Author Archives: Lindsay

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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5 Tips for Getting More Likes and Participation on Your Facebook Author Page

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lindsay

If you’re like most authors these days, you’ve been told that you need to be active on social media sites, especially Facebook with its 1 billion users. At least some of those people must be part of your target audience, … Continue reading →

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How Do You Improve Sales at Amazon UK, Apple Overseas Stores, and Other International eBook Sites?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Lindsay

When I first got started e-publishing (two-year anniversary coming up), I was mostly worried about selling books at Amazon. Everybody said they were the big kahuna (and they are). I did upload my ebooks to Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and, … Continue reading →

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My Experience Advertising My Ebook with BookBub

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lindsay

We’ve talked about advertising here before — in fact one of my earliest posts covered my experiments with buying Goodreads ads — and whether it’s an effective way to promote one’s books. In most cases, it’s not worth it, with … Continue reading →

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From Small Press to Self-Publishing with Laura Hunsaker

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Lindsay

If you’re an author trying to decide between self-publishing and pursuing an offer from a small press, you may want to read today’s interview. We have Laura Hunsaker, someone I first noticed on Twitter because of the shirtless, muscular men … Continue reading →

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