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Blockbuster Report Reveals Amazon Book Sales Data — and Great News for Indie Authors (updates including B&N)

Posted on February 13, 2014 1:38 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Authors — whether indie, traditionally, or “hybrid” published — have a new “must-read” report to chew on, and a new website to visit regularly. Previous analyses of book sales and author earnings have left out Amazon, the biggest single … Continue reading →

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A Key Tip About Marketing Yourself and Your Work

Posted on December 14, 2013 10:02 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Almost every day I am contacted by writers seeking advice about marketing their books. I’ve written about this topic extensively, and I often share with them links to sources that I believe are valuable. One especially helpful source is … Continue reading →

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Authors — Fix Your Amazon Product Page

Posted on September 25, 2013 9:39 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am asked constantly by writers for tips about how to market and promote their books.  Here are some outstanding insights and advice about one aspect of effective book marketing: paying attention to what appears on your Amazon “product … Continue reading →

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I’m Interviewed on “The American Entrepreneur” Radio

Posted on May 4, 2012 4:41 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I was interviewed on “American Entrepreneur Radio” by host Jerry Bowyer on May 3rd. Jerry and I discussed the opportunities and mechanics of self-publishing, as well as my background and why I wrote and indie-published HUNTER. The interview runs about … Continue reading →

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Another Indie-Author Success Story

Posted on April 28, 2012 12:53 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Here’s another inspiring, rags-to-riches, “Rocky”-type story of a struggling writer beating the odds by turning to self-publishing, then becoming an overnight success as a best-selling author. This one appears in the Toronto Globe & Mail, and it’s about my new … Continue reading →

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How to Succeed As a Self-Published Author

Posted on February 9, 2012 11:40 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I’ve been getting a lot of email from writers who want to know “how I did it.” By “it” they mean: How did I manage to write and publish a debut novel that, without backing by a traditional publisher … Continue reading →

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