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How to Evaluate the Best Hybrid Publishers—Criteria, Red Flags, Options
The 4 most important criteria for evaluating a hybrid publisher | 7 hybrid publishers with traditional publisher capabilities | 4 red flags to watch for...
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IngramSpark Share & Sell Direct to Readers—How It Works, Who It’s For
Here's how IngramSpark Share & Sell purchase links work; with costs, features, alternatives, FAQs. And why it probably isn't a fit for multi-book authors.
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The 2024 Guide to Amazon Fees and Royalties for Kindle eBooks and KDP Print
How to calculate eBook delivery costs • How to calculate paperback manufacturing costs • How to calculate royalties and minimum selling prices • Examples and...
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Book Marketing Case Study—Destination Wedding by Jacqueline J Holness
Learn how Jacqueline has used—and continues to use—her networking skills, how she got her book accepted into local bookstores, how she secured a traditional publishing...
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Book Launch Marketing Case Study—Virtual Selling, RAIN Group
Tactics when you have little time for pre-release marketing • Every industry has awards programs—find them • Advice about Amazon Advertising
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Book Launch Marketing Case Study—The Other Magic by Derrick Smythe
Debut author with limited budget and no following • Results: 2500 copies sold, 80 reviews, 700 subscribers, audiobook in six months
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Designing an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award-Winning Book
Three unique book-design challenges and how we solved them • Five things common to all our book design engagements • Includes illustrations
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How to Set Up a Home Recording Space to Record Audiobooks and Podcasts
How to choose a room in which to record • Rooms to avoid • Simple and free ways to improve sound • How to create...
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2021 Decision Guide for Evaluating eBook Distribution Options
Comprehensive guide to eBook distribution • Direct distribution or use a distributor? • Comparison chart of 11 distributors • The 5 key considerations • Which...
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How to use IngramSpark for Pre-Orders with Amazon KDP Print
How to get the same book release date when using Amazon KDP print and IngramSpark • Four reasons why pre-order is important • Caution about...
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Should You Use Amazon KDP Select or Distribute Your Book Wide?
What is KDP Select?Is KDP Select worth it?What are the pros & cons?How does KDP Select work?Strategies and considerations
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Amazon Book Review Policy Demystified for Authors
Free books: okay to giveawayPaid reviews: okay to pay$50 Amazon spend eligibility requirementHow to disclose a relationship
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How and Where to Get Paid Editorial Book Reviews
Should you pay for an editorial book review? • What should you consider when choosing a review business? • Includes 16 book review businesses with...
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How to Use Amazon KDP Print for Advance Reading Copies-ARCs
ARC timeline considerations and summary • Preparing files before submitting to KDP • Using KDP (formerly CreateSpace) to print advance reader copies
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A Beginner’s Guide to eBook Price Drop Promotions Using Promo Stacking
Why run a price promotion • Free versus 99 cent sales • Price drops with or without KDP Select • Planning and advertising a successful...
Learn MoreBook Launch Marketing Case Study—The Other Magic by Derrick Smythe
Debut author with limited budget and no following • Results: 2500 copies sold, 80 reviews, 700 subscribers, audiobook in six months
Learn MoreShould You Use Amazon KDP Select or Distribute Your Book Wide?
What is KDP Select?Is KDP Select worth it?What are the pros & cons?How does KDP Select work?Strategies and considerations
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2023 Guide to Amazon Author Central and How to Use Key Features
Author page profile; your books; book recommendations; sales rank; BookScan; reviews; pen names; advertising; insider tips!
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How to Use Amazon KDP A+ Content for Books
Part 1 of our Amazon A+ Content series: FAQs; tips for creating content; notable rules and fine print about using it; helpful tips and resources
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Fast and Easy Book Trailer Videos Using Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide
Create videos for Amazon, social media, your websiteTools needed: Canva and iMovieIncludes step-by-step instructions and case study with tips
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