Self Publishing Marketing

During a tough economy, when traditional publishers are tightening their belts and accepting fewer authors, printing less books and spending less on promoting books they've already printed, a writer's dream of becoming a published author doesn't have to end--or even be put on hold. Unpublished and published authors alike learn valuable tips to successfully and profitably self-publish and market books from the updated second edition of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing: How to Produce and Market Your Book On a Budget written by 24-year veteran publisher Linda F. Radke, owner of Story ...

Set your income to “autopilot mode” with these easy online business ideas. Do you hate living for the weekend? Wish you could just wake up one day and not have to go to a job you hate? Want to know the secret to building businesses that run by themselves 24/7? If you’re looking for a way to make money online so you can finally achieve financial independence, you're not alone.

What You’ll Learn in This Practical Guide: ✔ Setting Up & Optimizing Your TikTok Shop – A step-by-step approach to listing books and managing sales through TikTok. ✔ Creating Engaging Content – Learn strategies to develop compelling videos and participate in BookTok trends. ✔ Organic Marketing Strategies – Explore ways to increase reach using influencer collaborations and trending content. ✔ Building Visibility & Reader Engagement – Discover methods to improve exposure and connect with potential readers. ✔ Understanding Performance & Growth – Learn how to analyze ...

Now, learn the master key for writing great short stories, and the strategies for using them to advance your writing career As most writers will tell you, the hardest fiction form to master is the short story. To be successful, a short story needs to have "emotional wallop," and in under 7,000 words. Not easy to do. In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell explains the essential ingredient for a successful short story, no matter the genre. He shows how any writer—whether planner or "pantser"—can use this key to unlock infinite story possibilities. And turn readers ...

The phenomenal international best seller Fish! told the story of a fictional company that transformed itself by applying lessons learned from Seattle's Pike Place Fish market. Now, with Fish! Tales, listeners can learn how people in real-life businesses boosted morale and improved results by implementing these same principles. Here are specific and tested techniques that can be put to use right away in any kind of business or organization, even at home.

Writing one book is hard. Writing a series? That’s where most authors get stuck. Whether you’re on book one or book five, building a fiction series that keeps readers coming back — and keeps you from burning out — takes more than momentum. It takes strategy. In How to Write a Fiction Series That Sells, author coach and blurb expert Janice Lam gives you a practical, no-fluff guide to planning, pacing, and sustaining a series that works. You’ll learn how to: Map a series arc readers will follow to the end Avoid mid-series burnout and plot fatigue Create cliffhangers that convert —...

A Comprehensive Guide To Successfully Marketing Your Fiction Unlock the secrets to successful promotion with this essential guidebook! This in-depth marketing guide is perfect for writers publishing their first novel or indie authors trying to gain a wider readership. Tailored for authors navigating the dynamic world of book marketing, this updated resource blends proven strategies with fresh insights. From social media savvy to mastering email campaigns, organizing captivating events to effective paid advertising, this guide covers it all. Whether you're a budding author or looking to ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to make money online. Step by step instructions on how to create your online business. This book is the ultimate internet marketing business resources guide. It also includes my Books: Publishing Fast Start Guide, Social Media Marketing Guide & The Dynamic Marketing Course!

Updated and Revised Third Edition A Reliable Road Map for Your Self-Publishing Journey Make your publishing dreams a reality with this detailed blueprint for launching e-books and English and Japanese-language paperbacks on Amazon. This candid, humorous account includes: specific, concrete advice for Japan-based self-publishers and a glossary of Japanese and English publishing terms.

In Amazon Keywords for Books, Dale shows you how to use keywords to sell more books. It’s not difficult to increase the discoverability of your book. But you’ll need a deeper understanding of keywords if you want to sell more books.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to make money online. This book is the ultimate internet marketing business resources guide. It also includes my Book Publishing Fast Start Guide! Chapter #1 – Business Tools Chapter #2 – Website Building Tools Chapter #3 – Email Marketing Tools Chapter #4 – Marketing Tools Chapter #5 – Content Creation Chapter #6 - Graphics Chapter #7 – More Marketing Tools Chapter #8 – Video Marketing Tools Chapter #9 – MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS Chapter #10 – BOOK PUBLISHING FAST START GUIDE Learn how to write a book! If you’re a blogger,...

People often scoff at creative careers. It's too risky. It's not a real job. There's no money in it. You'll starve on the streets, they say. Those people are stuck in a traditional mind-set. They'd rather stay in the 9-5 jobs they hate instead of taking the leap and doing what they love for a living. The thing is, the information out there is skewed. And, sometimes, flat out wrong. Those statistics don't take into account the thousands and thousands of mid-list authors who make a comfortable living from their writing, sometimes far more.

When you're new to the industry, you don't know what you don't know. You're excited to do the dang thing, and guess what? Excitement can be one of your most powerful assets! When we get too wrapped up in facts and information, we can easily overthink things and lose confidence. I will give you two business basics and a bonus tip that will get you into daily activity and create a foundation for your new business.

Today, more writers are turning to self-publishing. Due to its multiple benefits, people now prefer to self-publish. Many times, self-publishers do not wish to give up control of their book at all. Publishers are interested in a say in the final draft of the book, from a book’s cover to an editorial standpoint. When thought of as a business approach, publishers also wish to put forth control over the pricing, sales plan, marketing and distribution of the book to maximize their profit. The majority of writers select to control their work themselves, on both the business and artistic side ...

From Book to Blockbuster A Proven Guide to Adapting Novels Into Films By Ted Lazaris Discover how to take your novel from the page to the screen with this step-by-step guide for storytellers, authors, and creatives. In From Book to Blockbuster, author and filmmaker Ted Lazaris shares a detailed roadmap for adapting novels into film-ready projects. Drawing from his real experience developing books into movies, Lazaris guides you through the creative, technical, and business sides of turning a story into visual media. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Identify high-concept elements in your story...

“I wish I had a book like this when I started.” - Robert Ryan, best-selling author of Self-publishing Guide Books Why do mediocre books have millions of fans while excellent books barely sell? Why do some authors launch ten books every year while others waste a decade on the first draft? After years in the self-publishing trenches and with over a dozen books under my belt, I've got the answers. Although I'm a multi-award-winning, internationally-selling author, I’ve made most of the mistakes described in this book - and paid dearly for them. Now I will share my hard-learned lessons. I...

You've poured your heart into writing a book. Now learn how to get it into the hands of readers. You've written a great book. You know it has the potential to change lives. But how do you actually get people to read it? Traditional publishing seems impossible, and the advice for self-published authors feels overwhelming and ineffective. Bestselling author David Kadavy reveals the exact strategies he's used to sell over 100,000 copies of his self-published nonfiction books. Discover the four M's of a book idea that sells. Craft an irresistible sales blurb that converts browsers into buyers. ...

Fish! Sticks employs the same kind of easy-to-use story that was used in Fish! to illustrate its three main commitments for continued success: Find IT, Live IT, Coach IT, where the "IT" is each employee's own personal vision, found within the overall vision for the business. Chock full of easy-to-grasp examples, this book provides advice that is concrete and can produce immediate improvements in employee morale, customer satisfaction, and productivity, both for the short and long-term.

Updated for 2025 Launching a book, podcast, or product?This brief guide lays out the strategy and tactics I've used on 3 NYT bestsellers, and an Amazon #1 on every launch. There’s nothing secret or mysterious about a successful book launch (or a podcast or product launch). It’s simply calendar-focused attention to your goals. "Launching your book, podcast or product doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming. Mike breaks down the process and makes it easy to succeed." - Jared Easley, Author and Founder of PodcastMovement I developed this strategy with books, but have also had ...

Are you an author struggling to get your books noticed in a crowded marketplace? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the complexities of marketing and building a loyal readership? Writing a great book isn't enough in today's competitive publishing landscape. Without a solid author platform, your masterpiece risks languishing in obscurity, buried under millions of other titles. The constant pressure to promote yourself on social media, grow an email list, and engage with readers can feel like a full-time job - stealing precious time from your writing and leaving you frustrated and ...