Pricing, understandably, has a huge impact on how much revenue and profit you make as a Kindle author. Often authors get tangled up in Amazon Kindle centric pricing techniques, however, there are a number of tried and true pricing techniques that work in all scenarios, offline and online, and that includes the Kindle marketplace. I’m […]
A lot of authors know the great importance of good proof reading but they often think that this is soley the job of the editor. But, becoming better at proof reading as an author can have multiple benefits. Your writing will become tighter and more concise. You will be more mindful of what you are […]
When thinking about marketing their Kindle books, most authors minds are occupied with online digital marketing methods, and whilst they should make up the bulk of your marketing strategy, don’t overlook offline methods. There are a number of offline methods that are very effective in driving awareness and sales of your Kindle books and I’m […]
Often authors mistakenly think that the speed they are typing their Kindle book at now is the speed they are forever stuck with, but its not so. There are a handful of tried and tested ways you can dramatically improve your typing speed and with it the speed at which you complete book chapters. Improving […]
An experienced, talented editor can take a good Kindle book and make it truly great. The challenge, however, comes in finding an editor that not only is talented and skilled but is a good match for your book and genre. It’s really worth the effort to find the right editor though, as they can really […]
For a long time authors thought that Instagram was not a relevant or serious platform for them to use to promote their book and build their author brand. This could not be further from the truth. In 2020, all demographics are actively using Instagram, which means, you target market is on Instagram and engaging. The […]
The keywords you use in your Kindle title and listing really do have the power to make or break your listing and thus largely determine the success or failure of your Kindle book. After all it is through entering keywords that the vast majority of people come across and purchase Kindle books. So, if the […]
Generating high quality, authentic reviews is essential to Kindle success. After all, who wants to buy a book with no reviews? The more reviews you get, the more interest your listing generates, leading to more sales, and, you guessed it, more reviews. A true positive feedback loop. But, how do you get your first few […]
After the book cover, the book blurb is one of the major areas that potential customers focus their attention to build up a picture of what your book is about and, importantly, whether it’s a book they will find interesting and exciting. So, if you’re thinking you should dedicate big time to that small blurb, […]
Maintaining motivation as a writer can be really tricky sometimes. The task of writing a book is often very difficult and mentally challenging, and once the book has been launched there’s a tonne of marketing, networking and customer service required to turn the book into a success, which can drain authors of their motivation. And […]