Audible makes slight change to royalties policy

Posted on 11/24/2020 at 02:32 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Amazon has announced a small change to its Audible program in response to recent pressure from authors and writing organizations....

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, The Digital Reader

Author calls attention to issues with Audible sales data, returns

Posted on 11/22/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We shared The Digital Reader’s concerns about Audible’s return and exchange policy earlier. Nate Hoffelder isn’t the only one sounding...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, Writer Beware

Amazon gives fresh look to its author portal

Posted on 11/17/2020 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you haven’t accessed your Amazon author portal lately, Nate Hoffelder thinks you’re in for a pleasant surprise. There’s a...

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Tagged As: Amazon, The Digital Reader

Deck out your Amazon book listing for the holidays

Posted on 11/13/2020 at 11:04 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Penny Sansevieri wants authors to start getting ready for the holiday. No, that doesn’t mean buying gifts and stocking up...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Marketing, Penny Sansevieri

Audible exchange policy raises concerns of serial returnees

Posted on 11/04/2020 at 09:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Authors who list their books with Audible, take note: the company is, as The Digital Reader put it, actively encouraging...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, The Digital Reader

Dave Chesson's guide to Amazon international book markets

Posted on 09/24/2020 at 10:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Dave Chesson recently explained how to choose the right categories for your book in international Amazon stores. That might’ve prompted...

Categories: Behind the scenes

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

How authors can pick the right international categories on Amazon

Posted on 09/21/2020 at 02:20 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Dave Chesson has a question for those of you whose books are listed on international Amazon storefronts. Did you know...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Literature in translation

A double dose of Amazon marketing podcasts

Posted on 09/18/2020 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There are two ways a buyer might stumble upon your book on Amazon, says Dave Chesson, and he has a...

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

Joanna Penn: What does the future of publishing look like?

Posted on 09/01/2020 at 12:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The present, for many of us, is at least a little spooky, and the thought of the future can be...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, Joanna Penn, Kindle Unlimited

What's changed recently in Amazon Ads

Posted on 08/04/2020 at 01:22 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It turns out that even giant tech companies can’t leave marketing tools alone — they too have to tinker. That...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Marketing, Penny Sansevieri