In a guest post by Kate Hutchings, Community Manager at Riffle, she discusses whether reading books is a selfish activity. Does Reading Books Make You Selfish? In an increasingly connected and demanding world, can we justify indulging ourselves by reading books? If you’re a reader, you’ll be familiar with the feeling that you have countless real-world […]
100 Years Later: Where do you stand as an author? Managing book rights, book covers, email, account logins, and websites into your golden years and beyond.
In today’s post, I reply to a topic started on Kboards about how to manage book rights and an authors’ legacy. The original post can be found here: http://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,222887.0.html I’m tackling a major health issue (I’ll be fine, just taking it easy for a few months) and I’ve been thinking quite a bit about one’s legacy. It isn’t an upbeat […]
[Guest Post] Why the New York Times article ‘E-Book Sales Slip’ is wrong and why Oyster “the Netflix for books” closed its doors.
In a guest post by Neil Baptista, CEO of Riffle, he tells us why the New York Times article “E-Book Sales Slip” is wrong. He also discusses why Oyster, “the Netflix for books” closed its doors. Back in September the New York Times reported quite dramatically “The Plot Twist: E-Book Sales Slip, and Print Is Far From Dead,” a sort […]
7 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an E-Publishing Service
Before you publish a book yourself, here are 7 questions to ask before committing to an e-publishing service. A quick search online will provide you with enough evidence that there’s no shortage of services dedicated to helping self-published authors find their legs in this challenging industry. From agents and consultants, to distribution channels and promotion […]
Writing A Novel? What’s in a Word Count? The Lean Novella vs The Mighty Novel
Ok, so you’ve already settled one matter — you’re writing a novel. This thing you’ve got inside your head, this thing you just need to tell, would only burst through the stitches of a short story format. This thing, whatever it is, taking shape slowly but surely in your writer’s mind, could only […]
The Incredible Importance of SEO for Authors On Their Own
SEO for authors isn’t much different than SEO for other products or services. Fledgling writers and veterans of the trade alike face numerous issues when it comes to marketing their own products. You’ve invested your time, created something you want to share with the world, put your expertise to the test, but how are […]
How to Choose the Right Categories for Your Book Compared to Amazon Best Sellers
Choosing the right categories for your book is crucial for landing a spot as an Amazon Best Seller. To start your research, go to the Kindle Store and search for the top ebooks in several categories that you believe your ebook would fit. Check out the top titles and see what is similar, and what […]
15 Things You Need To Know About Self-Publishing
15 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing New undertakings often emerge as convoluted paths until we’ve found our bearings. Consider today’s post on self-publishing as a short cut, perhaps not to the destination itself but at least to the point where we’ve got our legs beneath us. The following is not […]
5 Free or Inexpensive Tools For Authors
Set Up Your Self-Publishing Business
When you’re getting started, it’s difficult to know exactly which tools to put in place and how they will work together. For me, creating the new email account comes first, and then finding a way to manage my inbox (using Boomerang) is essential. Everyone has their own process for what is important, but for […]
10 Tips for Indie Authors
to Promote a Book
10 Tips For Indie Authors to Promote a Book Authorpreneur Launch teaches indie authors how to promote a book. We are is in the business of helping indie authors like you increase your sales rank and sell more books. We know that you’ve got your own ideas and are committed to executing them on your own terms. […]