Author Archives: Lindsay

Why E-publish? 5 Reasons to Ebook It up!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Lindsay

Quite a few new folks have found this blog lately (thanks for visiting!), many of whom are starting to contemplate e-publishing, so I thought I’d do a basic post covering some of benefits of becoming an indie ebook author. I … Continue reading →

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Podcasting and Blogging for Book Promotion with Joanna Penn

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Lindsay

We’ve got an interview with Joanna Penn, an experienced blogger, podcaster, non-fiction writer, and thriller author for you today. Read on to learn about her, her work, and to get some tips on promoting your books online. ~*~ Joanna Penn … Continue reading →

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E-publishing Expenses: Are You Spending More Than You Make?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Lindsay

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post on Common E-publishing Questions, and one of them was “How much does it cost to publish an ebook?” I talked about how you’d probably want to spend some money on editing, … Continue reading →

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Can a “Normal” Author Make a Living E-publishing?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Lindsay

While I was wondering what to blog about today, someone (thanks, Kevin Tross!) sent me an email asking how well I’m doing with my ebooks and if there’s hope for normal authors (not the Amanda Hockings, JA Konraths, Brian S … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Publish Your Ebooks on Smashwords

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Lindsay

Smashwords is an ebook marketplace and distributor you may not have heard of if you’re new to e-publishing, or if you’ve primarily focused on the Kindle so far. Or maybe you’ve heard of it, but you didn’t get the appeal … Continue reading →

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How Do You Get Book Reviews? (and related questions)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Lindsay

It’s no secret that reviews play a big role in helping people decide whether or not they should buy a book. It’s a form of social proof–in the absence of other information, we’ll rely on the opinions and actions of … Continue reading →

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How to Make Money as a Book Blogger Part 5: Affiliate Links

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Lindsay

It’s time for a new post in the “How to Make Money as a Book Blogger” series, and today we’re getting to the good stuff, the actual making of the money! In previous installments, we set up our blog, and … Continue reading →

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New Promotion Opportunity for Children’s Ebook Authors

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Lindsay

Since my first ebook was a collection of short stories for middle grade readers, I like to keep up with the children’s ebook market. While you’re still a lot more likely to find e-readers in the hands of adults than … Continue reading →

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