When self-publishing first began to gain some measure of respect in the industry, there were a few holdouts that were still largely off limits to many indie authors. While some authors with the initiative and the time to devote have had success breaking into the library and brick-and-mortar bookstores spaces, it's still problematic for many authors. Several of the major … [Read more...] about Using Book Awards to Drive Indie Author Sales
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Do We Still Need to Disrupt Publishing?
When the digital and self-publishing revolution took off only a handful of years ago, much of the accusation from authors and industry watchers alike centered around the claim that the publishing model was "broken." Authors and readers alike were tired of the infamous "gatekeepers" not only telling them what they would read, but also telling them when, for how long, and how … [Read more...] about Do We Still Need to Disrupt Publishing?
Ebook Piracy Still Plaguing Authors
It started out not-so-innocently enough with a now-deleted, vapid Facebook post from Hillary Ganzeel: "Anyone know of (pirate sites) places to get free ebooks?!" It was followed by a series of monkey emoticons, for some reason. As is to be expected, the backlash was swift and ugly from both sides. Authors rallied behind the notion that they deserve respect and the concept … [Read more...] about Ebook Piracy Still Plaguing Authors
Big 5 Publishers e-book revenue starts to rebound
Author Earnings has just released their May 2016 report and it is clearly evident that major publishers are no longer experiencing a decline in e-book revenue and it looks like sales have leveled off. This is good news for the publishing industry because it looks like they have finally selected a pricing strategy that works for debut authors and perennial bestsellers. The … [Read more...] about Big 5 Publishers e-book revenue starts to rebound
Indie Authors Are Forcing E-Book Stores To Close
The e-book landscape used to be bright and vibrant. All over the world online retailers sold digital books that were compatible with e-readers, smartphones and tablets. In a few short years most stores have now closed and Amazon gets most of the blame. Sadly, the issue is not Amazon, but indie authors. The Sony Reader Store was the first digital bookstore that was … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Are Forcing E-Book Stores To Close
Indie Authors are fools thinking ISBN numbers are not important
The vast majority of independent and self-published authors do not believe that ISBN numbers are important. All they are concerned about is spamming out as many e-book as they can and claim they are selling a ton. If an e-book does not have an ISBN number it does not exist and there is no way to track sales. What authors don't know, is that there are other important reasons why … [Read more...] about Indie Authors are fools thinking ISBN numbers are not important
Indie Authors Are Responsible for the US eBook Decline
Over the course of the last two years the modern bookstore has been undergoing a resurgence in sales. The publishing industry have all reported that e-book revenue is down between 2-6% year on year and 12% across the board. The funny thing is, publishers for the most part are making more money, primarily due to higher e-book prices, but most are seeing a modest increase in … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Are Responsible for the US eBook Decline
Wattpad is now promoting Indie eBooks from Smashwords
Wattpad has just inked a deal with Smashwords to promote 127 indie authors and it looks like Wattpad will be promoting the authors on their home page where stories will be frequently surfaced through promotional modules; promotional banners on the official Wattpad Mystery profile, and messages broadcast to the author's followers. Stories are will also be included in a variety … [Read more...] about Wattpad is now promoting Indie eBooks from Smashwords
GoodReads really wants authors to spend money
GoodReads really wants to start making money. The social book discovery network has unveiled a copious amount of new initiatives in the last year to make this happen. They are charging money to authors and publishers to orchestrate Kindle Giveaways, promote books on the site with Sponsored Books and now GoodReads wants to send an email directly to your inbox and tell you what … [Read more...] about GoodReads really wants authors to spend money
Hugh Howey and Jane Friedman Set Indie Authors Up For Failure
Self-publishing your first novel can be a daunting endeavor, but Jane Friedman and Hugh Howey constantly make it sound easy. They frequently cite that most of the Amazon bestsellers are written by indie authors and that they are earning more money than writers who get a traditional publishing deal. This sets new authors up for failure and results in most new authors getting … [Read more...] about Hugh Howey and Jane Friedman Set Indie Authors Up For Failure