Writing a book is not enough these days and like everything in this world, there's a system and process to exposing or sharing information on a massive scale.
This requires a special skillset, and proven track record of consistency of success. It's a process of refinement and talent required to bring 1% of the messages to the masses.
This week, Hilary introduces you to Ashley Peterson, Veteran Formatter and Distributor for authors sharing their works via Amazon and other popular platforms.
What You'll Learn:
- How Royalty rates are configured
- The pros and cons of Amazon KDP VS Self-publishing
- How to get published in Books-A-Million and Barnes and Noble
- Getting Published in Airports and Local Bookstores
- Why it's important to build an audience for both self and traditional publishing
- The top 3 things authors should do after a launch
- The importance of digital marketing, versus gorilla marketing, versus outside-the-box thinking
Other Topics Discussed:
- Unique ways to market your book
- The Pros and cons of using ISBNs from Amazon vs your own
- The importance of owning your ISBN numbers
- Quick tips in dealing with big companies that distribute books
- AI Generated works
- How authors are creating workbooks
- Amazon's weak plagiarism detection
- Unethical ways and standards some authors are using to launch books
In this world of modern publishing, it's important keep up with trends, especially as technology and its application progress.
Currently, Ashley is working to find a more natural way to get published on the New York Times Best seller list without spending a dime.
This episode is jam-packed with information that will allow you to find a more pronounced strategy for becoming the most authentic author according to the rankings of the algorithm.
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Write Effing Now! is the podcast for writers who are ready to transform ideas into finished books.
Hosted by editor, publisher, and author Hilary Jastram, each episode provides practical advice on writing, editing, publishing, storytelling, marketing, audiobooks, artificial intelligence, and everything authors need to successfully navigate today's publishing world.
Whether you're writing your first book or building your author career, you'll find inspiration, education, and actionable strategies to help you write with confidence and publish with purpose.
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