Posts Tagged ‘self publishing’

Repost from Jeff Bennington “Why Your Book Page is UN-Selling Your Book” @TweetTheBook

Posted: April 26, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, novel, social media, writing
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Jeff Bennington is a good person to follow if you’re considering publishing….  wisdom abounds on his site –

http://thewritingbomb.blogspot.com/

From March, 2013 –

In Jan 2012 I worked with a couple authors who were having a hard time selling their books, and I helped one of them hit Amazon’s Top-100 in the paid store, and the other came very close. Since that time, I have helped other authors evaluate the basic elements of their Amazon book page that are actually “UN-selling” their book.

Believe it or not, many new and not so new authors are scratching their heads, wondering why their book, as well written as it is, is not selling. They look at their monthly KDP reports, and their Amazon ranking and wonder what’s going on. If that is you, the problem could be that you are on the inside looking in, and are not seeing the big picture. The following is an example of such an author.

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What is a Pen Gun? by @Carolyn_Arnold #AODTour

Posted: February 15, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, giveaway, social media, Uncategorized, writer blogs, writing
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Guest Post by my Friend and brilliant writer – Carolyn Arnold

What is a Pen Gun? by @Carolyn_Arnold #AODTour

AOD Blog Tour Logo with Book (1)

Pen guns, a type of zip gun, have been utilized in many movies.  It brings with it the intrigue of spies and espionage.  You might remember the one used in US Marshals on the plane?

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Calling all Writers – Enter the Kindle Book Review “Best Indie Book Awards” 2013

Posted: February 4, 2013 in ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, self publishing, social media, Uncategorized, writer blogs, writing
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…  These are good folks who are working to recognize self-pub’d  writers.

Ready 4 The 2013 Best Indie Book Awards

If you’ve published a new book between May 1, 2012 and May 1, 2013, You Could Win Over $1,000 in Cash and Prizes! The Kindle Book Review’s 2nd Annual Best Indie Book Awards  is underway, and is better than ever!

RePost – Mark Coker Publishing Predictions – New writers taking charge ! #ASMSG

Posted: January 4, 2013 in ebook projected sales, ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, novel, self publishing, smashwords, writing
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This blog post by Mark Coker, of Smashwords fame,  is just too good not to repost.  I love his macro take on what is happening and will happen in the publishing world.  I don’t agree with every statement, but no one can disagree with the fact that Mark is a SUPERB source of info regarding self-publishing.  He’s been on the front lines since 2007, which  makes him THE  elder statesman of the industry !

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Mark Coker’s 2013 Book Publishing Industry Predictions – Indie Ebook Authors Take Charge

http://blog.smashwords.com/2012/12/mark-cokers-2013-book-publishing.html

‘Tis the season to give thanks! – One Year Anniv. for Shades of Gray #ASMSG

Posted: December 3, 2012 in Breaking Bad, drug smuggling, ebook sales, ebooks, novel, Uncategorized, writing
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It has been one unbelievably fun year since my first novel was published.   New writer friends, reader feedback, sales, and an experience that exceeded my wildest dreams (and I can have some doggone wild dreams!)   The social media aspect of this past year has been off the charts cool.  I have made dozens of writer friends and thus tapped into this incredible community of folks who are just like me (though probably less weird).  They are smart, funny, supportive, and just downright nice.  Hats off to all of you.  You set the standard  for what social media is all about.

2012 would not have played out this way without a couple of very special folks who contributed their time and enthusiasm to my project.  So here is a holiday shout out of thanks to some very, very special folks (in random order) –

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Good Story – Self Publishing Takes Center Stage at Miami Book Fair

Posted: November 23, 2012 in ebooks, novel, writing
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From Publishers Weekely –

At the 2012 Miami Book Fair, Self-Publishing Takes Center Stage

By Andrew Albanese |
Nov 20, 2012

There still may be some questions about the potential impact of self-publishing, but if the 2012 Miami Book Fair is any indication, self-publishing has gained acceptance among readers and would-be authors. From a pre-fair feature article in the Miami Herald to an informative panel on self-publishing—a prominent theme for this year’s fairgoers was: how do I get published? And in a visible change from even just a year ago, the question is no longer whether self-publishing is a viable option, but rather how to do it—and do it well.

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My novel “Shades of Gray” is a Finalist at – Reader’s Favorite – for #Fiction #Suspense #ASMG

Posted: September 3, 2012 in Breaking Bad, drug smuggling, ebooks, novel, writing
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Very proud to announce that on September 1st,  ”Shades of Gray” was picked by  Reader’s Favorite as one of the finalist in the category of Fiction – Suspense.  Several authors that I know

have been chosen as finalists.  Readers Favorite is a wonderful place for both readers and writers.  Stop by and meet a good  group of writers who have written books that you will enjoy.

 

Check them out at:     http://readersfavorite.com/2012-award-contest-winners.htm#Fiction-Suspense-a

                     Get your copy of   “Shades of Gray”  by clicking below (or just visit Amazon)

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Re-Post: Debunking Indie Myths – Superb Post from Writer Alisha Paige Wilson (for writers)

Posted: July 27, 2012 in ebooks, eReaders, novel, Uncategorized, writing
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This is a terrific blog posting from writer Alisha Paige.  I find it interesting to read comments from writers who are experienced in being traditionally published AND have published themselves.  Thanks Alisha for your comments and thoughts.   I know they will be valuable to others as well.

Check out Alisha’s books and excellent blog at     alishapaige.blogspot.com/

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Today I’m debunking myths within the indie world. In other words, I’ve heard some crazy rumors flying around some writing blogs and I want to get the truth out for a couple of reasons. 1) I hate how negative rumors can ruin a very good thing. 2) If I were a new writer considering indie publishing my book, I know for a fact that if I read some of the false blogs about inflated costs, I’d probably never take the risk to indie pub my books and that makes me sad. :(

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Common Lies Self-Publ. Authors Believe – Great post by Jeff Bennington (The Writing Bomb)

Posted: May 22, 2012 in Uncategorized
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Jeff Bennington writes insightful posts on his experiences as a writer and as a provider of services to self-published authors.  He’s very active on Twitter and on other social media sites.    Here is his blog site -

http://thewritingbomb.blogspot.com/2012/05/common-lies-self-published-authors.html

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As an indie author I have to confess that I am guilty of believing a lie — not just one, but many. They are the same lies I see self-published authors fall for all the time. I see the lies in tweets, in emails, in DM’s and blog posts. The lies run rampant. The lies are deadly. The lies set writers up for failure and they are like a disease that has the potential to thin out the indie author population within a couple of years.

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