Sometimes the amount of options and tools available to an author can be overwhelming. You have your book, you want it published, why does it have to be so complicated? If you want your life to be a little more stress free then you’ll be happy to hear more about Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing program. […]
The Pro’s and Con’s of Kindle Unlimited
Although it’s easy to see that the customer is Amazon’s number one priority that doesn’t mean that they don’t recognize the need to provide at least some benefits for the authors who supply the ebooks, even if grudgingly. Rarely is an issue black and white, so I’ve laid out a list of pros and cons […]
Death of the Open-Door Policy for Authors?
Just recently, BookBaby changed their ebook conversion and ebook distribution policy. Since it began in 2011, BookBaby has offered numerous plans for authors, which included no charge for distribution. Like most distribution companies, BookBaby received it’s commission on sales made. Well, these free-distribution plans are gone and authors now pay a flat fee ($299) for […]
Is Kindle Unlimited Good for Authors?
I’ll be honest, it has been with trepidation that I have watched the rise of the eBook. I have loved reading since I was a young child and there is nothing that fills me with more joy than the earthy, sweet smell of a new book and the feeling of printed paper pressed between my […]
How to Set Up Kindle Countdown Deals (Kindle Select)
Kindle Countdown Deals allows publishers (authors) to run limited-time promotions which earn more royalties, boost “paid” rankings and garners more readers.
Case Study: Kindle Select Improves Rankings and Sales
Free, 99 cent or…? A Kindle Select 90-day case study: improving rankings & sales using Kindle Select. You may find the results surprising.
Increase Sales with Kindle Countdown Deals (Kindle Select)
Kindle Countdown Deals is a new KDP Select benefit that allows authors to run limited-time discount promotions on their books, which can help earn more royalties and reach more readers. Customers can see the regular price and the promotional price on the book’s detail page, as well as a countdown clock telling them how much […]