Good for you for wanting to donate some of all of your self published book profits to charity. I explain why it isn't a good idea.
Blog: Downsides of Donating Self Published Book Profits to Charity http://hub.me/aoGiw
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/HV7t_T7RHtA
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:15 Why you can't afford to donate your self published book profits to charity
6:51 Beware of tax ramifications of donating profits to charity
7:51 What to consider before donating self publishing profits to charity
10:28 How to connect with Heidi
Does self publishing on KDP plus other self publishing platforms, such as IngramSpark or Lulu, mean more book sales? I discuss why it doesn't.
Blog: Does Self Publishing on Multiple Platforms Multiply Book Sales? http://hub.me/aoFTd
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Ekv25AbOCXo
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:15 Why authors want to use multiple self publishing platforms
2:21 Self publishing on multiple platforms does not multiply sales
3:34 "Please don't buy my book on Amazon!"
5:46 ISBN issues when using multiple self publishing platforms
7:20 KDP or Smashwords for eBook publishing?
9:39 The only platform you need to be concerned about
10:10 How to connect with Heidi
Bartering for services you can't do yourself sounds like a great way for authors to save money on editing, formatting, and book cover design. But often one or both barter partners feel like they're not getting a good deal. I discuss what authors need to know about the bartering process.
Blog: What Authors Need to Know About Bartering http://hub.me/aoDTa
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/frbjTy2qOoQ
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:15 Should you barter for author services?
0:41 Buy what you can't DIY
3:04 Recruiting barter partners
4:23 When barters go bad
5:47 How to connect with Heidi
It's easy to get delusional with initial book sales from family and friends, then get disappointed when that level of sales doesn't continue in the future. I discuss how to get real about your early self published book sales.
Blog: The Problem with Convenience and Pity Buys http://hub.me/al1YX
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/9sarn9zu_10
Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:15 Dunbar's number and what it means for your book launch sales
4:03 Pity buys of your self published book
4:44 How to be real about your self published book sales
7:40 How to connect with Heidi