61 questions; 1,007 respondents; 12,000 words of analysis… It’s all coming together in the report of the Taleist Self-Publishing Survey.
Another way to earn money from self-publishing and writing
If you love writing and want to be paid for it, there’s an opportunity to help businesses become Corporate Self-Publishers.
It’s time for a self-publishers’ alliance
Self-publishing is a business, so it’s fitting that the world’s only non-profit alliance for independent authors is launching at London Book Fair.
What’s a critical review on Amazon?
Amazon considers a three-star review to be an unfavourable review. Do you?
Do you have the storyteller’s intelligence?
The novelist John Gardner defined a “storyteller’s intelligence”. Do you have it?
What you can learn from Richard Branson’s one-track mind
You need a one-track mind when it comes to promoting yourself. Richard Branson is a master at it…
The highest-earning self-publishers take 24% more time per word
What sort of information can you expect from the Taleist Self-Publishing Survey?
Should I comment on my Amazon reviews?
Everyone has a right to an opinion but what about errors of fact, especially when they might put people off reading your books?
5 things that really matter to search engines
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is crucial in getting visitors to your website or blog. These are some simple tips for improving your rank.
Why have fans when you can have friends?
Facebook “friends” or “fans”, which is better for those promoting themselves on Facebook?
Why I’m setting goals
Achieving 1,006 responses to the 2012 Taleist Self-Publishing Survey has made me think about setting goals.
Crowdfunding for self-publishing authors: How passionate fans can make your book a reality
Authors are having real success appealing for crowdfunding. Readers give sums of money towards publication in return for special rewards.
LinkedIn for authors
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How to use LinkedIn, an interview with Raz Chorev, author of “Easy Steps to LinkedIn Success”.
Announcing the Taleist 2012 Self-Publishing Survey
We’re taking a professional snapshot of the self-publishing “industry”.
A course on promoting your book with social media
Like the Inspirations Series of self-publishing success stories, the Social Media Check-Up is a free series of practical advice sent to you by email over a period of four weeks.
Share your 2012 resolutions as a writer, blogger and self-publisher
It’s 31 December 2012. You are looking back on your year as a writer, blogger and self-publisher. What have you done?
Back in February 2012
I’m taking a little break till February. Make sure you’re signed up to get the subscriber-only email content that’s coming out in January.
Promote Yourself in the Media
Promote Yourself with Social Media
Kindle guides
Travel writing
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Should I comment on my Amazon reviews?
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What’s a critical review on Amazon?
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Crowdfunding for self-publishing authors: How passionate fans can make your book a reality
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Why I’m setting goals
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5 things that really matter to search engines
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The full report of the Taleist Self-Publishing Survey is coming on 24 May
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Infographic: Editing vs proofreading
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Another way to earn money from self-publishing and writing
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It’s time for a self-publishers’ alliance
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What’s a critical review on Amazon?
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Laura Roberts: Oh, ew. I definitely don\'t want ads in my ebooks!...
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Steven Lewis: I couldn\'t agree with you more, Laura. Why they c...
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Steven Lewis
Steven Lewis is a writer, ghostwriter, journalist and publisher. He is a popular speaker with the Australian Society of Authors and the Sydney Writers' Centre, among others.
Steven Lewis
Writer, journalist,
digital strategist,
Kindle publisher
digital strategist,
Kindle publisher
