Derek Haines

A Cambridge CELTA English teacher and author with a passion for writing and all forms of publishing. My days are spent writing and blogging, as well as testing and taming new technology.

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Should You Buy Book Promotion

Should I Pay For Book Promotion? Is it Worth The Money?

Do you need to pay for book promotion? Every self-published author asks this question, and the answer should be yes, of course. In any business you can think of, the cost of advertising and promoting your product is your first financial decision to help start generating sales. However, selling ebooks is not easy. Money won’t …

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Weak Words in Author Bios

Five Weak Words You Should Avoid Using In Your Author Bios

Your author bio is everywhere. But you should avoid using weak words in author bios. Don’t ruin your author’s image by using overused, trite, and hackneyed vocabulary. Choose powerful words in your author bio to send the right message. It is vitally important in building your author platform and reputation. Don’t make the mistake of …

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Amazon Select Exclusivity

Amazon KDP Select Exclusivity Works But Only For A Short While

Enrolling your ebooks with Amazon KDP Select exclusivity can definitely increase sales. But after having my ebooks in and out of KDP Select exclusivity many times, I can say that the benefits only last so long. The first 90-day period always results in a sales boost. But for each recurring 9o day enrolment period, sales …

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Is kindle Unlimited Worth It

Is Kindle Unlimited Worthwhile For Self-Publishing Authors?

Is Amazon Kindle Unlimited worth it for authors? After twelve months, I probably have to say thank you, but no. Like all new ideas, it takes time to decide whether it works. But after trying it, here is my Kindle Unlimited review from a self-publishing author’s perspective. Does Kindle Unlimited fairly reward authors? The answer …

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