Everyone wants to become a bestselling author It may not be your top priority, but I’m willing to bet you would be thrilled if it happened. Hitting bestseller status is not only validating as a writer, but it’s a great … Read More
If you missed Free Advice Friday last week, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. March 25, 2022 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics Listen at 1:13 to hear Keri explain why Amazon pauses and suspends ads: Amazon … Read More
A question we receive often from authors is “How do I get paid?” So, whether you’ve got a traditional publishing deal or you’re going the indie route, we are breaking down how authors get paid. Traditional Publishing Deal Authors sell … Read More
If you missed Free Advice Friday last week, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. March 18, 2022 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics What microphone does Keri use for webinars? Her go-to is a USB input microphone—Blue … Read More
On Monday, March 14, 2022, Amazon announced that authors can now advertise traditionally published books with Amazon Ads in the US. I predict this will be a major market disruptor as tens of thousands of authors suddenly have access to … Read More
If you missed Free Advice Friday last week, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. March 11, 2022 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics If an author accepts a publishing deal, who maintains the copyright? Unless specifically negotiated … Read More
How much of a time investment is video marketing? Let’s consider each of these platforms. YouTube If you are on YouTube, it is widely recommended you post a minimum of one time per week. The best days of the week … Read More
If you missed Free Advice Friday last week, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. March 4, 2022 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics As an independent publisher, how do you get around the exorbitant print cost? Listen … Read More