Amazon is a giant in the world of self-publishing. Understanding how Amazon works and what authors can do to take advantage is critical, and we’ve got the info.
Online marketing gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. Ads, email Promotions, social media, and Amazon visibility all matter. But some of the most meaningful reader engagement still happ...
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Amazon has always evolved, but the latest shift is more meaningful than most. In the past, algorithm updates tended to tweak visibility, changing how books ranked or surfaced in search. But the ...
If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should be marketing my book… but I have no idea where to start,” you’re in exactly the right place. This content marketing guide is designed to walk you through...
If your Amazon marketing strategy still looks like it did a year or two ago, you’re not alone, but it may be time for a refresh. Amazon’s algorithm has evolved. What used to work- heavy keyword fo...
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:Amazon just changed the rules — again. The A10 algorithm updat...
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: KU or wide? It's the debate that never dies in indie publishing — and we're ending it with data. In t...
Cross-promotion is one of the most effective (and underused) ways for indie authors to grow their audience, without spending more on ads or shouting into the social media void. If you’ve ever th...
Publishing your first book is a big moment. Not just because you finished it (which is an achievement in its own right), but because it’s the first time your writing has to live in the real world, ...
Every year, we ask readers about how and why they read. It’s one of our favorite projects, because it gives us a direct line into the hearts and habits of the people who keep the reading world turn...
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