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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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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Firsthand by A’Dreana Anderson
Title: Firsthand Author: A’Dreana Anderson Publisher: Joyfully Unbound Publishing Published: July 7, 2024 Pages: 332 pages In Firsthand, Richard McLeary owns over seven hundred acres, the third largest Plantation in Chatham County. The land was given to him by his father-in-law on the condition that he marry his daughter and treat her well. However, Richard is… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Call Me Mama: A Reason to Persevere by Ife Akanegbu
Title: Call Me Mama: A Reader to Persevere Author: Ife Akanegbu Publisher: My Cute Prairies Published: July 1, 2024 Pages: 57 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an addict, this short narrative will transport you there. From the weight of guilt to the hope of redemption, the author portrays a picture of addiction… 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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