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

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

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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How to Improve Your Ebook Sales at Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and iTunes

I hear a lot of independent authors say that their ebook sales at Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, iTunes, etc. are practically non-existent when compared to their Amazon sales. A lot of folks seem to have enrolled in KDP Select (which … Continue reading

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Turning Your Novel into a Podiobook with Collin Earl

If you’ve read some of the past interviews here, you know several now-successful ebook authors started out podcasting their stories. Through Podiobooks and iTunes, these authors were able to build a readership (er, make that a “listenership”) before they released … Continue reading

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