Self-Publishing

Are you new to self-publishing?

Find out how you can easily self-publish a book or ebook and attract readers and potential book buyers.

There are many facets to self-publishing and new skills you need to learn along the way.

Our in-depth articles will help you to become a published author.

Is Pay Per Page Read Fair For Authors

Does Kindle Unlimited Pay Per Page Pay Authors Fairly?

Kindle Unlimited Edition Normalized Page Count (KENP) pays between $0.004 and $0.005 per page. But does Kindle Unlimited pay-per-page give a viable return for authors? If you are an author, your answer is probably going to be a resounding no. However, the reality is that Kindle Unlimited (KU) is proving very popular with Kindle ebook…

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Mean Book Reviewers

Mean Book Reviews Are A Fact Of Life For Self-Published Authors

Today’s book market gives power to readers – even the not-so-nice ones who post mean book reviews. Less than ten years ago, readers had little opportunity to review books. You could only find book reviews in newspapers and the back blurb of books. But times have changed. Nowadays, every reader can have their say about…

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writing nonfiction books profitable

Is Writing Nonfiction Books More Profitable Than Fiction?

Writing nonfiction books has many advantages. But does fiction or nonfiction sell better for self-publishing authors? Fiction and particularly romance, seems to dominate self-publishing. Yet nonfiction books have a lot of upsides when it comes to making money from your writing by selling ebooks. If you are an author, it is worth investigating your nonfiction…

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amazon kdp exclusive solution

Is There Any Workaround Trick For Amazon KDP Select Exclusivity?

Is there a workaround for KDP Select exclusivity? One of the common dilemmas for self-published indie authors is whether to grant exclusive rights to Amazon so that they can enroll their ebooks in KDP Select (KDPS). Enrolling in KDP Select Exclusivity is demanding, but there may be a little crack in the wall. The benefits of…

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Romance Novels Dominate The Book Market

Self-Published Romance Novels Dominate The Book Market

A Smashwords ebook survey showed how self-published romance ebooks dominated the ebook market. In short, the romance genre accounted for a staggering 87% of the top 100 bestsellers on Smashwords and their aggregators. Should I repeat that number? Eighty-seven percent! The number must make all romance authors smile. While it is impossible to compare this…

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Open Publish or Exclusive Publish

Is Open Publishing Better Better Than Amazon Exclusivity?

Open publishing would be the obvious choice for self-publishers if it were that easy. Unfortunately, it is not such a simple choice as both have benefits and drawbacks. Open publishing via Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), Smashwords, or Draft2Digital, or through other self-publishing platforms, opens retail avenues to various ebook markets in many countries. You would…

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