Have you got the best covers for your books? Writing coach Jenny Alexander’s case study of boosting sales with a new cover may inspire you to think again.
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Self-publishing Author Advice about book production and distribution of audio, ebooks and print books
The Economics of Audio Books: An Author Case Study: Ian Sutherland
INDIE AUTHOR FRINGE: Ian Sutherland, who has released his books on audio, shares his expertise about the decisions that were part of the process and the benefits of expanding his product line to reach more readers.
Chatbots: The New Book Marketing Phenomenon Authors Cannot Ignore: Kerry Gardiner
INDIE AUTHOR FRINGE: Chatbots are here, and they’re here to stay. Love them or loathe them, you should not dismiss their potential. Chatbots are an incredibly powerful tool that can help you read a wider audience, combat mailing list fatigue, and engage with your readers in a way that a newsletter can’t. Kerry will show […]
Advanced Self-Publishing Salon w/ Orna Ross & Joanna Penn October 2017
Each month Orna Ross and Joanna Penn join forces to bring you The Advanced Self-Publishing Salon, a live online broadcast where they discuss what’s going on in the publishing industry.
Book Marketing: How I Found Success in a Bookstore – A Case Study by Jonathan Hope
Think it’s not possible to get your self-published book into a bookstore? Think again – and take inspiration from this fab case study of a fellow indie author’s success.
Indie Author Fringe: Help us spread the word
We’re three weeks away from our free online Indie Author Fringe event, which has a focus of running an indie author business. Find out how to help us spread the word.
Production: 6 Tips to Help Indie Authors Format Prints Book with Word
Don’t miss these 6 top tips to make child’s play out of formatting print books, using Microsoft Word – it’s easier than you might think!
Book Marketing: Creative Ways to Find Physical Stockists for Your Self-published Books
Don’t fret if you can’t get your books into bricks-and-mortar bookstores – take inspiration from Jude Lennon, reaching readers via other shops and community venues
A Recommended Reading List of Editing Reference Books and Style Guides for Indie Authors and Editors
Check out this handy list of editing reference books for indie authors – and add your favourite if it’s not there already! Both US and British English included.
Sunday Self-publishing Success Story: Howard Matthews
Gather top advice from topselling indie author Howard Matthews, who shares the story of his career and his top tips for self-publishing success