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
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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
Writer as Traveler: Where Do You Want to Go?
A couple of years ago, we took a magical trip to Italy. We drank macchiatos in Rome, stood awestruck beneath the statue of David, ate fresh "pesce" from the sea in Vernazza, and met long-lost family in the Trento region. If I wasn't inspired to write by the sights, sounds, and aromas of Italy, then I have no business even trying. Know what I mean? Writer as Traveler One afternoon, our … [Read more...] about Writer as Traveler: Where Do You Want to Go?
How to Publish a Book on Amazon: A Quick Start Guide
In this quick-start guide, I teach you how to publish a book on Amazon. (Note: as of Feb 2024, I am updating this guide. If you sign up, you will receive the revised version in your inbox soon!) This post assumes you have written, edited, and proofed your book. In other words, you are ready to GO. If you’re not there yet, no worries! Go ahead and read through the guide, because you’ll be needing … [Read more...] about How to Publish a Book on Amazon: A Quick Start Guide
Indie Author Advice, Inspiration, Success: Welcome!
Hey, friends ~ I took a brief hiatus from the blog that turned out to be, well, not so brief after all. What started with a plan to sell the house and move from one coastal community to another ended up being FOUR moves in less than a year. I know - crazy! Now that we're settled - even if not completely unboxed - I'm back to writing about one of my favorite things in the world (hint, hint): indie … [Read more...] about Indie Author Advice, Inspiration, Success: Welcome!