Tag Archives: 99 cent ebooks

99-Cent Ebooks from Best-Selling Indie Authors + Giveway

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Lindsay

For those of you looking for something to read this week, Encrypted and several other popular novels by independent authors (many of whom have been best-sellers) are available for 99 cents through December 3rd as part of the “Love, Murder, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading: New Book + StoryBundle Special

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Lindsay

I’ll wait until Torrent (Rust & Relics, Book 1) is available everywhere to make an official announcement, but I’ve given away the early contest copies (winners posted in the original entry), and I’m starting to upload the book to Amazon, … Continue reading →

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10 Fantasy Romance Novels from Up-and-Coming Authors

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Lindsay

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to grab a new fantasy romance novel (I suggest you also pick up some good chocolate — just don’t get any on your e-reader), and it just so happens that I’m … Continue reading →

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Updates to Amazon’s Book Ranking Algorithms: The Death of 99-Cent Ebooks? An End to KDP Select Perks?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Lindsay

Ever wonder how Amazon’s ranking algorithms work? Why one book gets recommended to readers and another doesn’t? The difference between the popularity lists and the bestseller lists? Well, indie author Edward W. Robertson doesn’t work for Amazon, but he’s a … 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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Why The 99-Cent Price Point May Not Be Working for You

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Lindsay

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the pros and cons of pricing your ebook at 99 cents. If you’re one of those authors who hemmed and hawed and finally gave it try, only to find…it hasn’t made much of … Continue reading →

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Pricing Your Ebook at 99 Cents: Pros and Cons

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Lindsay

As indie authors, we’re able to choose the price for our ebooks, so we can sell them for $10 or $5 or even $0.99. While $2.99 is the lowest you can list your ebook for if you want the desirable … Continue reading →

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Novellas and Short Stories–Ebooks Not Just for Novels

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Lindsay

Back in ye olde days, we could only write stories at lengths publishers were willing to buy. Thanks to the economics of the paper-based book-printing business that meant novels tended to fall into certain word count ranges, and short stories … Continue reading →

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