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. […]
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Follow My Book Launch: May/June Progress! Tools + Official Kickstarter Completion + Fully Funding the Book
Hey Authors! Last month I told you about the pre-launch progress I was making on my upcoming book TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer. Last time, I shared a bit about what I was doing during the months of April and May as I gathered feedback for my Kickstarter, planned a Kickstarter Party, partnered with a […]
How to Write a Press Release and Get Book Reviews: Common Mistakes, Tips, and Tricks for Authors
Hey authors! I’m taking a break from my book launch posts to tackle a question I get ALL the time: “How can I get more book reviews!?” First, if you’re self-publishing a book and want it to sell, you’re going to need a quality press release that earns you book reviews. Why? Book reviews legitimize […]
11 Foolproof Ways To Market A New Book Release In 2019
Hey indie writers! Today, we’re grateful to have a guest blogger on the site! Charles Watson is a book marketer and the current head writer for Sunshine Behavioral Health. He’s a friend of Authorpreneur with lots of practical tips and wisdom for self-publishing and making your book launch a success!  In today’s post, he’ll be looking at […]
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 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 […]
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 […]