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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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Understanding the Power of Distribution as a Self-Published Author
We hear a lot of the cons to self-publishing. Now, let’s talk about some perks! One exciting benefit of self-publishing is not just being in control of how you will publish the book and who you want to help you, but you are also in control of distribution. Remember, all self-publishing means is you are… Continue reading
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Why Adding “Amazon Best Seller” to Your Book Cover Is Not a Good Idea
The Amazon Best Seller Badge is something to be proud of, no matter how small you believe your success is. However, I wouldn’t put it on my book covers. Adding “Amazon Best Seller” or “#1 Amazon Best Seller” to your book cover is not a good idea because the title, unfortunately, holds little weight among… Continue reading
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The Journey
When I decided to write the history book, I was intentional about taking people on that journey with me. When I visited museums, I shared video clips, took pictures of historical landmarks, and shared screenshots of my writing progress. I wrote about where I was in my writing, such as when the book was going… Continue reading
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