Author Archives: Lindsay

Why One New Author Chose a Small Press over Self-Publishing

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Lindsay

As you guys know, I’m an independent author, and I tend to post interviews and guest posts by other indie authors, but there are reasons why self-publishing isn’t for everybody, and there are options out there that needn’t involve spending … Continue reading →

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Ebook Pricing: How Much Is too Much?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Lindsay

Last week, we looked at reasons why new, independent authors often feel they need to price their novel-length ebooks at 99 cents (and why they probably shouldn’t). Perhaps as a backlash against all those 99-cent ebooks, and the fact that … Continue reading →

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Should You Price Ebooks at 99 Cents When You’re a New, Unknown Author?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lindsay

Pricing is one of the most hotly debated topics in the e-publishing world. Traditional publishers and self-publishers alike are trying to figure the magic number for ebooks, and the big kahunas (i.e. Amazon) are applying pressure by making it more … Continue reading →

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3 Selling Tactics Authors Can Borrow from the Internet Marketing Gurus

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lindsay

Between the new wave of self-published authors and the traditional authors who are e-publishing their backlists, we have a whole slew of folks selling ebooks on their own now. More than ever, you have to think like a business person … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy (EE4) Excerpt and Cover Art

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Lindsay

Those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook know that I just sent EE4 off to my editor for proofreading and any final tweaks she may find. She said she’d be able to start working on it in … Continue reading →

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How to Streamline Daily Tasks to Make More Time for Writing by ReGi McClain

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Lindsay

I’m busy putting the last touches on Conspiracy before sending it off to my editor, but we have a guest poster here today to give you something to read. Alaska native and professional organizer ReGi mcClain and has some tips … Continue reading →

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Facebook or Twitter, Which Is Better for Book Promotion?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Lindsay

There are a lot of social media sites out there, but Facebook remains the big kahuna (estimates say it’ll hit 1 billion users by August), and Twitter is no slouch with 140 million users at the last tally. Twitter seems … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing and Paperbacks — Is Print Still Worth It?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Lindsay

The main reason so many independent are doing well right now is the coming of the ebook. Well, the ebook has been around for a while, but with iPads, Kindles, Nooks, etc., we finally have a convenient way to read … Continue reading →

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