7 Outcome-Based Marketing Strategies for New Indie Authors
This third part of our writer’s guide series on OBM looks at how you can apply it to marketing your first book as a new indie author.
Writing as business
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7 Outcome-Based Publishing Strategies for New Indie Authors
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou Independently publishing your first book can feel enormous for a new indie author. From writing to editing, designing a cover, to marketing, the process has many moving parts that can quickly become overwhelming. Using Outcome-Based Management offers a way to…
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Storytelling: 4 Secrets to Building Your Author Business
Adapting the principles of storytelling for your author business is different from writing a novel. This writer’s guide shows you how you can make that crucial shift.
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Innovative Author Business with First Principles
“You should take the approach that you’re wrong. Your goal is to be less wrong.” — Elon Musk As a new indie author who wants to treat writing as a business, the creative process is only one part of the equation. Success hinges not only on writing great books but on managing time, resources, and…
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Top 10 AI and SEO Strategies for Indie Author Success
“Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, creating new opportunities and reshaping entire industries.” Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Maintaining the latest AI and SEO strategies is crucial in today’s digital landscape. Staying up to date with developments in search engine algorithms is also critical for new indie authors looking…
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4 Top Tips for Discovering Your Book’s Unique Value
“You can’t just publish a book and expect it to sell. You need a strategy to attract readers’ attention and keep them engaged.” – Derek Murphy As an indie author, knowing what truly sells your book is crucial. Readers don’t just buy books. They buy what the book does for them and how it makes…
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Book Format: 3 Tips to Boost Your Book’s Appeal
In the world of book format and design, the artistry of fonts, margins, and layout plays a pivotal role in ensuring your readers are engaged and enchanted. The crucial aspects of these elements present insights into making your book visually appealing and highly readable.
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Top 4 Distribution Strategies for Self-Publishing Success
For new indie authors, understanding how to distribute a book effectively is as crucial as writing it. Your distribution strategies can significantly impact your book’s reach and success. This writer’s guide based on our book, Is Your Book Ready to Self-Publish? (available on Amazon) explores distribution strategies.
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3 Top Self-Publishing Platforms Every Indie Author Must Know
This writer’s guide (part of our series based on our book, Is Your Book Ready to Self-Publish?) delves into the intricacies of popular self-publishing platforms, including Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Barnes & Noble Press, and Draft2Digital, among others. By comparing their services, audience reach, and royalty structures, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide that will help you select the platform that best aligns with your publishing goals.
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Marketing Strategy: 3 Keys to Boost Your Book’s Visibility
Marketing is more than promoting your book. It’s about connecting your story with the right readers at the right time. This guide provides the tools and tactics to navigate the complex web of promotional channels, reader preferences, and competitive landscapes. It’s about transforming data from a passive resource into an active ally in your quest for success.
