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Should Indie Authors Self-Publish to Print? (Part 2)<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | April 18, 2023<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, D2D Print<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about some of the myths surrounding publishing to print for indie authors and debunked a fair few around sales and cost. TL;DR: print books sell better than ebooks and they\u2019re nearly free to produce on D2D Print. In Part 2, we\u2019ll…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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How to Record Your Own Audiobooks in 5 Steps<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | January 24, 2023<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Between 2023 and 2028, the global audiobook market is expected to grow by nearly 25%. As digital continues to dominate, audiobooks occupy an increasing market share because they\u2019re easy to take anywhere. Whether you want to get your work into audio without hiring a…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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10 Ways D2D Authors Market Print Books<\/a><\/h2>

by Lexi Greene<\/a><\/span> | October 24, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a>, D2D Print<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Print books and eBooks are unique products we get to offer to readers, but many authors approach selling both with the same marketing methods. This makes sense; Indie and self-published authors have been advertising their eBooks for years while publishing print books…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The Top 7 Writing Groups for Indie Authors<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | June 20, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Most writers crave their fair share of alone time. But if we are honest with ourselves, we might lean a bit too far in the direction of solitude. And let\u2019s face it: too much alone time can be\u2014well, lonely. When the going gets tough, it can be challenging to remain…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The Best Advertising Investments for Indie Authors<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | March 14, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

They say you have to spend money to make money\u2014but that old chestnut is missing a crucial word. Really, it should say that you have to spend money wisely to make money. Not all advertising investments are created equal, and indie author marketing is no exception….<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Zero to Indie Author: Market Research<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | February 14, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Market research is an easy step to overlook, especially for newbie authors like me. After all, it feels like it might impact artistic integrity to check out what readers are buying before you publish \u2026 Right? It all depends on your approach. (Which is not to say that…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The Top 10 Tips to Get a BookBub Featured Deal<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | October 13, 2021<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a>, Books2Read Promotions<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

BookBub is a discovery platform for readers and a marketing platform for writers. It\u2019s where readers go to discover new writers, and where writers can market their books to readers of their genre. Before we dive into how to use BookBub Featured Deals for marketing…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Need-to-Know Apple Formatting Rules & Guidelines<\/a><\/h2>

by Kevin Tumlinson<\/a><\/span> | October 27, 2020<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Knowledge Base<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

When it comes to formatting and other guidelines, things tend to be more or less the same from vendor to vendor, but there are some exceptions. Apple, in particular, has rules for formatting that only they require. The following is a handy guide (bookmark it!) for…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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D2D Live – Working with Libraries & Bookstores<\/a><\/h2>

by Kevin Tumlinson<\/a><\/span> | December 17, 2019<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, D2D Live<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Mark Lefebvre and Dan Wood chat about working with libraries and bookstores, plus answer questions from the live audience! https:\/\/youtu.be\/iZynSoTtH0c TRANSCRIPT SUMMARY KEYWORDS book, bookstore, libraries, people, author, print, ingram, returnable, authors, sell,…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Content Marketing for Indie Authors<\/a><\/h2>

by Callum Mundine<\/a><\/span> | July 5, 2018<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a>, Guest Post<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Special guest post about Content Marketing from Callum Mundine of Warble Media Digital technology is mainly responsible for the way consumer habits have evolved. Not only has it altered how people obtain information, but it has also reshaped how they comprehend…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Should Indie Authors Self-Publish to Print? (Part 2)<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | Apr 18, 2023<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, D2D Print<\/a><\/span><\/p>

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about some of the myths surrounding publishing to print for indie authors and debunked a fair few around sales and cost. TL;DR: print books sell better than ebooks and they\u2019re nearly free to produce on D2D Print. In Part 2, we\u2019ll…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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How to Record Your Own Audiobooks in 5 Steps<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | Jan 24, 2023<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Between 2023 and 2028, the global audiobook market is expected to grow by nearly 25%. As digital continues to dominate, audiobooks occupy an increasing market share because they\u2019re easy to take anywhere. Whether you want to get your work into audio without hiring a…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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10 Ways D2D Authors Market Print Books<\/a><\/h2>

by Lexi Greene<\/a><\/span> | Oct 24, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a>, D2D Print<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Print books and eBooks are unique products we get to offer to readers, but many authors approach selling both with the same marketing methods. This makes sense; Indie and self-published authors have been advertising their eBooks for years while publishing print books…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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The Top 7 Writing Groups for Indie Authors<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | Jun 20, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Most writers crave their fair share of alone time. But if we are honest with ourselves, we might lean a bit too far in the direction of solitude. And let\u2019s face it: too much alone time can be\u2014well, lonely. When the going gets tough, it can be challenging to remain…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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The Best Advertising Investments for Indie Authors<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | Mar 14, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a><\/span><\/p>

They say you have to spend money to make money\u2014but that old chestnut is missing a crucial word. Really, it should say that you have to spend money wisely to make money. Not all advertising investments are created equal, and indie author marketing is no exception….<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Zero to Indie Author: Market Research<\/a><\/h2>

by Sarah Kuiken<\/a><\/span> | Feb 14, 2022<\/span> | Author Essentials<\/a>, Author How-To & Mindset<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Market research is an easy step to overlook, especially for newbie authors like me. After all, it feels like it might impact artistic integrity to check out what readers are buying before you publish \u2026 Right? It all depends on your approach. (Which is not to say that…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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