Amazon Murdered Createspace
With the abolishment of CreateSpace many independent authors are fearing for their livelihoods. Are you in danger?
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Launching Bestsellers on Amazon Part 1: Ranking Factors
Trying to rank a book for the first time on Amazon can be baffling for a new author. Most authors are creative people and once we finish writing the book, the book is done. But in the life of the independent author, the game is just beginning.
SNM118: How to Improve a Book Listing
My first book on Amazon was a disaster. The launch method I learned was incorrect. I followed a broken model and that gave me broken results. I had no strategy for garnering reviews and after the first two weeks, my book disappeared into the back of Amazon, never to be seen again. Or so I thought…
SNM102: Four Keys to a Successful Book Launch
The effort that goes into writing a book is enormous. Every time I put pen to paper I create something living. I take my thoughts and turn them into a reality. So when that work is complete, I absolutely want people to read and enjoy my work.
SNM048: Getting Book Reviews
Without book reviews, your book will die a quick and brutal death on Amazon. As a system, Amazon has no mercy for books that don’t generate solid reviews constantly….
Announcing Your Free Kindle Promotion Days
It’s very important to generate as much traffic as possible when you run a Kindle promotion. When launching a new…
SNM044: Book Covers that Sell
Nearly every independent book has an awful cover. Follow these simple principals and your books, podcasts and product boxes will fly off the shelves.
Getting a .mobi Book Onto Your Kindle
When you send out review copies of your book, you want it to be as easy as possible to get…
