How to add videos to your book's Amazon page

Posted on 08/13/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Ellen L. Buikema discovered recently that Amazon is rolling out the option to add videos to a book’s page....

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Did your audiobook appear in KU without your consent?

Posted on 08/09/2018 at 11:25 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Here’s a warning for authors who placed their ebooks in Kindle Unlimited but not their audiobooks — better c...

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Audible: Look before you leap

Posted on 08/07/2018 at 01:49 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Indie authors who are considering joining Audible may want to check out Boing Boing’s post about changes in the pr...

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'Crazy Rich Asians' author is creating a TV series

Posted on 08/06/2018 at 01:37 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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It’s a good time to be author Kevin Kwan. Variety reports that the bestselling writer is developing a drama series...

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Amazon adds incentives to Kindle trade-in program

Posted on 08/02/2018 at 04:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it ... trade it in and receive a gift card plus a discount! BookRiot alerted us...

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Amazon's First Reads for August 2018

Posted on 08/01/2018 at 03:50 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Amazon sent out the choices for August 2018's First Reads this morning. First Reads provides early access to ed...

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How to crack into the right Amazon subcategory

Posted on 07/26/2018 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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If you’re struggling to land your book into the desired Amazon subcategory, David Gaughran is ready to help. Check...

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Writer’s Digest offers free Amazon webinar

Posted on 07/25/2018 at 03:10 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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On Monday, Writer’s Digest is hosting a free webinar on how to sell more books through Amazon. The presenter is Ro...

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Amazon's First Reads for July 2018

Posted on 07/24/2018 at 05:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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There's still time to take advantage of the First Reads program this month! First Reads provides early acc...

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Debbie Macomber reflects on 35 years of writing

Posted on 07/23/2018 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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It’s been thirty-five years since Debbie Macomber first was published, and she’s showing no signs of slowing...

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