self-publishing
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Social Media is just ONE Way to Get the Word out About Your Book
For many authors who use social media to promote their books, it’s a game-changer. From Instagram reels to TikTok, people are making decent income from their talents. However, social media is only ONE of many places to sell and promote your book in 2024 and onward. Bulk Sales to Schools, Universities, Corporations It’s fantastic to… Continue reading
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Vending at Large Events Does Not Mean Large Sales: What Self-Published Authors Should Know
Before I went on vacation, I attended Black Writers Weekend (BWW). The event itself was okay, but what made it worthwhile for me was my conversations with the vendors. We talked about so much more than books; the historical conversations were like a glass of cold water on a hot day. I love basking in… Continue reading
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What Value Does Your Book Offer Readers?
When promoting your book online, you must do more than post pictures of your cover if you want people to buy it. To be more precise, I want you to focus more on the message and why it matters to you than on trying to sell the book. What are some of the topics your… Continue reading
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4 Ways New Self-Published Authors Can Maximize Book Sales
Share Your Journey and Expertise at Least 1 Year Before Publishing Your Book I released Black History Facts on February 24, 2024. However, the book has been selling steadily since September 2023, when I placed it on preorder. I attribute this largely to how I readied my audience for the book years before it was… Continue reading
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Mistakes Self-Publishers Make When Publishing Print Books (And How to Avoid Them)
We often talk about how attractive the book cover should be, and for good reason. Poor cover art is the #1 mistake Self-Published authors make when publishing print books. But we know that already. Let’s go inside of the book this time. When preparing your manuscript for publishing in a print book, the formatting should… Continue reading
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Don’t Give Up on Your Book Too Soon
Time is one of the numerous advantages of self-publishing. Self-publishers set their own schedules, in contrast to traditional publishing, which enables them to release books fast and often. And the better an author gets at publishing high-quality books, the more they publish in a shorter time. However, I caution authors not to rush their current book on the way to… Continue reading
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Help People Understand WHY They Should Buy Your Book
In my years of consulting with authors and working with them on their books, I’ve discovered that the most difficult challenge for many is not writing the book (many of them have been writing their entire lives) but finding innovative ways to market and promote it. With so many hats to wear, the last thing… Continue reading
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