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Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)

Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)

After 25 years in traditional publishing, find out why Lisa Edwards chose to self publish her memoir Cheat Play Live.

Author Tips, Blog, Book Launch, Book Marketing, Book Reviews, How to get published, KDP, Publishing, Publicity, Self publishing, Wellness, WritingSam MissinghamNovember 30, 2021Blog, New, Memoir, Author Blog

Keywords – what are they, how do you use them and some new research for KDP users!

Keywords – what are they, how do you use them and some new research for KDP users!

The latest thinking in general and exact match keywords from author Mark Brownless.

Keywords, KDP, Self publishing, Amazon, BlogSam MissinghamMarch 8, 2020Blog, New

Q&A with StoryOrigin

Find out more about StoryOrigin, a new company offering authors promotional tools, all free right now. I asked the founder, Evan Gow a few questions.

Author Newsletters, Book Marketing, Audience, Email Marketing, Self publishing, BlogSam MissinghamAugust 18, 2019Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, BlogComment

5 top tips for a successful e-book launch by #1 bestselling Kindle author, Nicola May

5 top tips for a successful e-book launch by #1 bestselling Kindle author, Nicola May

Discover Nicola May’s secrets to getting to number one in the Amazon charts.

Book Marketing, Self publishing, Blog, Author Tips, Book LaunchSam MissinghamAugust 18, 2019Beginners, Intermediate, BlogComment

Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) - a case study from author Mark Brownless

Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) - a case study from author Mark Brownless

Learn how to use Amazon Marketing Services with author, Mark Brownless as he learns through doing.

Audience, Self publishing, AMS, Paid-for advertising, Blog, Book MarketingSam MissinghamJuly 4, 2018 Comments

Book marketing, publicity & creative May round-up

Book marketing, publicity & creative May round-up

Here's my round-up of latest news, podcasts, blogs on all areas of book marketing, publicity and creative from May 2018.

Audience, Blurbs, Book Marketing, Copywriting, Cover Design, Email Marketing, Self publishing, Social Media TipsSam MissinghamMay 30, 2018NewComment

Book marketing, publicity & creative April round-up

Book marketing, publicity & creative April round-up

Here's my round-up of latest news, podcasts, blogs on all areas of book marketing, publicity and creative from April 2018.

Audience, Blurbs, Book Marketing, Copywriting, Cover Design, Email Marketing, Self publishing, Social Media TipsSam MissinghamMay 8, 2018NewComment

Book marketing, publicity & creative March round-up

Book marketing, publicity & creative March round-up

Here's my round-up of latest news, podcasts, blogs on all areas of book marketing, publicity and creative from March 2018.

Audience, Blurbs, Book Marketing, Copywriting, Cover Design, Email Marketing, Self publishing, Social Media TipsSam MissinghamApril 1, 2018NewComment

Am I putting effort in the right places? #AskLounge

Am I putting effort in the right places? #AskLounge

How can I tell if I'm spending time on the right things and know if anyone is seeing it? Self-published author Mark Brownless asks.

Ask Lounge, Author Tips, Self publishingSam MissinghamJanuary 31, 2018 Comment