At Standoutbooks, we love the indie author. It’s hard not to – helping creative, enthusiastic person after creative, enthusiastic person get their book to market is bound to create a warm glow and a sense of affection. Despite that, we’re also the first to admit that indie publishing isn’t for everyone – it’s one of …
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Pinterest’s audience continues to grow, and more than ever before the social media site is a beacon for enthusiastic readers and for writers who want to publicize their work in a free, incredibly effective way. I’ve already written about how to establish yourself on the site with How To Get 1000 Pinterest Followers In 6 …
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Some stories involve us so deeply that they can no longer be enjoyed passively: a character or setting grabs a reader in a way that only creation can satisfy. For these readers, writing fan fiction stories featuring pre-existing aspects of other works is a fantastic outlet for their creativity and their love of a particular story. Fan fiction …
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You should be making a proactive effort to track your marketing efforts, identifying areas that need improvement. Taking advantage of the Amazon associates affiliate marketing programs as an author allows you access to an under-utilized tracking tool, while earning a higher percentage royalties on some of your book sales. Affiliate marketing, in simple terms, is being paid commission …
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