There is a lot of discussion about Smashwords vs. Amazon KDP Select exclusivity, especially among indie authors. A blog post by Mark Coker from Smashwords sparked a debate about the pros and cons of open publishing versus Amazon KDP Select exclusivity. It is well worth reading and especially the comments on his post. Amazon exclusivity…
Smashwords vs Amazon KDP Select Exclusive Self-Publishing Read More »
No, I didn’t read the terms and conditions, but I ticked the box. So I agree, subject to change without notice. When you use a service on the Internet, do you know what you can and cannot do? Do you know what rights you have? Do you know what the site’s rules are? Can a…
I Agree To Everything – Subject To Change Without Notice Read More »
There are alternatives if you want to look at writing for money. For many writers, self-publishing is all about writing fiction. Then publishing books on Amazon, Kindle, Smashwords, or Draft2Digital. Of course, there is also a lot of non-fiction self-publishing, such as self-help books, memoirs, and biographies. There are many opinions about self-publishing, both positive…
Writing For Money Is More Than Only Self-Publishing Fiction Read More »
If you are not a US author, self-publishing has some impediments to jump before you are paid book royalties in full. You certainly need to check the Amazon tax information for non-u.s. publishers. International self-publishing has a number of financial, legal, and logistical obstacles to overcome before you can expect to make money from ebook…
Tax And Book Royalty Hurdles For Non US Self-Publishing Authors Read More »
Here are five tips on how to promote your self-published book. My post title should be credited. I have been asked how to market a self-published book or how to promote a book so often. I won’t, however, because it would end up being a very long list of credits. So I apologize to all…
What’s The Best Way To Promote My Self-Published Book? Read More »
One practical way to improve your CV and future career prospects is to publish a book. When you add a publication to your list of achievements, it can boost your CV and enhance your professional profile. It also adds credibility and commitment to your professional background. Linkedin is a ‘go-to’ platform for employers, HR companies,…
Social media is often ineffective in promoting books on Amazon. Using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to help advertise books and ebooks is extremely time-consuming. From my experience, social media is becoming less effective in increasing book sales. When I started using Twitter and Facebook in 2010, there was definitely some benefit. But…
Promote And Advertise Your Ebooks Without Social Media Read More »
Everyone wants something for nothing, so giving away free ebooks seems logical. But is it worthwhile? Many sites that offer lists of free Kindle ebooks are doing it to attract traffic for pay-per-click advertising on their website. Or they are trying to make Amazon Associate income from paid book sales and luring traffic by listing…
Is Giving Away Free Ebooks A Dead Giveaway For Book Promotion? Read More »
Writters? Yes, the title of this post should read, writers who should have done a free grammar check. But it caught your attention, didn’t it? An English grammar checker is essential as grammar and spelling errors can never be excused in any form of writing. As readers of my blog know, I am an unrelenting…
Writters Who Should Of Done A Free Spelling And Grammar Check Read More »
Tom Waits’ writing, like all good writers, avoids common collocations and tired clichés. Waits has a way with words. And even though he writes songs, he should inspire writers and authors. His words are memorable for one very simple reason. He never uses a common collocation. Instead, he surprises and sometimes shocks with his choice…
Listen To Tom Waits For Your Writing Inspiration Read More »
