viewform Draft2Digital presents: Self-Publishing Roadmap for Success - https://draft2digital.com/live/  Reedsy Leaning presents: Novel-Writing Q&A - https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=4337cba734&utm_source=mailparrot_newsletter&utm_campaign=marketplace_htwan_novel_q_a&utm_medium=email StoryOrigin presents: Do's and Don'ts of Book Cover Design: Q&A with Miblart - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdOCurjIsEtVI2bATdyttUSGupCzma0sb#/registration The Book Launch Playbook - https://youtu.be/1RQEL34WT90?si=HLcTFZxKDQY3ic2I The Bald Truth with Dale L. Roberts - https://authortunities.substack.com/p/the-bald-truth-with-dale-l-roberts Finishing the Hat w/ Dale L. Roberts - https://ifnotparis.substack.com/p/finishing-the-hat-w-dale-l-roberts Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) - Join my Advance Reader Copy team for my next book - https://DaleLinks.com/ARCTeam Credit: Richard at KBookPromotions - https://kbookpromotions.com/  Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Welcome Dave Chesson to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. Whether you're in the middle of writing your book or you've hit publish and are looking for ways to get your book into the hands of more readers, this powerful conversation with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur is for you. The insights, examples and techniques Dave shared with me is perfect for any author along their author journey. Some of the key aspects Dave shared include: The power of a book as a conduit for a business Why it's important to figure out your keywords and categories How to leverage keywords, including why and how to change them How a curious mindset will aid your efforts and business growth. Dave Chesson is the creator of http://Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledge as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. Visit - http://kindlepreneur.com/ References mentioned: Keywords: https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-kindle-keywords/ Keywords: https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-change-your-kindle-keywords/ Categories: https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/

When is it time to leave an unsuccessful series behind and pivot into something new? What is the process of writing to market? Anna Sayburn Lane explores these topics and more. In the intro, help with Amazon KDP Account suspension [Kindlepreneur]; Selling direct to the EU? Thresholds coming in 2025; Some honest thoughts about the […] The post Pivoting Genres And Writing Historical Fiction With Anna Sayburn Lane first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Send me your writing and publishing questions!Click here to check out the Publish A Profitable Book / Publish the Damn Book Already course (currently 25% off with code AUTHOR25).Click here to access Kindlepreneur's free barcode generator tool.Understanding the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is crucial for indie authors. But new authors often wonder what the heck it is and feel a bit "silly" asking! In short, the ISBN is a unique identifier for books, similar to the UPC for products. It allows books to be easily tracked and purchased globally and enables indie authors' work to be more easily discovered by a larger audience, including libraries, bookstores, and online retailers.But still, new authors are left with questions such as:1. Why do I have to have an ISBN?2. Where do I get them (and how much will they cost?)3. Should use a free one from Amazon/KDP?4. Do I only need one for each book?5. Does an ISBN provide copyright protection? This episode clears your questions up! Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

Audible announces a new royalty model for indie authors publishing direct to their platform while signaling they aren't quite ready to roll it out for ACX account holders. Alessandra Torre is selling a part of her company Authors AI, but is it truly worth $8 million dollars? And, ProWritingAid unveiled their new branding with a statement by the CEO and founder of the company. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com  Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships  Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts  Sources: Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) A new chapter for ProWritingAid - https://prowritingaid.com/new-chapter?afid=6615 ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link) Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com/ Self-Publishing for New Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/NewAuthors  Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) Authors A.I. - https://authors.ai/  GET A PIECE OF AUTHORS A.I. (Start Engine) - https://www.startengine.com/offering/authorsai  Audible's New Royalty Model: More Opportunities for Authors and Publishers - https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/audibles-new-royalty-model-more-opportunities-for-authors-and-publishers Streetlib - https://streetlib.com  Win $250 in Reedsy's weekly short story competition - https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/ Kindle Storyteller Award - https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=12061299031  Authors Guild Launchpad: Platform Building for Self-Publishing Authors - https://authorsguild.org/event/ag-launchpad-platform-building-for-self-publishing-authors/ Authors Guild Launchpad: Marketing and Promoting Self-Published Books - https://authorsguild.org/event/ag-launchpad-marketing-and-promoting-self-published-books/ Dibbly presents Time Traveler's Guide: Crafting Captivating Historical Fiction Epics - https://omniform1.com/forms/v1/landingPage/5b8fd6e4597ed708a4080856/6699402ed7d48ea3b4e80740 Children's Book Mastery Summit - https://childrensbookmastery.com/childrens-book-mastery-online-summit-2024-registration How to Attract Book Clubs to You and Your Book with DiAnn Mills - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-Csqz4iH9AbR1I4RLyut-h4Du7qsJVw#/registration  Credit:  The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)  The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

In today's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are joined by returning guest Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur to discuss the latest update to one of the most powerful tools for self-published authors: Publisher Rocket. The recently released Version 2.0 of this tool is designed to revolutionize your Amazon advertising strategy by optimizing your book's relevancy and helping you properly categorize it. Dave explains how Publisher Rocket's new Amazon ads functionality allows authors to see their book through Amazon's eyes. With this enhanced visibility, the tool provides invaluable insights into the keywords, phrases, and categories that Amazon associates with a book—whether yours or that of your competitors. Along with plenty of practical tips on using Rocket to create more effective ads, lower costs, and increase impressions, Dave also shares details on additional exciting features that will soon be added to the tool. Whether you're a seasoned self-published author or just starting out, Dave's essential advice on maximizing Publisher Rocket to navigate the complexities of Amazon's book ranking system and supercharge your Amazon ads is not to be missed. Dave's free AMS (Amazon Ads) Course https://hiddengems--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/5da9eae7a2e46/ Publisher Rocket https://hiddengems--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/

In this episode of the Quiet Warrior podcast, I welcome Petros Eshetu to discuss the topic of making authentic connections as an introvert. Petros shares his personal journey: from arriving in the U.S. in 2005, navigating a new culture, dealing with social anxiety, and ultimately finding his way to being comfortable in his own skin. We discuss the importance of self-understanding, vulnerability, and community, especially for international students and immigrants. Petros, a financial analyst by day and “Narrative Whisperer” by night, also shares how he helps aspiring authors overcome mental blocks to share their stories through books. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the challenges and triumphs of introverts in a world that often values extroverted traits.Bio:Petros Eshetu is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, The Introvert Immigrant's Journey and is known as the ‘Narrative Whisperer' where he helps coaches who want to share their knowledge and expertise through a book so they can build authority in their field. Petros's work has been featured on Self Publishing School, Kindlepreneur, IntrovertU, and MO2Vate magazine.Petros' book The Introverted Immigrant Journey is available on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Introverted-Immigrants-Journey-Overcoming-Anxiety-ebook/dp/B079Y3JYLHConnect with Petros on :Linkedin :   https://www.linkedin.com/in/petroseshetu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreampassionlifeWebsite : www.petroseshetu.comIf you enjoyed this episode, remember to give it a 5-star rating on whichever platform you listen from, so The Quiet Warrior Podcast can reach more introverts around the world!P.S. If you're an introverted professional woman who feels unseen and unknown in the workplace because of your quiet persona, my new online program The Visible Introvert Academy will help you gain the courage and confidence to take action.Join the waitlist for updates on when the next launch will be.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

In this episode, we welcome the Kindlepreneur himself, Dave Chesson for a chat about selling books on Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing. Dave has devoted huge amounts of time and effort into helping authors sell books and reach readers. We chat about the latest changes Amazon has made to its book category system, how selling books on Amazon works, how you can use Amazon ads to great effect, and what best practices authors can follow (like using keywords) to find more success. The book marketing advice you'll find here will help you sell both fantasy fiction books, non-fiction books, and books of all genres. Dave reveals all about how Amazon works for selling books here. As always, if you have any questions, comments or requests, please email us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/395aa89d6ec0/join-richie-billings-community-of-writers⁠⁠ GET FANTASY WRITING CLASSES AND BOOKS https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed ABOUT OUR GUEST Learn more about Dave Chesson: https://kindlepreneur.com/ Get Dave's free Amazon Ads course: www.amscourse.com ABOUT RICHIE BILLING www.richiebilling.com

The Kindlepreneur rolled out updated details for Kindle Direct Publishing keywords. PublishDrive announces huge new feature where artificial intelligence produces your metadata. And, Amazon is testing out a new Book Trends Data feature on the sales pages; could this equal more sales? All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/Signup Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts Sources: How to Fill in Your 7 Kindle Keywords: 2024 UPDATE! - https://youtu.be/vinXgGNxEzk?si=nXWNVGv2n1z3P4pc Book Trends Data - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G3WC49TM63DUM4VW?mc_cid=1c5f63597e&mc_eid=433332c881 PublishDrive: Mastering Metadata - Unveiling Our AI-Publishing Assistant - https://streamyard.com/watch/PjVM9ebWhxj7 BookBaby: 9 Writing Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5TZKcqCvQOuSbwlskPOt0A#/registration  Getpremades: Premade Cover Party on May 30th - https://www.facebook.com/groups/getpremades/ ALLi: Email Marketing Tips for Indie Authors - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-email-marketing/ Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link) Credit: The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Find out the latest trends in publishing for ebooks and print books. Also, traditional publishing house, HarperCollins partnered with Elevenlabs to produce digitally narrated audiobooks. And, Spotify rolled out a feature for pre-orders that more authors are going to love. All that and more in the self-publishing news this week. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@dalelroberts  Sources: Findaway Voices by Spotify - https://findawayvoices.com Never Miss a New Release With Countdown Pages for Audiobooks - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-05-06/never-miss-a-new-release-with-countdown-pages-for-audiobooks/ Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com/  GetFast - https://getfast.com/indieauthors/. Use coupon code GET20 for 20% off till May 10, 2024. Amazon Ads - https://advertising.amazon.com/ ACX - https://www.acx.com Japanese Manga Publishers Win Big in Piracy Lawsuit - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-manga-publishers/ HarperCollins Publishers and ElevenLabs to Bring More Stories to Life Through Audio - https://elevenlabs.io/blog/harpercollins-publishers/ The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads For Authors - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/facebook-for-authors-how-to-create-facebook-ads/  Unlock Easy-Mode for Story Craft: A Workshop With Plottr - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeirqT4rEtYpjpvJBYEUjAwnu9omqXjh#/registration  Credit: Laterpress - https://laterpress.com  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Spotify Premium expanded to three new regions while increasing the cost for subscribers to listen to audiobooks. The Kindlepreneur rolled out an update to the Amazon Best Seller Rank Calculator and some additional tips. Draft2Digital partnered up with the social reading app, Fable. All that and more in the self-publishing news! Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord  New Sources: Amazon Book Sales Calculator for KDP: How Much Does a Best Seller Make? - https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/ Bookvault - https://bookvault.app Wide for the Win - https://learn.wideforthewin.com/c/bookvault/ Spotify's price is reportedly going up again - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/3/24119884/spotify-2024-price-increase-rumor-audiobooks-supremium Spotify Premium Listeners in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand Can Soon Access More Than 250,000 Audiobooks - https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-02/spotify-premium-listeners-in-canada-ireland-and-new-zealand-can-soon-access-more-than-250000-audiobooks/  Book Brush survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcwGZjhrL8_XIznqPDiujB0pSXwdBV_t8ZX18Y6aJ3T99rzw/viewform Say Hello to Fable! - https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/say-hello-to-fable/ Introducing Fable! D2D's newest retail partner! - https://www.youtube.com/live/5XY1dLbSX_U?si=x9hU4yEJJlpLVcGc Draft2Digital Publishing: HUGE New Announcement! - https://www.youtube.com/live/kImDOZenwo4?si=Ipy-bUNzPWhsQqIv AI in Publishing: Insights From 250 Authors & Publishers - https://youtu.be/W7MnVVMzcoM?si=o_SyWHPx52oD6xf6 Now In Colour: Bring Your Books to Life with the New Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour eReaders - https://www.kobo.com/news/now-in-colour-bring-your-books-to-life-with-the-new-kobo-libra-colour-and-kobo-clara-colour-ereaders Book Brush Hourly Concepts and Social Media Management | You Pick Which Designs I Try! - https://youtu.be/My0o3rupdjo?si=3uTVTS0sJz4x1w3n Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate (affiliate link). Use code APRILPRO20 for 20% off before April 19, 2024.  The Hot Sheet March 2024 Bestseller Lists - https://hotsheetpub.com/2024/04/march-2024-bestseller-lists  Credit: The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com PublishDrive - https://DaleLinks.com/PublishDrive (referral link) Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ Draft2Digital -- https://DaleLinks.com/D2D (referral link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Ever feel like the process of getting your book from concept to print is mired in a swamp of software and formatting woes? Enter Dave Chesson, the genius behind Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, who joins us to share the inner workings of Atticus, his latest innovation aimed at streamlining the author's journey. Imagine a world where writing, editing, and formatting are housed under one roof, collaboration is a breeze, and your manuscript is the only version you need to worry about. That's the reality Dave is creating, and we're here to give you the grand tour.As an author, the tug-of-war between creativity and the technical side of book production can be a major distraction. We dive into the nitty-gritty of how Atticus not only competes with but also plans to surpass established giants like Microsoft Word and Scrivener. Dave gives us the lowdown on making real-time edits without the headache, the upcoming features that will elevate your writing game, and the importance of a seamless formatting experience for both ebooks and print.Finally, we cast our gaze into the future, discussing how the landscape of ebook formatting is changing and how Atticus fits into this evolving ecosystem. With insights on the delicate dance with AI in publishing, and practical tips straight from our staff member Monique's YouTube tutorials, we're closing the gap between authors and the polished, professional books they dream of creating. If you're ready to discover the marriage of tech and touch in book publishing, Atticus might just be your perfect match.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

Notes:Here are a couple resources mentioned in today's episode:- The Verbivore references author Jenna Moreci's YouTube video essay “My Book was Pirated on Amazon” about how her work was sold by an account that was not hers on Amazon and how she addressed it.- Fable recommends the site Kindlepreneur.com for information on self-publishing, logistics and forms for setting up a LLC, and different state laws.Music from: https://filmmusic.io'Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Dave is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com. On this episode, we talk about Amazon KDP tips & strategies that authors can use for their books.  

Our Guest Tonight: A.F. Stewart Website: https://afstewart.ca/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AFStewart BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/a-f-stewart Our Picks For Best Author Websites and Tools mentioned in the show. We are not sponsored by any of the following sites or aps, we just like them or use them.  AUTHOR PORTALS  (some cost money. only sign up and pay for what you will use for sharing, newsletter swaps, ARC, etc…) Amazon/Kindle author account - https://authorcentral.amazon.com/ StoryOrigin - https://storyoriginapp.com/ Book Funnel - https://bookfunnel.com/ Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/ Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/ Library thing - https://www.librarything.com/ Bookbub - https://www.bookbub.com/ MAILING LIST PLATFORMS  (some cost money. only sign up and pay for what you will use) MailerLite - https://www.mailerlite.com/ MailChimp - https://mailchimp.com/ SendFox - https://sendfox.com/ AUTHOR TOOLS (some cost money. only sign up and pay for what you will use) Book Formatting tools Calibre - https://calibre-ebook.com/ Sigil ebook - https://sigil-ebook.com/ Papyrus Author - https://www.papyrusauthor.com/ Editing Tools Pro Writing Aid - https://prowritingaid.com/ Photo and Video Editing tools Cap cut  - https://www.capcut.com/ Adobe express - https://www.adobe.com/express/ Canva - https://www.canva.com/ Book Brush - https://bookbrush.com/ Marketing and Advertising classes and tools Bryan Cohen Free Ad Class - https://learn.bestpageforward.net/apr24/?ref_=a20m_us_lbr_cs_byachn Fiction Atlas CL Cannon - https://fiction-atlas.com/ Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com/ Kindlepreneur tools - https://kindlepreneur.com/tools/ PublisherRocket - https://publisherrocket.com/ AUTHOR/PUBLISHER ACCOUNTS  Amazon KDP - https://kdp.amazon.com/ Ingram Spark - https://www.ingramspark.com/ Draft2Digital - https://www.draft2digital.com/ Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/writinglife Apple - https://authors.apple.com/epub-upload Barnes & Noble - https://press.barnesandnoble.com/ Publish Drive - https://publishdrive.com/ Google Play - https://play.google.com/books/publish/u/0/ ACX - https://www.acx.com/ Findaway Voices - https://findawayvoices.com/ Authors Republic - https://www.authorsrepublic.com/ Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5670617437175808

Jason is the Content Manager for Kindlepreneur.com, and a mythology-inspired fantasy author. He loves mythology, history, and geek culture. When he's not writing, his favorite hobbies include hiking, chilling with his wife, spouting nonsense words at his baby daughter, and developing his website: MythBank.com. Jason is also The Nerdy Novelist on YouTube, and has one of the most popular channels talking all about using AI in your author career.

The Kindlepreneur shared an updated strategy for maximizing the seven backend keywords slots on KDP. Streetlib updated their terms and conditions. An author loses his mind over a review. And, so much more this week in the self-publishing news. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com  Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord  News Sources: BookBrush's Full Service Social Media Management Services - https://bookbrush.com/social-media-management/ | For the job opportunity, contact CEO Josh Wiley at josh@brushmediagroup.com. Streetlib's Updated Conditions and Terms - https://streetlib-agreements.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/StreetLib_Hub_20220824_en.pdf Self-Published Science Fiction Competition Issues Statement After Author Has Meltdown About Judge's Review - https://file770.com/self-published-science-fiction-competition-issues-statement-after-author-has-meltdown-about-judges-review/#comments  IngramSpark: Share & Sell Your Book (US only) - https://www.ingramspark.com/e-commerce  7 Kindle Keywords: Use All 50 Characters or Not? [UPDATED] - https://kindlepreneur.com/7-kindle-keywords/ eBookFairs: Book Cover Grader - https://ebookfairs.com/Home/Book-Cover-Grader Pod Pro Author Coaching - https://www.theindyauthor.com/services---pod-pro-author-coaching.html Lulu: How to Get Started Successfully as an Author - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/68/qrqmosmk Writing & Publishing Master Class with Andy Maslen | Reedsy Learning - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-publishing-master-class-with-andy-maslen-reedsy-learning-tickets-808859890707 How to Get Started with Amazon Ads: Reaching More Readers Podcast - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-amazon-ads/ Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast Reviews: https://chartable.com/podcasts/selfpublishing-with-dale-l-roberts/reviews/d5Tm26oB Special thanks to these sources: LaterPress - https://LaterPress.com CraveBooks - https://CraveBooks.com Draft2Digital - https://Draft2Digital.com Findaway Voices - https://FindawayVoices.com David Gaughran - https://DavidGaughran.com  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

An Informationen mangelt es heute wahrlich nicht – das Internet ist voll von ihnen. Aus der Vielzahl der Informationen diejenigen auszuwählen, die dich als Selfpublishing-Autor, als Selfpublishing-Autorin wirklich weiterbringen, ist daher essentiell. Ich habe dir 2018 mit einer Zusammenstellung von nützlichen Blogs und Podcasts für Autorinnen und Autoren einen Teil der Arbeit abgenommen: https://mission-bestseller.com/blogs-und-podcasts-die-du-als-self-publishing-autorin-oder-autor-kennen-musst-188/ Mittlerweile sind 5 Jahre vergangen, manche der Blogs/Podcast sind nicht mehr aktiv, andere empfehle ich nicht mehr mit der gleichen Überzeugung weiter wie damals. Demgegenüber stehen die Blogs und Podcasts für Autoren und Autorinnen, die immer noch hochwertigen Inhalt liefern und viele neue Blumen haben zu blühen begonnen. Grund genug dir eine neue, aktuelle Auswahl an Informationsquellen für Selfpublishing-Autoren und Selfpublisherinnen zu präsentieren, die du kennen musst.

On Unlocking Amazon's Hidden Categories: A Path to Publishing Success  Join us for an eye-opening episode that will supercharge your publishing journey and leave you ahead of the game. In this riveting conversation, hosts Kathleen and Adanna dive deep into the heart of Amazon's latest category conundrum with Amazon expert Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur.  Have you heard of "ghost categories?" These elusive realms are new in Amazon's category system and have confounded authors, making it challenging to become bestsellers or even get noticed on category pages. If you're in the publishing world, this is essential intel you can't afford to miss. Dave shares invaluable insights on how to identify and conquer these ghost categories. He lays out the strategies for using keywords effectively to skyrocket your book's visibility. It's like having a treasure map to the hidden gems of Amazon's marketplace. And, he unveils a game-changing tool called Publisher Rocket. But that's not all. We'll also explore why keeping your finger on the pulse of Amazon's changes is a MUST for success. In a rapidly evolving industry, staying informed is the key to your publishing endeavors.  Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, this episode will empower you with insider tips from folks working in the publishing industry. Learn how traditional publishers lag behind, while indie authors have the ability to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing landscape. It's time to take the reins of your writing destiny! Don't miss out! Subscribe to Talking Book Publishing Podcast now and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to make you a formidable force in the publishing world. Extra: INSANE Amazon Category Change [NEW Rocket Feature] - Watch it on YouTubeWe'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Dave Chesson is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledges as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker and more, his tactics help both fiction and nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. But that's the official bio stuff. The stuff that really matters, at least to me, is that he is the wisest person out there today when it comes to successful indie publishing. Basically, he does the work so that the rest of us can utilize his techniques and systems.You can read the full transcript of our conversation below but the main takeaways are this: if you want to successfully launch a book, start your launch work the day you start writing; to cut down on haters, show readers you're human; and the right keywords and categories on Amazon can make the difference between bestsellerdom and obscurity.Enjoy this episode and by all means, employ the techniques! FOR MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST AND OTHER STUFF, GO TO WWW.ONGOODAUTHORITYPOD.COM.

Dave Chesson is the Founder and CEO of Kindlepreneur, which created PublisherRocket, an amazing tool created to help authors find the best keywords and categories for their book's best chance of success on Amazon. He joins Alexa to discuss what the changes in categories on KDP (Amazon's publishing platform) will impact authors and why they made these changes.

Memoir can be one of the most challenging forms to write, but it can also be the most rewarding. Marion Roach Smith talks about facing your fears, as well as giving practical tips on structuring and writing your memoir. In the intro, Amazon's category changes [KDP Help; Kindlepreneur; Publisher Rocket]; Book description generation with AI; […] The post Writing Your Transcendent Change: Memoir With Marion Roach Smith first appeared on The Creative Penn.

KDP quietly rolled out a new feature for print books that could very well increase catalog sales. The Urban Writers introduces Dibbly, the NEW freelance marketplace for authors. The Kindlepreneur updates all the free author tools. And, will Ream be the subscription platform made just for authors? All that and more in this week's self-publishing news. Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord  Sources: GetCovers Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCoversGiveaway Dibbly - https://dibbly.com/ The 5 Marketing Strategies We Used To Help My Wife Become A Six-Figure Author - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/5-marketing-strategies-to-become-a-six-figure-author/  eBookFairs' Book Launch Library - https://www.ebookfairs.com/Home/BookLaunches eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs  The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com Ream - https://reamstories.com/ Using Poetry to Become a Better Writer - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-poetry-to-become-a-better-writer-reedsy-live-tickets-640435288187 Unlocking the Power of Book Awards - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-the-power-of-book-awards-tickets-549524752327 KDP's Transparency code - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G5HDYGP4BXLX4RUW Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com StoryOrigin - https://dalelinks.com/storyorigin (affiliate link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Matty Dalrymple talks with Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur about AI AS METADATA ASSISTANT AND MUSE, including how effective (or ineffective) AI is in helping authors with keywords, book descriptions, categories, and titles; using AI to create interior images such as maps (and tips for how to do this); using AI image generators to visualize your book description; and the importance of changing how we operate to use AI tools to their fullest. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP185  Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple Dave Chesson is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching authors about book marketing. Recommended by Amazon KDP as the place where you can learn how to “optimize marketing for your books,” Kindlepreneur has grown to be one of the largest book marketing websites. Dave's tactics help both fiction and nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. Dave is also the creator of Publisher Rocket, a software that helps authors see what's really going on in the book market, and thus pick better keywords and categories to help them sell more books. Dave was previously a guest in Episode 085 - Optimizing Your Keywords.

Amazon KDP finally has some competition by way of IngramSpark with their latest updates. Spotify is stepping up BIG time by offering an unheard of royalty for audiobooks that is double the royalty ACX (Audible) offer. Also, find out how ACX made other news, Kindlepreneur rolls out updates to tracking pirated books, and so much more.    Sources: Miblart Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/Giveaway GetCovers eBook Cover Design Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCoversGiveaway  Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) Use coupon code DALE10 to get 10% off at checkout. Promote your ebooks your way - https://authoremail.com/email/campaigns/rw660nd2a5e2c/web-version/lg0604x35fb97  Five Pieces of Book Blurb Advice You Should Avoid - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/five-pieces-of-book-blurb-advice-you-should-avoid/  The Quiet Ebooks Revolution - https://giak.medium.com/the-quiet-ebooks-revolution-3fff2c6940f9 Fleischmann Media - https://www.fleischmannmedia.com/ Amazon Announces Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange to Help Eliminate Counterfeits Across the Retail Industry - https://press.aboutamazon.com/2023/4/amazon-announces-anti-counterfeiting-exchange-to-help-eliminate-counterfeits-across-the-retail-industry ACX - https://www.acx.com/ IngramSpark Celebrates 10 Years - https://help.ingramspark.com/hc/en-us/articles/15276524164749-IngramSpark-Celebrates-10-Years- The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link)  ReaderScout - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readerscout/ankgmhneialghlebgnocmjjemngllcgd The Top 7 Book Aggregators Compared - https://publishdrive.com/top-book-aggregators.html Spotify Helps Authors Earn More with Findaway Voices - https://blog.findawayvoices.com/spotify-helps-authors-earn-more-with-findaway-voices/  The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/ Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

When you get into the world of self-publishing, you discover a lot of helpful tools and resources for writing, publishing, and marketing your books. But there are a handful of tools that become an essential part of your arsenal as a self-published author. One of those tools is Publisher Rocket, an app that helps you get your books in front of more Amazon readers. The creator of Publisher Rocket is Dave Chesson, and I'm excited to feature him as a guest on today's show. Dave is a military veteran, husband, father of three kids, and an avid book marketer. His work in publishing and book marketing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and lots of other places. He's also the founder of Kindlepreneur, an online resource that features guides, courses, articles, and much more to help you create and market your books on Amazon. In addition to Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, Dave is the creator of Atticus, software that helps you format and upload your books. As you can see, Dave is a serial entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to helping self-published authors like you and me! Before Dave became an author and entrepreneur, he served in the U.S. Navy, was a nuclear engineer, and even worked in defense cooperation around the world. Fun fact: Dave is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese! Our conversation focused on a variety of topics, including the importance of Amazon keywords and how to use Publisher Rocket, print books vs. ebooks, book formatting and marketing, how self-publishing has changed, and much more. * * *

When you get into the world of self-publishing, you discover a lot of helpful tools and resources for writing, publishing, and marketing your books. But there are a handful of tools that become an essential part of your arsenal as a self-published author. One of those tools is Publisher Rocket, an app that helps you get your books in front of more Amazon readers. The creator of Publisher Rocket is Dave Chesson, and I'm excited to feature him as a guest on today's show. Dave is a military veteran, husband, father of three kids, and an avid book marketer. His work in publishing and book marketing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and lots of other places. He's also the founder of Kindlepreneur, an online resource that features guides, courses, articles, and much more to help you create and market your books on Amazon. In addition to Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, Dave is the creator of Atticus, software that helps you format and upload your books. As you can see, Dave is a serial entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to helping self-published authors like you and me! Before Dave became an author and entrepreneur, he served in the U.S. Navy, was a nuclear engineer, and even worked in defense cooperation around the world. Fun fact: Dave is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese! Our conversation focused on a variety of topics, including the importance of Amazon keywords and how to use Publisher Rocket, print books vs. ebooks, book formatting and marketing, how self-publishing has changed, and much more. * * *

In Episode 25 of The Write Approach, Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur talks with us about current trends on Amazon, scams that are prevalent on the Amazon platform and in the author community, problems with pirates, and dealing with copyright issues.Dave Chesson's website -- https://kindlepreneur.com/Barbara Hinske's  author website -- https://barbarahinske.com/J. W. Judge's author website -- https://jwjudge.com/

Audible decreases audiobook prices, prolific author shares secret to producing deep backlog, Kindlepreneur shares insights about retitling your book, and so much more in this week's news.  Sources: Fantasy Writers' Week 2023 - https://DaleLinks.com/Fantasy (affiliate link) Getting Started with BookBub Ads - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9216742326307/WN_swZpRyBLRtKdeJ4ne80SaQ RadioWrite - https://www.radiowrite.com/ How to Dictate (Like An Author) - https://shop.bookcareerinayear.com/b/dictation How To Title A Book: 13 Steps To Choosing A Title That Sells - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-title-a-book-with-good-book-titles/ KDP Select paid $522m in 2022 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-kdp-select-paid-522m-in-2023-so-just-how-big-is-the-indie-ebook-market/ Giovanni Antonelli - https://DaleLinks.com/Giovanni (affiliate link) Reach Millions of Verified Readers - https://www.ingramcontent.com/publishers/advertising-platform  THE SELF-PUBLISHING HUB - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/ Some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. We only endorse programs, products or services we use and can stand confidently behind.

Jason Hamilton, Content Manager of Kindlepreneur,  shares his story — raw and unadulterated — about how he faced dreaded WRITER BURNOUT and steps he took to overcome it. He shares his journey and motivation to ensure other authors see the warning signs of writer's burnout, before it's too late. This is a cautionary tale for writers who push themselves too hard instead of finding true work-life balance for the long game as authorpreneurs.Get Jason's Free Checklist 10 Signs you may have Burnout https://www.subscribepage.com/nerdynovelistJason is a featured contributor with 21 other world-famous experts in writing, publishing books and personal transformation in my book The Inner Path of Writing – Make Love not War to the Writer within. All share “GOLDEN NUGGETS” of practical wisdom to help authors (both seasoned or just starting out) to shine their genius when it comes to producing their best work and winning the inner game of writing.✅ Recommended - get my FREE CHECKLIST:5 Book Hooks you must have to Captivate non-fiction Readers: Checklist (Free): https://www.writethebookinsideyou.com/freegift ✅ Connect with Caryl Westmore on social media! https://www.facebook.com/carylwestmoreauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/bookinsideyouhttps://twitter.com/carylwestmoreukShow Sponsors: Books for Writers by Caryl Westmore: Bust Writer's Block Forever www.bustwritersblock.com and The Inner Path of Writing, Make Love not War to the Writer Within . Details here: https://www.ipwbook.com

Rachael Biggs is an author, screenwriter, copywriter and journalist. She studied creative writing at UBC, UCLA, and with masters of the craft Syd Field and Robert McKee. In 2016 she earned a screenwriting diploma from Vancouver Film School with a focus on television.  Her memoir Yearning for Nothings and Nobodies debuted to critical acclaim and was adapted for the screen as Behind the Eight Ball. She is a frequent contributor to print and on-line publications and her short fiction appears regularly in literary magazines including Door is a Jar, Angel City Review and Charge Magazine.  She divides her time between Vancouver and Los Angeles.  And I Was Like November is available for pre-sale now, and pubs January 31, 2023. Kindlepreneur blog Words to Avoid in Writing blog post. https://kindlepreneur.com/words-to-avoid-in-writing/   Want to support the show? Go here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PencilsLipstick Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter.

This week, Holly talks with returning guest, Dave Chesson. Dave is the founder of Kindlepreneur, a resource for indie authors to level up their publishing game. In this episode, the discussion covers: Publisher Rocket - the software for discovering categories and keywords The data available How to utilise keywords in your book's metadata The prime real estate on your book's Amazon sale's page Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com

How does curiosity fuel creativity? How can we balance consumption and creation in an ever-busier digital life? How can you break out of the myth of the ‘starving artist'? Maria Brito talks about How Creativity Rules the World. In the intro, insights into Colleen Hoover's popularity [NY Times]; Amazon bugs [Kindlepreneur]; Ingram invests in Book.io […] The post How Creativity Rules the World With Maria Brito first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Today we get to speak with Dave Chesson. He is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledges as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker, and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. Our Guest Dave Chessen Website: www.kindlepreneur.com Hacks to Take Away Be incredibly intentional with your time. And I wasn't doing it in patches, it was almost a habit. And I think that that was one of the biggest reasons why I was able to succeed was because I did it that way. So be very intentional, schedule it in there, don't break the schedule, and create that habit. It takes some people longer to get lucky. But the people who stay with it. They're the ones that will succeed. It just might take longer. Don't get depressed when you see people succeed. Let's get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacksandhobbies/message

In this week's episode, Julia speaks to Dave Chesson, the owner and creator of Kindlepreneur, all about his new software, Atticus. "If Scrivener, Google Docs, and Vellum got together and had a baby, it's name would be Atticus." One software to rule them all (but this one plays nicely with others, such as ProWritingAid, Dragon Dictate and BookBrush), Atticus currently covers writing and formatting and already has some amazing features up it's sleeve (duplicating AND auto-updating front/back matter across books, hello!) but it also has a bright future ahead of it, including collaborating with editors and beta readers, plotting, and some potential connections with Amazon. Check it out at Atticus.io We also discussed other projects Dave is working on; alerts for new reviews and monitoring price changes (and a discussion about a scam happening in the industry that we need to watch out for that this will help with), as well as the shift in the publishing industry's attitude towards self published authors. Get the full show notes and links at www.unstoppableauthors.com

There are few self-published authors who haven't at least heard of Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, and its creator, Dave Chesson. Obsessed with data, Dave helped democratize access to Amazon's behind-the-scenes sales and marketing information when he created Publisher Rocket, and today it's become one of the most talked-about and hotly-reviewed self-publishing software tools on the market.  But a tool is only useful if you know how to use it, and today Dave joins Craig and Roland to discuss just what independent authors can hope to get out of investing in Publisher Rocket, and all the different features and functions it provides - including many that have only just been added to the latest update (or are coming soon).  So, whether you've already got a copy of Publisher Rocket and want to get more out of it, or you're thinking of buying it, take a listen and learn what you can expect.    Publisher Rocket https://hiddengems--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ Amazon Book Sales Calculator https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book?  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/   All episode details and links:  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast

What is more important? Writing a great book or marketing a great book? Sure, writing a good book is necessary but you must market your book for it to be successful. The key component is getting your book to the RIGHT reader.For entrepreneurs and authors to successfully write and market a book, they must prioritize time and resources.In this episode, Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur.com and Publisher Rocket shares easy & practical tips for successful marketing, how to write your book even if you're not a great writer, and how using one resource can save you thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours. After listening, you'll understand how becoming a bestselling author can change your entire business overnight and the exact steps you need to take to get there.What You'll Learn:How Dave went from military man to industry-leading author How becoming a bestselling author can change your entire business overnightWhy Dave created the all-in-one software for authorsHow to save $1,000s of dollars and 100s of hours by using this one resourceWhy you need to write your book even if you don't consider yourself a great writer About DaveDave Chesson is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching authors about book marketing. Recommended by Amazon KDP as the place where you can learn how to “optimize marketing for your books,” Kindlepreneur has grown to be one of the largest book marketing websites. Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson, Ted Dekker and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. Dave is also the creator of Publisher Rocket, a software that helps authors see what's really going on in the book market, and thus pick better keywords and categories to help them sell more books.Connect with DaveVisit Kindlepreneur.comCheckout AtticusVisit the Publisher Rocket WebsiteConnect with JakeFollow Jake - @jakekelferJoin Jake's Free Live Training: How To Write A Bestselling Book In 1 Hour A Day

When I decided to start writing my first book, I came across Anna David. She specializes in memoir's and since I was writing a memoir... Here's Anna in her own words: "Hi! I'm a New York Times bestselling author of eight books and the founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing. I've done three TEDx talks, been on Good Morning America, Today Show, The Talk and dozens of other programs and written for the New York Times, Time, Playboy, Vanity Fair and the Huffington Post, among many others. I've also been written about in such publications as Entrepreneur, Martha Stewart magazine and Forbes. I'm not telling you this to brag. I'm telling you because ALL of these cool-sounding things are a result of being an author Don't believe me? Read on. My first novel, Party Girl, is in development as a feature film, I'm the on-air book critic for KATU Portland and my podcast, Entrepreneur Publishing Academy, has been named one of the best publishing podcasts by LA Weekly, Feedburner, Podchaser and Kindlepreneur, among others. That's why I do what I do. I want to help the world's greatest experts become bestselling authors—and reap the awards that come with it. Through Legacy Launch Pad, I've overseen numerous books that have become Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers—books which have helped our clients add six figures to their bottom line, sell their book rights to film producers and appear on shows like Today and Good Morning America as well as attract higher-quality clients, land speaking gigs and grow into being the leaders in their field." IN THIS EPISODE: 2:57 - The most important thing all authors overlook 6:02 - Anna's public admission 9:01 - Her "Inner Circle" has produced 7 books 11:00 - Being aware of her defects makes her stronger 17:08 - How Anna became a publisher 24:49 - Dar breaks the 4th wall 28:38 - Kevin Kelly's "1000 True Fans" inspired Anna 33:41 - Make white collar criminals wait...always 39:58 - I have her answer two "great questions" 43:00 - Her newest book "The Write Method" 45:50 - She's developed her book into a speech, and a government program 51:20 - Anna and I have Resting Bitch Face LINKS: Anna David Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Her podcast

Dave Chesson joins us in the SPA to chat about some of the awesome apps that he's designed for authors on the Kindleprenuer website.  Dave is a smart guy, and he knows his stuff when it comes to self publishing, so the apps are all super useful and on-point. This includes the free apps, such as the Book Description Generator and the Hashtag Generator (if you've ever struggled with finding good hashtags on any of the socials, that's the app for you!) and his two powerful paid apps, Publisher Rocket and newbie Atticus.  Join us for Dave's insider tips and tricks on how to get the best use out of the apps, and hear some of his best insights into marketing for indies.

Kindlepreneur mastermind Dave Chesson shares his thoughts on developing Publisher Rocket and his latest writing software, Atticus. Get unique insights into the growth of Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket's latest update that is a game-changer, and what's next for Dave and his team. Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket Kindlepreneur on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Kindlepreneur/ Kindlepreneur - https://Kindlepreneur.com Atticus - https://Atticus.io   

Are you self publishing a book online and not sure what tools you can find for free? Then, check out the five best free tools and resources. Whether you need Amazon Kindle research or ways to track your earnings, these tools are right for you!   - Books2Read - https://books2read.com/ - Book Report - https://getbookreport.com/ - Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/ - Pexels - https://pexels.com/ - Canva - https://dalelinks.com/canva - Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com/ - Reedsy - https://reedsy.com/ - StoryOrigin - https://dalelinks.com/storyorigin - ProWritingAid - https://dalelinks.com/prowritingaid - Book Brush - https://dalelinks.com/bookbrush - PayHip - https://dalelinks.com/payhip - Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/ - DS Amazon Quick View - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ds-amazon-quick-view/jkompbllimaoekaogchhkmkdogpkhojg?hl=en 

Amazon KDP finally acknowledged low content books and it's better than you think...Book Award Pro builds in social sharing for book awards...ALLi offers a new guide for estate planning...Lulu questions your choice of publishing on Amazon alone...Kindlepreneur discusses TikTok for authors...Miblart shares an exhaustive list of self-publishing companies. - Fiction Marketing Academy - https://fictionmarketingacademy.com/  Hello Books - https://www.hellobooks.com/authors  (HELLO-JUNE-OFFER) Book Award Pro - https://app.bookawardpro.com/connect?ssa=13  Alliance of Independent Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi    HUGE Update For Low Content Book Publishers! Is KDP Cracking Down? - https://youtu.be/YcgYrsBn9gA  Low-Content Books - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GGE5T76TWKA85DJM  Is Selling Your Book On Amazon Enough? - https://blog.lulu.com/is-selling-your-book-on-amazon-enough/  TikTok for Authors: The Ultimate Guide - https://kindlepreneur.com/tiktok/  20 Best Self-Publishing Companies in 2022 - https://miblart.com/blog/20-best-self-publishing-companies/ 

Today's guest is Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur, which is dedicated to helping authors build their writing and careers from the ground up, from writing to editing, to cover creation. Dave joined me today to talk about the most important aspects of self-publishing - covers, mailing lists, and the choice of going wide or staying strictly with Amazon. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Episode Links: Kindlepreneur   Ad Links: Vellum InBooze How To See A Man About A Dog PubSite Love in Times of War

Make no mistake; if you're an author, you're an entrepreneur. You're selling the world on your book, aren't you? Of course, it's not as easy as launching a business and then tossing any old book up on Amazon. Entrepreneur Publishing Academy, one of the best publishing podcasts out there, teaches entrepreneurs to publish books on the specific topic and in the specific way that will launch or grow their businesses.   The show, which has been named one of the best publishing podcasts by LA Weekly, Feedspot, Podchaser and Kindlepreneur, among others, is a combination of solo question-and-answer episodes and interviews with best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and publishing insiders. It has had over a million downloads, regularly appears on the top 100 career podcast list and manages to make discussions about publishing funny.   Popular episodes include interviews with Chris Voss, Robert Greene and Lori Gottlieb.