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25th April 2013, 01:30 PM
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It certainly doesn't hurt to have a blog in place! That said, launching without one is perfectly fine too (and what I've done, for the most part). If you have a successful blog though, of course that...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
17th April 2013, 02:59 PM
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Very true. The maxim "You get what you pay for" seems to ring extra true in the world of outsourcing.
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16th April 2013, 04:06 PM
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16th April 2013, 01:11 PM
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Prepare for everyone here asking you: What's her name!???!
But really, you found a diamond in the rough, I'd say! Keep it tight.
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15th April 2013, 08:27 PM
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Kboards is a great resource, for sure.
As for outsourcing, the usual suspects apply: odesk, elance, freelancer, etc. They all have their pros and cons.
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15th April 2013, 05:38 AM
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13th April 2013, 06:17 PM
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Wow, first I've heard of this. I've found that doing a 5-day Free blast in a row right when I release a book is a great way to drum up downloads, shares, reviews, and word of mouth.
Guess it just...
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13th April 2013, 08:01 AM
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I've heard you can hope for one review from every 100+ sales/freebies. I'd say anywhere from 100-200 is more accurate. But just keep at it, keep promoting, and once you get a review or two, they...
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12th April 2013, 06:23 AM
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Do some experimenting, find out what works for you. I used to try a day or two here, then paid, then a few more free days. Now I tend to do all 5 free days at once. It shoots you up the charts and...
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11th April 2013, 07:28 AM
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11th April 2013, 05:36 AM
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10th April 2013, 03:39 PM
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It shows up as $2.99 when I clicked on it! I think it'll be okay. Good job for taking action!
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9th April 2013, 12:44 PM
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Totally depends on the length, quality, and genre of your book. Mine range from $0.99 to $7.99 (for a collection of stories). Lots of experimenting to find a sweet spot for each book though.
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8th April 2013, 12:14 PM
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Depends on length, type of non-fiction (cookbook? how to guide? historical research?), and quality.
Definitely do not charge the same on every book no matter the size. You gotta keep testing and...
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7th April 2013, 04:07 PM
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By formatting, I mean making sure your book looks good when someone reads it on a Kindle. There are a few certain rules you have to follow to make sure that everything appears as it should, but...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
7th April 2013, 12:11 PM
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I'm just trying to share what little knowledge I have! I've picked up a lot of great advice for free on WF throughout the years, so now that I finally had a little bit of success, I wanted to pay it...
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7th April 2013, 12:10 PM
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What are the FB groups? If you can share...or if they're exclusive...point me in the right direction ;)
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7th April 2013, 10:37 AM
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Yea, exactly! Having free forums for every other topic certainly hasn't hurt WSO sales or other paid options. If anything, I bet it would actually benefit them, because more people would be able to...
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7th April 2013, 10:19 AM
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I agree. I brought that up in the "Suggestions" sub-forum....it's been pretty quiet though. I understand that someone is making money off the Paid Kindle forum, but, it seems to go against the goals...
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7th April 2013, 08:21 AM
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I'm finishing up a guide today, actually. It won't be a WSO, it won't be in the Kindle Member only thread, and it won't be for sale on Amazon.
It will be free.
This is the type of information...
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7th April 2013, 06:48 AM
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I too have never heard of an account being shut down for this. Sounds like someone's reasoning for not doing any work and putting their books up on Kindle! :rolleyes:
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th April 2013, 07:56 AM
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Picking a niche: Research what's hot and trending on Kindle; compare that with Google keyword tool; compare that with your interests (because you should be interested in what you write, or that will...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
6th April 2013, 07:24 AM
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This is my key :cool: I mean, if I can get a book done in a day or two, and spend maybe $20 on it, then if it sells 5 copies a month, it pays for itself in 2 months. After that, it's all profit on...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
5th April 2013, 05:27 PM
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Yea, I've never done much off-marketing Amazon; that's one of the allures (personally). I suppose if you set up a separate page for the book, blast FB and Twitter, etc, you'll probably get a bit more...
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5th April 2013, 11:59 AM
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How long have you had the books up? I saw one of your books. Few comments about your book on Amazon, just from 10 seconds on the page:
1) Cover is very lackluster, unimaginative, and does not make...
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5th April 2013, 07:17 AM
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Hey there, fellow Miamian! Yes, my wife and I love the book fair. Went in the rain last year to hear Kurt Vonnegut's son speak. Great time.
I'll have to respectfully disagree with your statement...
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5th April 2013, 07:14 AM
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5th April 2013, 05:53 AM
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Or John Locke. He's made over a million SOLELY on Kindle. And he writes, shall we say, not the greatest prose ever. It's all about proficiency and sticking with it.
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4th April 2013, 07:58 PM
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Honestly, about the only thing you need to know is how to make a clickable Table of Contents. The rest is easy.
K.I.S.S.
Keep It Simple, Stupid (not you, personally)
Kindle won't recognize...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
4th April 2013, 05:27 PM
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No problem. Get those books ready! The only way to progress, is by taking action and moving forward :cool:
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4th April 2013, 03:29 PM
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Sorry! Been swamped with messages. If you post here, I'll probably have a better chance of finding it.
As for formatting, I'll give my $0.02:
Formatting is absolutely crucial. Many bad reviews...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
4th April 2013, 01:13 PM
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More than 55k in less than a year?? Geez...you should be sharing your secrets! :cool:
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
4th April 2013, 12:21 PM
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Exactly. It's daunting, at first. But once you realize that all of the above points are 100% true, it's pretty liberating.
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4th April 2013, 07:22 AM
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You can always just publish it under a Pen Name, if you're worried about ruining your real name.
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4th April 2013, 07:21 AM
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Thanks for the tip; CreateSpace is definitely something we're looking into for a few of our titles that would translate into a hard copy really well.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd April 2013, 10:11 AM
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Haha, love that review. Hated the books, still bought all 6 :D
To be honest, I'm looking at getting into fiction. I have 2 ideas that I either need to just block off some time and write, or find a...
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3rd April 2013, 09:54 AM
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Varies greatly by topic, genre, etc. My shortest is 21 pages. My longest is 268 pages!
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3rd April 2013, 09:19 AM
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Pick something you're at least somewhat interested in! You're going to be spending a fair amount of time (particularly in the beginning) dealing with the text (researching, editing, etc), so if it's...
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3rd April 2013, 09:08 AM
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Right now I'm working...3 main niches, with 3 different pen names. I'm slowly expanding off of those niches ever-so-slightly, using the same pen names. Building continuity with your pen name is key....
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3rd April 2013, 09:02 AM
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Exactly this. Personally, I don't think that anyone should spend any money on a Kindle WSO or any "Get Rick Quick with Kindle" guides. That's not what works for this format. You have to enjoy writing...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
3rd April 2013, 07:13 AM
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I agree, partially. If you're only creating Kindle books for a quick buck, then yes, it's not a sustainable idea.
If, on the other hand, you actually like to write, and you're passionate about...
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3rd April 2013, 06:08 AM
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1) You can set your own prices, from $0.99 to $9.99 (I believe). So earning power is based on that.
2) There is no minimum. I've seen people selling "books" less than 10 pages. But I wouldn't do...
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3rd April 2013, 06:05 AM
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I don't have any lists. I don't write books that would be "list-building" types of books. I suppose I could try to build a list with the niches and genres I'm in, but at this point, it's not...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd April 2013, 08:52 PM
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This is a very important and helpful tip. Especially if you're writing fiction. Many of the best-selling authors are so successful because they have multi-book series. Then, you can offer the first...
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2nd April 2013, 08:49 PM
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YES. Absolutely forgot to mention this. Covers are so very, very important. I know, your mother told you to never judge a book by its cover, but you know what? EVERY Kindle customer does exactly...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd April 2013, 08:09 PM
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My one tip: write about something your passionate about. It's the only way to push through the times when you'll feel burned out and that it's not worth it!
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd April 2013, 08:06 PM
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Thanks for the comments. As for this part:
What I do (and this maybe just works for me, because I actually enjoy writing) is I'll outsource only part of the project. Either the outline/sketch of...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
2nd April 2013, 07:43 PM
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It's the most successful way I've found to make money online. Yes, it has a lot of drawbacks (which I'll mention in a minute), but holy s*** do the rewards ever make up for them! I only seriously...
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