In this episode, David talks about how he tested his book on the Udemy platform first, how it became a bestseller, and his decision to leverage this success with a traditional publishing deal.
The ever-changing landscape with Amazon and the self-publishing business in general means that authors need to think beyond their books. They need to learn how to build a sustainable business with multiple streams of income. But what does that really look like and how do you make it happen? In this episode, Steve, Ron, and Barrie give you the insider's view on becoming an online "authorpreneur" and growing your business to the next level.
Self-published authors are leaving money on the table by not creating courses from their books. Learn how to create another profitable income stream using content you've already created by designing and selling your own course. Barrie and Ron give you an overview of why creating courses is a great business decision and teach you the steps to get your first course off the ground.
Reedsy can give you the same services provided by traditional publishing companies. In this episode, Ricardo Fayet talks about how to use Reedsy to get help with editing, cover design and marketing your books. Plus, he talks about their brand new, free book formatting service.
No matter how good you might be at writing a book, every writer needs a professional editor. In this episode, Steve and Barrie talk with two professional editors, Alyssa Archer and Leslie Watts of Writership, to discuss the importance of having an editor. You'll learn what's involved in the editing process, common mistakes of writers, and how to find the best editor for you.
As an author, you can increase your income potential buy diversifying your streams of income. A great place to start is with affiliate marketing. Steve, Barrie, and Ron share the basics of affiliate marketing and how you can do it with integrity, common sense, and some smart due diligence -- whether you're promoting someone else's products or your own.
Ever heard of the Kindle Scout? It's a publishing platform for new, never-before-published books where readers help decide if a book receives a publishing contract with a guaranteed $1,500 advance and 50% eBook royalty rate. Author and Kindle Scout contract recipient Rachelle Christensen explains all you need to know about Kindle Scout and how to prepare a book to optimize your Kindle Scout chances.
Looking for ways to reach more true fans and readers? For authors who have a few extra hours a week and enjoy talking and verbally sharing information, podcasting may be the perfect venture. Steve, Barrie, and Ron share what it takes to get a podcast up and running and why it could be the perfect complement to your book business.
Confused about how much editing you should do on your book before sending it to an editor? Learn how important it is to write a "crappy first draft" and how to use the 2nd and 3rd drafts to make your book the best it can possibly be. Steve and Barrie share their own draft-writing techniques and give you some little-known tips for where to focus your time and energy during the editing process.