It’s frustrating when your books aren’t selling, especially after all the time and effort you put into writing and publishing them. However, poor sales don’t always mean your book is bad. In many cases, minor issues with visibility, positioning, marketing, or reader expectations can make it difficult for a book to gain reasonable sales or…
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E-reader device sales are falling rapidly. Devices such as Kindle e-readers, Nook, and Kobo are all suffering from a rapid drop-off in sales. Yet, readers are still buying and reading ebooks. So, what is going on here with ebook readers and, in particular, Kindle sales? The Kindle device is in decline First, in a report…
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Stephen King and his advice on adverbs is well-known, but are writers now ignoring it? This is Stephen King on adverbs. “I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops. To put it another way, they’re like dandelions. If you have one in your lawn, it looks…
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Every self-published author wants to know how to get book reviews on Amazon. Positive book reviews are an essential book marketing element in making a book potentially more appealing to book buyers. But the hard truth is that organic reviews are tough to get. Only a small percentage of Amazon book buyers ever leave book…
Creativity has often been linked to depression or a mood disorder. I wrote a short post some time ago about depression and writing. But I didn’t give much thought to the connection. It was only voicing, in a light-hearted way, an episode from my own experience. But I was surprised by how many people read…
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Erotica ebooks are very popular, but how can you promote erotic fiction? There are well over 300,000 Kindle erotica ebooks or more listed on Amazon alone, and the number is growing every day. But for an author who publishes erotic novels or short stories, the opportunities for book promotion are quite limited. This is often…
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Some years ago now, I clearly recall my doctor telling me that there was a definitive link between writing and depression. The only problem with his link was that he had no idea if writers became depressed through writing. Or if living with depression miraculously manufactured the circumstances for people to start writing. So why…
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Some independent ebook authors might believe that the time it takes to publish on Smashwords is not worth the extra effort. When it comes time to publish an ebook, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is always the first choice for authors and publishers. It is relatively easy, and the Kindle Store is the biggest ebook…
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Everyone is on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and even TikTok. But can your social media channels help you sell more books? I have been active on social media for years and have accumulated a reasonable following. However, I must say that the answer to the question is no, not directly. I don’t know how many…
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In a word, no, Kindle Countdown Deals don’t work. I should first give you some details and background on my research and conclusion, though. Countdown Deals are only available if you are enrolled in Amazon KDP Select. But one drawback is that if you use it, you cannot use free ebook promotions during the same…
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