Author Archives: Lindsay

Kobo Becoming a Player for Self-Published Ebook Authors

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Lindsay

A lot of authors, self-published and otherwise, focus on Amazon when it comes to book sales and promotions. How do I sell more ebooks at Amazon? How do I increase my sales ranking? How do I get my book to … Continue reading →

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Want More Time to Write? Go Indie

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Lindsay

I’m busily editing away this week, so have invited another indie author to guest post for you guys. Actually it’s a pair of indie authors writing together as M.H. Mead. They’ve just released their science-fiction novel Taking the Highway and … Continue reading →

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Book Updates: Emperor’s Edge Novella, Decrypted, and Beyond

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Lindsay

I’ve had a few email questions of late about when things are coming out (and thank you for caring enough to ask!), so I thought I’d do a public update for curious readers. “When is EE6 coming out?” is the … Continue reading →

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Ebook Marketing Thoughts — What’s Changed and What’s Still Working? (guest post from Collin J. Earl)

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Lindsay

As we move into 2013, a lot of new authors are coming into the e-publishing world and many of the older ones are realizing that selling ebooks isn’t as easy as it was a couple of years ago. Collin J. … Continue reading →

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Emperor’s Edge Ebook Series Free to Libraries

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Lindsay

This is just a quick post to announce that the ebooks in the Emperor’s Edge series are now free to libraries via Smashwords. If you’d like to help spread the word about the stories (this is much appreciated!), you can … Continue reading →

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$0.99? $2.99? $9.99? My Answers to Ebook Pricing Questions

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Lindsay

I went skimming through the traffic logs this morning to see what search terms people were using to find my blog and picked out a few questions related to ebook pricing. I figure if one person is asking something then … Continue reading →

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How Can You Sell More Books at Christmas?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Lindsay

Christmas and other gift-giving holidays are around the corner. If you’ve embraced your inner marketer, you may be mulling over extra ways to promote your books and ebooks this season. You’re not alone — judging by the various blog tours, … Continue reading →

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How Much Does Self-Publishing a Book Cost?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Lindsay

It’s become quite trendy to self-publish of late. No doubt, it’s a combination of the new ease and affordability of getting one’s book out and of the success stories (John Locke, Amanda Hocking, Hugh Howey, etc.), showing that people can … Continue reading →

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