Posted in Self Publishing on Apr 30th, 2019
Something that just drives me nuts on social media is when self published authors post a photo of their proposed book covers for feedback. Why does that bother me so much? You'll understand why from my rant in this episode. And you might think twice about doing it for your next book. I also offer tips on properly getting feedback for your cover.
Blog: Do You Really Want Feedback on Your Self Published Book Cover? http://hub.me/amHDn
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/T5skln9Lvz8
Timestamp show notes (click timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:13 How self published authors drive me nuts on social media
1:19 What authors really want when they post book covers on social media
2:29 Why authors post book covers to reassure themselves
3:32 Why book covers aren't as important as they used to be
5:59 Posting your book cover for feedback is not book promotion
7:32 How to get genuine feedback on your book cover
8:33 Don't ask your friends and family for feedback
9:50 The focus group problem with feedback
10:22 How people really decide to buy your book
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Posted in Self Publishing on Apr 23rd, 2019
There's a scary thought for self published authors! What would you do if Amazon went away? While that's really unlikely for the foreseeable future, it doesn't hurt to think about it. I offer tips for future-proofing your self published books.
Blog: https://toughnickel.com/self-employment/Self-Published-Authors-What-If-There-Was-No-Amazon
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/BvsGt82vc6w
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:13 Why Amazon and KDP are excellent for self publishing
1:31 What if Amazon went away? Lessons from Sears
3:12 How can you protect your book investment in Amazon and KDP?
4:34 ISBN number issues in a non-Amazon future
7:20 Look for non-exclusive agreements and copyright protections on non-KDP platforms
7:59 Selling your books in a non-Amazon world
9:28 2 ways to future-proof your self publishing investments
11:43 Announcing Udemy course, How to Sell Your Self Published Books on Amazon
Link to Udemy course, How to Sell Your Self Published Books on Amazon (note that the discount mentioned in the episode has since expired):
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-sell-your-self-published-book-on-amazon/?referralCode=CC4046D09C80264BC0BE
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Posted in Self Publishing on Apr 16th, 2019
In past episodes about the Thorne Self Publishing Survey, we talked about what drives authors to self publish. But what doesn't motivate them to take that route? I have to confess that I can totally relate to their answer. And what doesn't motivate is just as interesting as what does!
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/8tpDHhwEF04
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:26 Factors that do motivate self published authors
0:46 What doesn't motivate self published authors?
1:07 Authors who don't know why they want to self publish
1:27 Social comparative factors that don't motivate authors
4:28 Why social comparative factors don't motivate authors
7:10 Introducing Udemy course, How to Sell Your Self Published Book on Amazon
Link to Udemy course, How to Sell Your Self Published Book on Amazon:
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-sell-your-self-published-book-on-amazon/?referralCode=CC4046D09C80264BC0BE
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Posted in DefaultTag, Self Publishing on Apr 9th, 2019
Selling self published books is tough. And it's getting tougher. In this episode, I share three mega trends that are affecting how much we make from self publishing.
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/dqjmJPg0HO4
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:31 3 mega trends impacting self publishing income
0:49 Mega trend #1: Too many books
3:49 Mega trend #2: Competition from other content
5:17 Mega trend #3: Subscriptions
7:00 How Kindle Unlimited pays royalties to authors
8:54 How can you beat these trends?
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Posted in Self Publishing on Apr 2nd, 2019
With self publishing being easier than it's ever been in history, do self published authors still consider pursuing a book deal with a traditional publishing company? I share results from the 2018 Thorne Self Publishing Survey. And is there any justification for pursuing a traditional book deal these days?
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/cf0zUOuW_h8
Timestamp show notes (click timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:36 How many self published authors consider traditional book deals?
1:47 Considering traditional book deal before or after self publishing?
2:45 Do authors who haven't self published yet consider traditional book deals?
3:47 What do authors expect from traditional publishing book deals?
7:43 Announcement on Self Publishing to Make Money book
Want more surprising survey results? Get the full report on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MH8T9YG
Also, get a copy of my book, Self Publishing to Make Money: What You Need to Know, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NXW57RW
The audio edition of my book is on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B07PQSZNVL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-145994&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_145994_rh_us
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