by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 17, 2022 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Books aren’t literally like buildings—you can’t just pour a foundation, but up some 2x4s, slap on some shingles and call it done (Ok… to be fair, buildings aren’t like that, either). But “building a book” is a...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 10, 2022 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Ernest Dempsey is a thriller writer who is willing to experiment and put it on the to figure out all the best ways to reach readers wherever they are. In this chat, Ernest Joins us to talk about his methods and his marketing. Episode Notes Thriller...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 3, 2022 | Author Essentials, Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary The first thing a reader sees when encountering your book online is the cover. But the second thing is usually the book descriptions—and it’s here that you have a chance to persuade a reader to pick up the book, and give it a try. So getting that...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Feb 24, 2022 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary One of the lesser known ways to improve your book sales is to simply have a firm grasp of how you’re doing. Tracking sales can help you figure out what’s working, and what isn’t, in all aspects of your author business. In this episode...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Feb 17, 2022 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary It’s the big announcement you probably never thought you’d hear! Draft2Digital is acquiring Smashwords, and becoming more Draft2Digital than ever before! Big growth, big plans, and more services and features for authors using both...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Jan 27, 2022 | Books2Read Promotions, Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Apple Books represents a huge opportunity for authors—with a market that could rival Amazon in many ways, and a reading app that comes pre-loaded on every iOS device. But cracking that market can be enigmatic and challenging, at best. In this special...