After exploring all of your publishing and marketing options, have you decided the best choice is to sell your books in an independent web store? For the vast majority of authors, this is the case. What many don’t realize, though, is that getting started can be easier and less expensive than they think. You don’t have to invest a small fortune into expensive websites and complicated sales tools. With the…
To sell books, don’t you need a literary agent and a publishing deal? You might be surprised to learn that more and more authors are finding success by skipping the traditional model altogether in favor of learning how to sell books independently. Making a name for yourself doesn’t have to mean forfeiting all control and most of your profits to corporate interests. With online sales and self-publishing, you can become…
“How do I sell my books online?” This is one of the most common questions from authors new to the world of self-publishing, and the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Should you sell through a recognized mass eBook marketplace tied to a popular eReader device? Should you manage your own complex website? How can you market your work effectively on a limited budget? Finding the right solution for…
Have you decided to take the plunge into self-publishing? There’s no better time to get started than right now, but it’s important to explore all your options so you can make informed decisions about launching your career. Some of the more popular options can seem perfect at first blush, but may not be the best fit for you and your business in the long run. You need to make a…
Do you want to manage your own writing career, but don’t know how to fund your own web store? Financing a high-end, custom web site built by a professional to include complex sales features is a difficult proposition for many new authors. It’s also usually an unnecessary expense. You can sell book and audio book files in digital format online with a small start-up budget. All you need is a…
Are you an expert in your field? Do you wish there way a way you could monetize your knowledge? With online sales, you absolutely can. Whether you offer instructional videos, informational eBooks or anything in between, there are people willing to pay to download your information products. Getting your own web store off the ground can also be easier and less expensive than you ever imagined. Building your empire can…
Are you tired of courting publishing houses and literary agents? Often, it can seem like the real work begins after you’ve poured blood, sweat and tears into finishing your manuscript. The changing face of the publishing industry makes it harder than ever to be noticed, and even more difficult to earn the money you deserve. Securing a publishing contract usually means collecting mere pennies on the dollar for each sale,…
You’ve decided to self-publish yoiur book; now, how do you reach the largest possible audience? How and where you sell book files is almost as important as the quality of your work in terms of sales success. You need to appeal to a wide section of the eBook purchasing base in order to optimize sales, and some of the most popular options for self-publishing make this a difficult goal to…