Author Archives: Lindsay

Invite Twitter Users to Buy Your Book with #SampleSunday

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Lindsay

If you’re into Twitter and looking to promote your ebook, you’ll want to check out David Wiseheart’s new idea of #SampleSunday. Authors from all over are using Sundays to post links to samples of their writing. You check out their … Continue reading →

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2 Link Building Techniques Perfect for Writers

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Lindsay

It’s hard to find a writer without a blog in this day and age. We’ve all heard we have to have a platform. We have to blog regularly to draw in an audience of folks who will be enraptured with … Continue reading →

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Can Emulating James Patterson Sell You More Books?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Lindsay

Formulas are nothing new in writing. From romance novels to Hollywood screenplays, you can find examples of popular works that follow specific patterns and styles. Indie author Paul J. Coleman is experimenting with a formula based on James Patterson’s work. … Continue reading →

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99-Cent Kindle Ebooks You Can Check out

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Lindsay

If you’ve got a few dollars, and you’re looking to try some new authors, these are some ebooks I recently downloaded from writers over at the Kindleboards. We did a you-buy-mine-and-I’ll-buy-yours exchange, which I suppose could be a marketing tactic … Continue reading →

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Is There Money in Writing Ebooks for Children & Young Adults?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Lindsay

If you write stories (or plan to) for children or young adult readers, you may wonder if there’s a market. Sure, YA and MG books are doing well in print editions, but do kids actually have ebook readers? Or is … Continue reading →

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Where to Get Cover Art for Your Ebook

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Lindsay

You’ve spent months (years?) penning your masterpiece, and now you’re ready to turn it into an ebook. You’ll want it to appear at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc., and you’ll want it to look good! Just like a print … Continue reading →

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Thriller Author Makes $620 a Day Selling Kindle Ebooks

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Lindsay

Though this blog is new, I’ve already mentioned Joe Konrath once or twice (Ebook Authors Making Good Money), and I’m sure this won’t be the last time. He’s quite the inspiration to us indie ebook authors! Last week, he posted … Continue reading →

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Cover Art for the First Goblin Brothers Ebook

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Lindsay

For those who have expressed curiosity (you know who you are!), here’s the cover art for my first collection of short stories. I’ll be getting this puppy formatted and online this week. If all goes well (and probably even if … Continue reading →

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