10 Self-Help Books That Will Actually Help You The notion of self-improvement can often seem like a solitary endeavor. After all, it begins with the word “self.” But while we’re all unique beings with our own sets of circumstances, struggles, and gifts, at the end of the day, there are many universal components of being […]
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15 Best Books for Freelancers
Hi Writers, as an independent author-marketing consultant people often ask me how they can begin finding author-clients of their own to work with. In today’s post, I’m going to compile a list of the best books for a new freelancer. Whether you yourself want to make a little extra money helping other authors or if […]
Get your book noticed! Choose the right Amazon Keywords
Hey Writer! If you’re an aspiring self-published author, you know the importance of Amazon for selling books. The publishing giant currently lists 32.8 million titles. It’s the number one platform for buying and selling books. And, a quick look at publishing statistics suggests that it’s all downhill toward Amazon in the future as well. […]
What Amazon Top Reviewers Want in a Book Review Request
Everyone knows the power of a positive book review from an Amazon Top Reviewers. But what does it take to get a look from these exclusive readers? What do they want in a review request? In this post, I’ll provide self-published authors with critical insight about Amazon Top Reviewers. My hope is that this info […]
How to Increase Book Sales with Metadata
At Authorpreneur, we love to help writers self-publish and sell books! And while there are a number of ways to increase book sales, one of the best-kept secrets for self-published authors is utilizing book metadata. If you’re serious about self-publishing, you owe it to yourself to build a strong book marketing and sales strategy. In this post, […]
Pros and Cons of Kindle Unlimited for Self-Published Authors
Is Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited the right platform for you? Today, I’m looking at the pros and cons of Kindle Unlimited for self-published authors. Let’s dive in! If you’re an author who’s self-publishing, you know that Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited has become extremely popular with soaring numbers of readers signing up as subscribers. And, increasingly, with so many books […]
The 9 Best Debut Books Of 2018 By Female Authors (Female and Gender Non-Binary Authors)
There’s a long-standing trend in literature that favors male over female authors. Publishers give disproportionally more space to male writers. Media outlets seek male reviewers. In turn, we see more books on the shelves with male protagonists. In the US, only 30% of books translated into English are written by women. That said, it’s not […]
Optimize your Amazon Sales Page
How to Optimize your Amazon Sales Page Once you have navigated through the process of creating your content and publishing it, then comes the never easy task of making sure your work catches the eyes of paying readers. Your content may be amazing but, without the necessary optimization and marketing, your sales page may fall […]
How to Get More Book Reviews – Part 2: Motivate Your Fan Base
How to Get More Book Reviews Part 2: Motivate Your Fan Base If you want to generate some healthy buzz around your book, it’s going to be crucial to start poking your readers for feedback. And of course, the best way to go about this would be via digital means. By sparking online […]