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PW Select September 2015: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles listed below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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The Library Market: What Indie Authors Need to Know
Self-publishing guru Jane Friedman explains the challenges authors face getting self-published books into libraries.
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How To Succeed at Self-Publishing
Bestselling indie author Victorine E. Lieske shares the secrets of her success and lays out a winning formula for self-publishers.
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Book Marketing 201
To successfully market self-published books, indie authors must leverage new tools and tried-and-true strategies.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, July 2015
Natasha Preston took top honors on this month's list of the bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform with the romance 'Broken Silence' -- the second book in her Silence series.
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Kindle Scout Success: An Aspiring Author's Journey
T.L. Zalecki had planned on self-publishing her debut novel. But that was before she learned about Kindle Scout.
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Standalone Brick-and-Mortar Store for Self-Published Authors to Open in Florida
P.J. Boox Bookstore, opening in October, will feature books from more than 500 self-published authors.
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Dean Hammond: Learning the Self-Publishing Ropes
After a long career in publishing, Hammond is focused on incorporating the latest technology into his family’s self-publishing efforts.
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Ask the #IndieExperts: Permissions and Print-on-Demand
BookLife’s panel of self-publishing experts answers reader questions on fair use and permissions as well as print-on-demand for children's books.
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Want to Succeed in Self-Publishing? Don't Cut Corners: Tips from an Indie Author
D.T. Dyllin urges indie authors to remember that self-publishing is a business and advises them to spend money wisely.
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PW Select August 2015: New Self-Published Titles
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 56 self-published titles listed below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Why Bestselling Author Warren Ellis Chose to Self-Publish His New Book
Ellis has worked on X-Men, Iron Man, and James Bond franchises, among others, but his most recent hit is a self-published collection of essays.
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Tips on Writing and Marketing Self-Published Memoirs
It’s a daunting thing to self-publish a memoir. At times it entails confronting some aspect of your life or personality that you’d prefer not to face—though it can also be liberating for that very reason.
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Why Indie Authors Need Writing Communities
The good news is that writing communities for self-published authors are everywhere—you just have to find one that meets your needs.
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Ask the #IndieExperts: Book Deals and Imprints
BookLife’s panel of experts answers reader questions on the ins and outs of creating an imprint and getting a book deal with a traditional publishing house.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, June 2015
Jamie McGuire nabbed the top spot on this month’s list of the bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform with the romance 'Beautiful Sacrifice', the third book the Maddox Brothers series.
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The Myth of The Lazy Writer
The hardest part of getting a book published is the actual writing. All it takes to see this is the number of people who dream of publishing a book but never manage to hammer out a rough draft.
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Tips for Marketing Self-Published Children's Books
Social media and other online tools have made it easier than ever for authors to connect with readers, but they’ve also made it more difficult for self-published titles to stand out.
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PW Select July 2015: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 57 self-published titles listed below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Stay Committed: Tips From an Indie Author
Graphic artist Bailey Fort reminds indie authors not to "expect any part of the process to be quick or yield instant results."