Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Audiobook Options for Indie Authors (and when it’s worth paying for production yourself)

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Lindsay

I’m gradually getting my library of books out in audiobook form. Some of these books are being published through Podium Publishing, some I’m doing through ACX, and some of the older ones were done through an independent production company, Darkfire … Continue reading →

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Putting Short Stories into Multi-Author Anthologies for More Exposure (and more money)

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Lindsay

Anthologies have been around for a long time, and it’s no surprise that indie authors are editing and publishing them, along with all other types of fiction. We’ve talked before about how it’s tough to do well with short stories, … Continue reading →

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Are There Really “Secrets” to Self-Publishing Success?

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Lindsay

If you visit the Writers’ Cafe on Kboards in any given week, you can find authors plotting ways to engineer a bestseller or asking if there’s a way to work the system in order to “stick” on Amazon. Everybody wants success — … Continue reading →

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How to Increase Sales at Apple iBooks

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Lindsay

Before I jump into this post, I have to disclose that Apple is my #4 earner and that while I always sell books there, I’m not a rock star by any means. (For me, sales at Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes & … Continue reading →

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Pre-Orders, Sticking on Amazon, and Hitting Best Seller Lists

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Lindsay

For a while now, you’ve been able to upload your ebook early on Amazon, Kobo, Apple, and some of the other sites, listing it for pre-order 90 days (Amazon) to a year (iBooks) ahead of time, as many of the … Continue reading →

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How to Get a Custom Book Cover for $5 Using Fiverr by JP Medved

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Lindsay

I’ve got a few thousand things on the plate for February (as usual), so I was glad to accept a guest post from a fellow steampunk author for this week. J.P. Medved is going to talk to you about how he got … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons to Bundle the Early Books in Your Series

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Lindsay

For some indie authors, bundling is a no-brainer. If you have three or more books in a series and plan to write more, then it’s a given that you’ll box up the first three (at least). You’ll work out the numbers, give the reader … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Make Money as an Author (in Addition to Selling Books)

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Lindsay

The “KU Apocalypse,” as some writers have called it, has cut into the bottom line for many independent authors, especially those who have refused to participate in Amazon’s KDP Select program, because they’re not willing to go exclusive with the … Continue reading →

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