Choose the right Kindle categories to boost your book sales

Posted on 05/07/2021 at 09:48 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Not to be alarmist, but choosing the wrong categories for your book (or any product) on Amazon can have a...

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Tagged As: Amazon, David Gaughran, Marketing

The Kindlepreneur's complete guide to Amazon Author Central

Posted on 04/21/2021 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Dave Chesson has refreshed his guide to taking full advantage of your Amazon Author Central account. In addition to explaining...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Marketing

An early primer on how to use Kindle Vella

Posted on 04/20/2021 at 09:03 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Last week, the writing world became aware of a new Amazon program called Kindle Vella. Information on the serialized-story program...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Kindle Direct Publishing

Amazon adds serialized-story option called Kindle Vella

Posted on 04/13/2021 at 10:06 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

David Gaughran alerted us to Amazon’s new feature for US-based authors: Kindle Vella. Vella is for stories told one episode...

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Tagged As: Amazon, David Gaughran, Kindle Direct Publishing

ALLi's guide to audiobook publishers beyond Audible-ACX

Posted on 04/08/2021 at 01:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It’s no secret that the Alliance of Independent Authors has serious issues with Audible right now. But it’s also no...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Amazon, Audiobook

How to keep marketing your book while Amazon makes changes

Posted on 03/28/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Does Amazon seem odd lately? It's not just you, according to Penny Sansevieri — changes are indeed occurring behind the...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Marketing, Penny Sansevieri

ALLi’s audiobook roundup

Posted on 03/02/2021 at 11:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The controversy over how Audible pays out and reports royalties has certainly not subsided, and it’s also inspired other conversations...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Amazon, Audiobook, Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese

ALLi’s deep dive into Audible

Posted on 02/08/2021 at 11:22 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Alliance of Independent Authors has not forgotten about AudibleGate. In fact, it’s begun a series to educate (and, yes,...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Amazon, Audiobook, The business of writing

Business updates: New ACX dashboard, Wattpad sold

Posted on 01/20/2021 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

One of the biggest publishing stories from last year was Audible’s return policy for users and reporting (or lack thereof)...

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Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Amazon, Audiobook, The Digital Reader

7 Amazon book description tips to make your ebook stand out

Posted on 01/19/2021 at 09:51 AM by Guest Author

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For an ebook to stand out on Amazon, a solid description that compels readers to buy is a must. Discover...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Blurbs, Keywords, Marketing