Even if you primarily use an online sales strategy for your books, it might be fun to see your book in local stores. Here’s how to get your books on the shelf by getting stores to take them on consignment.
Amazon Author Central: Grow Your Audienc...
Amazon Author Central gives authors a free, simple marketing tool to better connect with readers and fulfill multiple publishing goals. Learn how it works in this article.
Three Smart Strategies for Your Nonficti...
When you’re writing a nonfiction book series, it pays to plan. These strategies for mapping out the “how” will help your writing, marketing, and productivity.
Book Endorsements: Who to Ask & How to D
In this article we cover the basic of book endorsements: what they are, how to get them, and how to use them.
Pre-orders on KDP and IngramSpark
This post covers the basics of setting up book pre-orders on KDP and IngramSpark self-publishing platforms. We discuss strategic considerations and an alternative when pre-orders might not make sense.
New Author, 700-page Book: How to Set th...
This case study about a first-time author with an extra-long book addresses a host of interrelated pricing questions relevant to indie authors generally.
Book ROI: It May Not Be What You Think
Book ROI can focus simply on book sales, but for nonfiction authors revenue may go well beyond that, for a higher ROI than you think. This article reveals where REAL book ROI comes from.
Use Writing Constraints to Increase Your...
When given infinite options, like “write about anything,” our brains can freeze up. Try using these writing constraints to unleash your creativity and give your nonfiction writing momentum and focus.
How (Not) to Query a Literary Agent
Are you thinking about trying to find a traditional publisher? This article gives a brief overview of where agents fit in the publishing process, how to query one, and what NOT to do.
Writing in Small Steps to Reach Big Mile...
When writing a book feels overwhelming, try writing in small steps. Leverage your existing content development plans to make progress toward your ultimate (increasingly attainable) goal.
How to Begin Writing a Nonfiction Book
It can be hard to know how to begin writing a nonfiction book. Here, we cover three elements to align up front–purpose, audience, and subject–with concrete examples to get you started.
Match Your Nonfiction Writing Approach t...
Choosing the correct writing approach for your nonfiction project—self-contained or emergent—can increase efficiency or relieve pressure. Here’s how.