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Marketing is a massive part of success when you self-publish. After all, you can’t expect people to read what they don’t know exists.

Creating Video Book Trailers

Book Trailers: Are They Effective and Are They Worth Making?

November 6, 2024October 30, 2024Michael Brockbank

There are a lot of methods for authors to market their books. Thanks to the power of the Internet, you can include the creation of book trailers among those methods. But how effective are trailers when it comes to book sales and marketing?

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Online Author Bookstore

Is it Worth Setting Up a Bookstore on Your Author Blog?

October 7, 2024September 30, 2024Michael Brockbank

Every author would love to see their work in a bookstore of some kind. Although most of us get excited when we see our titles on Amazon, it’s not the only way to sell books online. In fact, a lot of authors set up bookstores in their blogs.

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Networking with Authors

Marketing Your Book: Networking with Other Authors Is Key

August 7, 2024August 5, 2024Michael Brockbank

As a self-published author, marketing is perhaps the most difficult part of success. Marketing can suck time and money quickly, especially if you’re new to self-publishing. However, networking with other authors can open doors you never knew were there.

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Sell Books Full-Time Income

How Many Books Do You Have to Sell for a Full-Time Income?

July 10, 2024August 23, 2024Michael Brockbank

One of the goals of most authors is to sell enough books to replace a full-time income. I know I would love to be able to do nothing but write books all day and still pay the bills. But how realistic is that possibility?

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Using Reedsy Discovery

What is Reedsy Discovery and Will it Help Publish Your Book?

November 9, 2023July 12, 2025Michael Brockbank

Reedsy has a lot of services and tools to help you publish a book, but is Discovery something you should consider? After all, exposure and marketing are ultra-vital to self-publishing. Can Reedsy Discovery help with that exposure?

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