The business of a self-published author can be puzzling. From writing to marketing, it's often overwhelming to fit all the pieces together. Are you an indie author who’s having trouble solving that puzzle? Then follow along with Ryan, an accomplished author of over twenty novels, as he begins a new pen name to guide you through every step of the self-publishing process, from first concept to profitable book. Let’s solve the publishing puzzle!
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The business of a self-published author can be puzzling. From writing to marketing, it's often overwhelming to fit all the pieces together. Are you an indie author who’s having trouble solving that puzzle? Then follow along with Ryan, an accomplished author of over twenty novels, as he begins a new pen name to guide you through every step of the self-publishing process, from first concept to profitable book. Let’s solve the publishing puzzle!
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July 6, 2020
Coming Back Soon!
<p>Ryan is back in this bonus episode providing a status update! After surviving two moves — one cross-country, another locally — and getting infected with COVID-19, he's almost ready to return to regular podcasting. Listen for a quick check-in. The Self-Publishing Puzzle podcast will return to regularly scheduled programming soon!</p>
April 20, 2020
Publishing Wide vs. Publishing Exclusive to Amazon
<p><strong>Should I publish my novel exclusively with Amazon, or should I publish wide?</strong> In this episode, Ryan draws from his own experience using both strategies to help you decide what's best for you, your goals, and your author business. Discover the details of how Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing Select service (oftentimes colloquially referred to as "Kindle Unlimited") actually works for readers and writers, as well as the various benefits and drawbacks for publishing exclusively to Amazon versus publishing to all of the major retailers like Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play, and Kobo.</p> <p>Key Topics:</p> <ul> <li>How the mechanics of KDP Select program works and how authors get paid when they enroll</li> <li>Why some genres are better fits for Kindle Unlimited and vice versa</li> <li>The potential difficulties you might encounter with both strategies, from marketing to competition</li> <li>Accessing international markets and selling books direct</li> </ul> <p>To learn more about Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing Select program and the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, as well as their terms and perks, visit: <a href="https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/select">https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/select</a></p> <p>To read a full transcription of this episode, please visit <a href="http://www.selfpublishingpuzzle.com/">www.selfpublishingpuzzle.com</a> </p> <p>You can also find the show on all your favorite social media channels, including: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingpuzzle">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/selfpubpuzzle">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingpuzzle">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/selfpublishingpuzzle">Pinterest</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9ZXLbEiQ1yT3po_SjW7Ow">YouTube</a>.</p>
April 14, 2020
Using Amazon Best Seller Lists For Market Research
<p><strong>When you’re considering writing and self-publishing a novel, how do you know where to start?</strong> The answer’s easy: With the right mindset and by researching your market and competition! In the first episode of the Self-Publishing Puzzle podcast, Ryan will walk you through what it means to be an author entrepreneur and the nitty gritty of doing market research on Amazon to write a book that readers will want to buy, read, and rave about!</p> <p><strong>Key Topics Covered in this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding and accepting the risk inherent in self-employed business</li> <li>Analyzing Amazon’s Top 100 Best Seller lists for specific items, including genre and competition/barriers to entry</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ryan also takes a deep dive on analyzing best seller Trends, such as:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Author Names/Pen names</li> <li>Titles/Subtitles/Series Titles</li> <li>Book cover design</li> <li>Blurbs/Book Descriptions</li> <li>Tropes</li> <li>Price</li> <li>Length</li> <li>Sales Rankings</li> <li>Reviews and reader expectations</li> </ul> <p>You can also <a href="https://youtu.be/7OB7Bb5C6Cs">watch the accompanying demonstration video</a> where Ryan walks you through how to navigate these pages and find the information you need.</p> <p>To read a full transcription of this episode, please visit <a href="https://selfpublishingpuzzle.com/podcast/s1e1-using-amazon-best-seller-lists-for-market-research">https://selfpublishingpuzzle.com/podcast/s1e1-using-amazon-best-seller-lists-for-market-research</a></p> <p>You can also find the show on all your favorite social media channels, including: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingpuzzle">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/selfpubpuzzle">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingpuzzle">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/selfpublishingpuzzle">Pinterest</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9ZXLbEiQ1yT3po_SjW7Ow">YouTube</a>.</p>
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