Tag Archives: E-publishing

Ebook Pricing: What You Think Your Book Is Worth vs. The Point at Which It Will Make the Most Money

In the indie author world, there are few topics as hotly debated as that of ebook pricing. You don’t have to spend long on a self-publishing forum to hear all sorts of advice: Don’t price too low or it shows … Continue reading

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3 Years of Self-Publishing, 2 Years of Writing Full Time, and Lessons from 2013

It’s the beginning of a new year and I just had my three-year self-publishing anniversary, so it seems like the appropriate time for a summing-up/what-I’ve-learned post. When I started in December of 2010, I published my first novel, The Emperor’s … Continue reading

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Pricing for Launch: Book 1 in a New Series, Go High or Low?

If you’ve been following my blog for a while (or since last Thursday), you know I’m releasing the first book in a new series next week. As an independent author, you get to choose your own price for your ebooks, … Continue reading

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Hear Me Talk About Self-Publishing, Marketing, Blogging, & Social Media

If you’re tired of reading my words and would like something to listen to while you’re walking the dog, commuting to work, or performing that 382nd rep at the gym, I’m the interviewee on the Rocking Self Publishing Podcast today. … Continue reading

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How Do You Keep Your Book Sales Momentum Going Over the Months and Years?

When you first release your book, you’re excited to share it with the world, and you’re ready to devote tons of energy to marketing. Blog tours, forum posts, interviews, guest posts, tweets, Facebook updates, advertising campaigns… if you can do … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Already-Published Ebooks up to Date

I’m doing a little housekeeping today (not actual housekeeping… I’m sure I can put that off for a few more weeks) and thought I’d do a quick post to remind other authors to do the same things once in a … Continue reading

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Two Year Self-Publishing Anniversary–Thoughts on the Past and What’s Going to Work in the Future

I self-published my first ebook (and poorest seller), The Goblin Brothers Adventures, in December of 2010, with The Emperor’s Edge (the start of my most popular series) following soon after. Encrypted (my personal favorite story to date) came along in … Continue reading

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How Much Does Self-Publishing a Book Cost?

It’s become quite trendy to self-publish of late. No doubt, it’s a combination of the new ease and affordability of getting one’s book out and of the success stories (John Locke, Amanda Hocking, Hugh Howey, etc.), showing that people can … Continue reading

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