You never buy an ebook; you only rent it from the landlord. When you buy an ebook, you have not purchased it. You have only paid for the right to rent it and read it on your device. Because of DRM (Digital Rights Management), retailers such as Amazon, Apple, and B&N (Barnes & Noble) allow …
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For authors, writing for money usually means writing and publishing books. However, book sales can vary significantly from month to month, and there is more and more competition. In any business, relying on one income stream can be unreliable. It’s always better to diversify to cover the ups and downs. Royalties from book sales It’s …
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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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Depending on where you live, there are many calculations to make as you approach retirement at age 62 or age 65. Our life expectancy has increased a lot in the last few decades. So you need to make long-term financial plans. You will need to calculate your anticipated pension and costs. It might be 401 k …
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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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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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