I’ve been on Reddit and TheFastlaneForum lately and it seems like so few people actively think about marketing their new masterpieces. Of those that do think about it, many find it the most difficult part of self-publishing. Without further ado, here’s eBook marketing for both first-time authors and self-publishers. The 4 Ps of Marketing Your eBook … Read more
You have a great program you’re trying to sell, but every time you send an e-mail out you get a horrible response. Either you’re too pushy or don’t exactly know what you’re doing. So you want to learn a bit of casual copywriting? This Book Will Teach You How to Write Better by Neville Medhora is … Read more
I found myself with four weeks between semesters, so needed to occupy my time getting my learn on. So, despite my animosity towards self-help books, I indulged in a few to give my completely biased opinion about them, for your sake. The best thing about buying used books from Amazon is I can sell them back … Read more
First off, what exactly is Grammarly? Grammarly is software that corrects your writing by correcting over 250 different grammatical mistakes, fixing your spelling errors and helps out your vocabulary. In other words, it makes you look like less of an idiot when you’re writing things. The best part is there is a free version that helps … Read more
So today officially starts the $1,000 eBook Challenge. What is the $1,000 eBook Challenge? With a $1,000 budget, I’m going to see how much money can I make publishing eBooks in 6 months. I will be keeping track of my journey for you to learn what to do (or not do). I finally received the first … Read more
So you’re thinking of giving away a copy of your book. Unless you’re brand new or seasoned, I would advise against it. Or do what you want. So should you give your eBook away? There are just a few things to think about before you drop the price of your next bestseller. But…you’re giving away … Read more
When I tell people what I do to make money, they usually don’t believe me or understand what I mean. “So what is it that you do online?” they ask me. “I sell books.” I like to keep it as short and sweet as possible. If they want to know more I have no problem … Read more
What turned into an eBook experiment on day zero has turned into an eBook challenge on day one. Maybe it was a Freudian slip, means I did the video before this post, or somewhere in this grape of mine I rationalized that it needs to be a challenge. Either way, the premise is the same: Make … Read more
I have this plan in my head I want to get it, and I want you to join me in on the journey. Experiment: With a $1,000 budget, how much money can I make publishing eBooks in 6 months? It’s not a massive endeavor, but it will be measurable. After a bit of time, I … Read more
Is KDP Select worth it? Heck no. For those of you that don’t know, KDP Select is the program Amazon runs to get authors in on the Kindle Unlimited Program on the Kindle reading device and applications. Please don’t confuse this with KDP as it is. Anyone can publish to Amazon using Kindle Direct Publishing without … Read more