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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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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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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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Ebook Marketing Strategies for 2015 — What Will Work?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Lindsay

Lately, there have been quite a few people blogging about how 2014 was the year of the quitter, when it comes to independent authors, or that it was, at the least, the year that things got tougher. In the last couple of years, … Continue reading →

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Where Can Authors Advertise for the B&N, Apple, and Kobo Stores?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Lindsay

If you’ve decided you’re tired of relying on Amazon for your sole source of e-publishing income (or maybe you’re not doing well at Amazon, and you’re hoping the other stores might take off for you), then you may have looked … Continue reading →

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Apple’s New “Breakout Books” Section Features Many Independent Authors (and me too)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Lindsay

Not that long ago, I posted about some of the changes Kobo has implemented to be more of a mover and shaker in the ebook world (including helping independent authors sell more books); well, Apple has been quietly making some … Continue reading →

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How to Upload Ebooks Directly to Apple/iTunes with Danielle Bourdon

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Lindsay

If you stopped by earlier in the week, you know I’m planning to switch from using Smashwords to distribute to Apple and Kobo and start uploading ebooks directly to those stores. I’ve already uploaded my fourth Emperor’s Edge book to … Continue reading →

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Beyond Smashwords — My Plans to Upload Ebooks Directly to Apple & Kobo

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Lindsay

In late April, I published my fourth Emperor’s Edge book to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. The book appeared in all of these stores within 24 hours. This is what you’d expect in this digital age. But what of … Continue reading →

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