Are you an author ready to bring your nonfiction book project to life through crowdfunding? Launching a successful crowdfunding campaign requires careful planning and execution. Today, we’ll explore the essential steps to achieve crowdfunding success tailored specifically for authors. 1. Create a Budget Develop a detailed budget outlining all expenses associated with your book project. Research …
The Essential Elements of a Successful Book Crowdfunding Campaign Wouldn’t we all want to plan and execute a successful book crowdfunding campaign? But what makes a campaign successful? Early I wrote on mistakes, you can check that out here. Today, we are digging into the elements of a successful crowdfunding campaign for authors. I’ve witnessed …
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Embarking on a crowdfunding campaign for your book can be an exciting prospect, full of promise and potential. However, without proper strategies and planning, your campaign might not succeed. One of the most challenging obstacles is a lack of or limited audience engagement. We’ll explore strategies to avoid book crowdfunding mistakes. 1. Insufficient Pre-Launch Preparation …
Unlock the secrets of hybrid publishing and gain insights on making strategic decisions for your author career. In this episode of Author Nation, host Melody Ann welcomes Tanya Hall, CEO of Green Leaf Book Group’s Growth Efforts, to delve into the world of hybrid publishing. Tanya discusses the blend of self-publishing and traditional publishing in …
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Audiobooks are booming and are not about to slow down. Readers are listening. But are authors? In 2024, audiobooks will take the publishing world by storm, and it’s not surprising considering the remarkable trajectory they’ve been on in recent years. Audiobooks are one of the most significant trends in the publishing industry in 2024. From …
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This is the second segment in my 2024 Trends series. Welcome to the exciting world of crowdfunding for authors, where innovation meets literature, and readers transform into active supporters. Crowdfunding can revolutionize the publishing industry, offering authors a unique way to connect with their audience and turn their creative visions into reality. We’ll explore why …
How long does it take to write a nonfiction book? I’ve heard 10 days, 30 days…write a book in 7 days! It’s time we looked at the details. I’m going to break this down for you. Lots of factors can influence the timeline to get a book published. Publishing Stages For traditional publishers, from acceptance …
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Sometimes you don’t need a book, a few pages will suffice. An article, or if you need a dozen or more pages, a booklet. Here are some of my best tips to create booklets that wow. What is a Booklet? Let’s start with, what is a booklet? A booklet is a book that is under …
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A while ago I wrote a post on Ingram Spark returns. Today I want to give you two stories of authors who had to deal with returns. If you want to know more about how returns work, read my article on that. This is the tale of two authors. Both used Ingram Spark and sold …
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It’s exciting to publish your book and wait for those first sales. Setting up your book with a publishing/distribution company can be complex with so much to do, remember and decide. One aspect that can slip by is deciding whether to allow booksellers to take your books on consignment that what they might mean for …
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