Years ago, I become an affiliate for various brands that pay me as I juggle the process of getting a book from my brain to the page. Makes sense, right? As an indie author, you're writing and managing a team of editors, graphic designers, and marketing consultants. You need a way to make passive income while all that is happening. Affiliate marketing is one of those ways. Affiliate … [Read more...] about Affiliate Marketing for Authors
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How BookFunnel Can Help Readers and You
Have you heard of BookFunnel? If you're an indie author, I hope so! But if not, understanding how to use BookFunnel can help you and your readers. BookFunnel is the delivery service that many authors use to deliver free reads, aka "lead magnets" to readers. I also have an online shop and use BookFunnel to fulfill my paid eBook orders, too. (Many authors are opening up online shops. … [Read more...] about How BookFunnel Can Help Readers and You
Best Gifts for Writers
This happens every year. The holidays creep up on me until I wake up on Black Friday in a tryptophan-laden haze and realize I've got less than a month to buy Christmas gifts for everyone on my list. Ho-Ho-Ho. 🎄😳 I can't help you with your entire holiday list, but since I'm a writer, I thought I'd compile a list of some of the best gifts for writers out there this year. Journals are nice and … [Read more...] about Best Gifts for Writers
The Best Books on Writing
Here's a small and mighty list of the best books on writing. I believe--and so many writers agree!--that these books will help you succeed in: writing publishing and being motivated to do "1" and "2" again and again Keep in mind, these books mainly emphasize fiction (because I can't help myself ... I love writing fiction!) But all will give you a great picture of the writing life. Okay, … [Read more...] about The Best Books on Writing
How Much Does it Cost to Publish a Book?
One of the first questions for an indie author to ask is: How much does it cost to publish a book? With advances in digital and print-on-demand publishing, it makes sense for many authors to cut out the "middle man" and become independent (aka "indie") publishers of their work, if they so choose and if they're willing to think like an entrepreneur. Notes from Traditional Publishing As a … [Read more...] about How Much Does it Cost to Publish a Book?
5 Ways to Choose a Book Cover
Everybody knows a cover can make or break your book, which is pretty sad considering the amount of love you've put into your story or information. But it's a fact, and we live with it. So. What's a wordsmith to do? I read a recent post that said there were only 2 ways to choose a book cover, but really, there are more than that. Here are 5 ways to choose a book cover: DIY Cover - PowerPoint My … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Choose a Book Cover