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As an Author, Is It Worth Being in the Amazon Associates Program?

For those who don’t know, the Amazon Associates (or Affiliate) Program is sort of like working on commission for the big seller. You sign up, put links to any of the product pages on your site or in newsletters to … Continue reading

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

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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Ebook Marketing Thoughts — What’s Changed and What’s Still Working? (guest post from Collin J. Earl)

As we move into 2013, a lot of new authors are coming into the e-publishing world and many of the older ones are realizing that selling ebooks isn’t as easy as it was a couple of years ago. Collin J. … Continue reading

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Can Posting Stories on Wattpad Help You Sell Books?

As authors, we’re always looking for new ways to stand out and attract readers to our work. The online world presents numerous opportunities, some of them effective, some not so much. I’ve been aware of Wattpad for a while, but … Continue reading

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Pricing Your Ebook at 99 Cents: Pros and Cons

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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Publishing a Free Ebook: Pros & Cons

Can giving away a free ebook be a good marketing tactic? I’m about to try it. As I type, I’m uploading my novel, The Emperor’s Edge, to Smashwords. I’m going to sell it there and on Amazon, B&N, etc. for … Continue reading

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Online Advertising Options for Your Ebook

You’ve got your ebook up at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and the other major online bookstores, and maybe you’ve even had a few people review it (thanks Mom and crit group!), but you’re still waiting for the sales to start … Continue reading

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Book Marketing 101: Does Your Blog Have a “Pitch Line”?

A lot of agent- and publisher-hunting authors have a 15-second elevator pitch prepared for their novels. Should they ever corner an agent in the bathroom or have the opportunity to leap out at an editor from behind a potted ficus, … Continue reading

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