Four Absolutely Essential Resources For Self-Publishing Authors!
What are the two or three (or more) resources you would recommend as absolutely essential to a self-publishing novelist?
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How Can I Keep My Amazon Reviews for the 2nd Edition of My Book?!
I read that my current reviews would not transfer to the 2nd edition’s page. What are your thoughts on this?
22 Signs That So-Called “Publisher” is an AUTHOR MILL! By Angela Hoy
What is an Author Mill? The term was originally coined by Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware. It described publishers that focus on quantity, not quality. However, she limited the term to describing “publishers” that didn’t charge authors up-front fees, but that still published anything and everything, quickly pushing large volumes of sub-standard books onto the market. Unfortunately, many authors later learned that this type of publishing isn’t really “free” at all.
POD SECRETS REVEALED: Book Contests for a Publisher’s Authors? Pppfffttt!!! By Angela Hoy
Playing on an author’s vanity is one of the most common marketing ploys used in the publishing services industry. From promises of wealth and fame to ridiculous “your book can be a movie!” promotions, there is seemingly nothing these clowns won’t do to dig deeper into their authors’ pockets.
How My Bookstore Signings Led to a Traditional Publishing Contract and Film Consideration! By William Creed
Being self-published, and trying to see your creation become successful, can be a daunting task – especially if you have no one to counsel you. I’ve written several books and have close to a hundred book signings under my belt. The result is a traditional publisher signed me to a multi-book contract, and these books are carried by Barnes and Noble and several other chains now. In addition, my first book is now under consideration by a film company. That’s the good news.
There Are Really Only 2 Ways To Accurately Estimate Your Book Sales By Angela Hoy
Last week, on a publisher’s list, someone wrote in asking about NovelRank.com. He wanted to know if their numbers only came from Amazon, or if they counted third party sellers as well. He said NovelRank was reporting more sales than his printer. That was not at all surprising!
COMMENTS REGARDING: COOKING THE BOOKS? How Your Publisher Can EASILY Rip You Off! By Anonymous
There’s a fix for this problem for online book and ebook sales that’s not that complex and that would also let authors and publishers develop useful marketing data…
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“I’m Afraid To Self-Publish. Can You Tell Me Exactly What Happens?” It’s Easy! Here’s A List Of Steps! :)
I was just wondering, is it pretty easy to get started on your website? Do you give details of how to do it or is it like a “self learning” book I would read?
Slam-Dunk! My Self-Published Book (through BookLocker) Has Already Earned More Than My Traditionally Published Book! By Shannon Cutts
In BookLocker, I found the true-blue-honest self-publishing partner and mentor I had been seeking…