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The Amazon Conundrum (AKA Why Some of My Books Are in Kindle Unlimited and Most Are Not)

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Lindsay

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while, because I get these questions a lot: Why isn’t X book available in Kindle Unlimited? Why isn’t X book available on Kobo/Barnes & Noble/Apple/etc.? I wanted a place to send … Continue reading →

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Pen Name Launch: First Month Earnings $3043 (what worked and didn’t for marketing)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Lindsay

If you’ve been following the blog and Twitter, you may have heard me mention my pen name project. I haven’t shared the details with many people — mostly just my editor and beta readers — because I wanted to see if I … Continue reading →

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Is Using a Free Ebook Still a Viable Strategy for Increasing Overall Sales on Amazon?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Lindsay

Before Christmas of 2011, I made the first book in my Emperor’s Edge series free at Amazon (by setting it to free at Smashwords, Kobo, and other stores that allow the practice, which in turn can cause Amazon to “price … Continue reading →

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Book Promotion — What’s Working at Amazon in 2013?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Lindsay

Amazon isn’t the only place to sell your ebooks, and I’ve had some luck with Apple and Kobo of late, but it remains the big dog in the house, and most of the questions I get in regard to book … Continue reading →

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Refunds for Amazon Ebook Sales, Should You Be Worried?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Lindsay

When I first started selling ebooks on Amazon, I don’t remember noticing a “refunds” column. Then, as I started selling more books, a number appeared there. What? Someone returned one of my ebooks? How could they? Actually, I just shrugged … Continue reading →

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How to Get Your Ebook Listed for Free at Amazon (maybe)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Lindsay

It’s no secret that Amazon is currently the biggest marketplace for ebooks. If you can sell well there, you’ve got it made. As we’ve talked about before, one strategy authors employ is to give away a free or a 99-cent … 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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E-book Authors Making Good Money with Amazon Kindle Sales

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lindsay

So, you like the idea of publishing your novel as an e-book, especially with so many folks toting Kindles, Nooks, Ipads, etc. around these days, but you’re wondering if it’s worth your time. Can you actually make money selling ebooks? … Continue reading →

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