Like the mainstream bookstores, some indie bookstores may only work with you if your books are returnable. With this arrangement, I would recommend selling them the minimum amount of books. This amount can be as small as a dozen of books. I personally do not like buying back books because...
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How to Market a Bookis for authors who want to sell more books, but it's also for those writers who want to think like an entrepreneur and build a long-term income. It's for traditionally published authors who want to take control of their future, and for self-published authors who wa...
For indie authors, audiobooks are a smart sector to branch into, but you need to know the lay of the land. Here’s everything Reedsy can help with as you learn about audiobooks and the skills you’ll need to publish your own. 1. Understanding Why Audiobooks Are So Valuable In 1932,...
Obviously, the most popular kinds of rewards indie authors can offer their readers are those related to their books. There are all kinds of bonus content offerings you can provide to complement your actual books, such as: Short stories.Whether it’s a prequel or simply a short piece set in...
Setting your goals and priorities.What is your purpose of having an online presence? Do you aim to connect with your readers, sell more books, or both? Once you have identified these important considerations, it is time to determine which particular digital channels can help you reach your goa...
Select an ebook category where you can sell more books in a day than the current #1 bestselling book. Now, that might sound daunting, but it really isn’t. That’s because there are over 14,000+ book and ebook categories to choose from. ...
Now, the audiobook industry almost exclusively publishes unabridged audiobooks. That said, if you’re an indie author, chances are you’re looking for the most cost-effective way to create an audiobook. And the longer your book, the more hours your producer is going to have to put in, ...
I bet you didn't know you can promote an indie author's book on BookBub and it is so, so easy. BookBub is HUGE! BookBub is an online book discovery service that was created with the intent to help readers find new books and authors. They feature free and discounted ebooks and recom...
The key to formatting the book is reading (not skimming) the instructions on the site. You’ve spent a lot of time and energy creating this thing. Don’t short sell it now because you can’t be bothered to read the instruction manual. Watch and read all the tutorials the site has to...