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 […]
[Guest Post] 5 Unconventional Book Launch Ideas from Professional Marketers
Hello Authors, I was recently interviewed for a BookBub article and I want to share with you these excellent Unconventional Book Launch Ideas. I’m definitely taking the podcast outreach tips from Suggestion #3! This article was originally published on the BookBub blog. 5 Unconventional Book Launch Ideas from Professional Marketers Guest Post by RICARDO FAYET (GUEST […]
10 Tips to Self-Publish Your Book and Make a Profit
Amazon is an awesome tool for authors who want to self-publish a book. Print-on-Demand simplifies what used to be a complex business and production process, ensuring that copies of your book are printed only when readers place orders. What does that mean? As a writer, you get to focus on the creative work. You have the […]
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 […]
How To Launch Your Book Like a Pro
Self-published books don’t sell on their own. If you want your book to make a splash, or a bestseller list, you need to get your book into the hands of readers. And, if you’re serious about that, you need a book launch plan. As writers, we spend months, even years, preparing manuscripts. We shell out […]
The 10 Best Sci-Fi Books of 2018 (So Far)
It’s been an amazing year in books, particularly for Sci-Fi readers. From fun, breezy reads to murder mysteries that make you think, 2018 has brought something new and exciting for every kind of Sci-Fi books fan. Check out these new titles and tell us what you think! 1.Elysium Fire by Alastair Reynolds Elysium Fire is […]
Increasing ROI Through Facebook Advertising
Increasing ROI Through Facebook Advertising Facebook advertising is the best paid social marketing tool out there, and for good reason. Over 5 million businesses are already using the platform, which saw over $9 billion in revenue in Q2 2017. Facebook even boasts over 2 billion users active monthly, which is why 62% of marketers believe […]
[Facebook] How to Use Facebook Insights to Find the Fans You’ve Been Looking For
When you set out on your business journey with Facebook, it can be easy to overlook the importance of your Facebook Insights page. We are here to make it clear: this would be a mistake! Facebook Insights contains a gold mine of information for authorpreneurs. Insights will provide you will all kinds of useful data […]
[Facebook] Facebook Reporting: The Importance of Relevance
By this point in our series, hopefully, we’re all feeling a little savvier about what Facebook has to offer as far as marketing and engagement value. Social media has become an integral part of any well-constructed marketing strategy, and Facebook has crafted a fantastic toolset for any business—especially authorpreneurs. With that in mind, know that […]