#self-publishing success

[scottrandygerber]

THE KDP EFFECT, Your Blueprint to Self-Publishing Success book is currently available on Amazon by Author Scott Randy Gerber.

It has been a busy year with all the projects and completing the two books. The latest book is all about self-publishing and is called THE KDP EFFECT and is available on Amazon as of a few days ago. The book covers everything you need to know to be successful using KDP for self publishing.

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[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

¡Happy Wednesday, Todo El Mundo!

Share in Scarlet's joy: She's so thrilled to share that the final text of her first ❤️‍🔥 book has been uploaded to KDP!!!

October 3, 2024 I’m so thrilled to share that the final text of my next (and first ❤️‍🔥) book has been uploaded to KDP!!! It’s ready for release on October 14, 2024!!!! Can you FEEL MY EXCITEMENT!!!!! I’m a bird on FIRE 🐦‍🔥 with LOVE & JOY! CLICK HERE to Read about SCARLET YEARNINGS on Medium + Preorder! FOLLOWERS OF DIGITAL MEHMET: There’s still time for you to get free access to a digital…

[vanhelsingapologist]

Publishing has always been a fucking nightmare, but now it’s a layer of hell. It’s not enough that writers be good at what they do. Writers have to maintain an active social media presence and cultivate a following. Be available.

They have to be conventionally attractive enough to look good enough to see on a screen, aesthetically pleasing, kind, funny, up-to-date on trends, socially aware but not so controversial that they turn off a brand from California from slapping their discount code on a video promoting a book.

They have to do all of this with no media training, with little help from the companies that are supposed to be doing this for them.

Of course, a lot of this isn't possible for say, the 40-something mother of two who teaches English at a school and writes on the side. She’s boxed out of an already complex industry that already has enough walls.

On some level, I think authors have always marketed themselves a little, but we’ve reached such a crazy point where we’re demanding the author become the influencer. Accessibility in publishing has narrowed from an inch to a sliver. And that inch was hard enough to get in as is.

[boneskullravenriver]

This is why I never show people IRL that I write. I don't like to talk about it. But I had my notebook out and person (keeping it vague here lol) saw and asked me what I was doing and I awkwardly went "I'm writing a novel" and then they launch into how "you know you can publish that right?? It's easy these days" (no it isn't)

And I'm just sitting there going "yeah, I know 😐"

"you can get paid for it"

"yeah I know 😐"

[ettawritesnstudies]

long story short: My short stories aren't selling as consistently as I hoped they would, and with publishing and wedding costs on the horizon, I'm hoping memberships will be a more effective way of making income, so I'm curious to see what people are most interested in seeing!

Tagging @abalonetea because I know you do patreon and that's similar so I'm curious to see what's worked for you in the past?

[sadaveniren]

Fun facts about Maya’s new book!!

She doesn’t have a publishing deal (yet?)

However do you know this Sada? You might ask. Well it is quite simple dears. First: she didn’t list any publisher, which is a difference from how -say - Lottie announced her new book.

There is also nothing that comes up when you search for Maya or the book, and there’s nothing in any trade magazines about her book being picked up.

On top of that, her illustrator? He only made his IG account 6 hours ago. He is in fact a real artist but the account she tagged is brand new.

Just some fun facts 🤗

[phooka-animation]

end of year summary! had a blast this year 🤠 got to do some sweet animal art for my friends wedding and brought some of the sequences ive been imagining for YEARS to life in my comic 🥹

[oathofmoonlight]

terrible time to be not just a casual user of the internet but also trapped in the eternal self-promotion machine of being an independently published creator!

[darkwood-hollows]

i have such a love/hate relationship with writing forums like on one hand they can be extremely helpful to people but i always end up feeling that on the other hand 85% of questions asked would be better served by just...picking up a book and reading it.

"How do i do *insert craft question here*". Hmmm maybe see how your favorite authors are doing it. maybe see how popular authors are doing it, maybe see how "bad" writing does it, maybe see how "good" writing does it. maybe you need to read.

[gailynovelry]

I think I got the summary for Ember Warrior hashed out! Figured I'd post it here really quick to get a little feedback on it. I'm curious as to if it's interest-grabbing, and/or if there are any confusing sentences in there.

War has come for Rhimn. The unified feyrie courts strike back against the knights of the Irongardhe, casting the dark-winged shadow of Lady Death over Gadhi.

While Crislie wrestles with unexpected heritage and razes the frontlines of open warfare, her friends navigate the political intrigue of their Heraldry. As Meparik sets off on a diplomatic mission to convince the Ulluan Matrius to lend her aid, Navaeli parleys with the feyrie courts on behalf of General Morekai, hoping that he may hold the key to the cage of her Heraldry.

But allies may be more difficult to make than outright enemies. When Ullua is reluctant to make war with its neighbor, and the courtleaders and generals have agendas of their own, the situation might not be as straightforward as putting an ax through a foe . . .

And it’s far too easy for foes to pose as friends.

As the Ashen Army advances, the political imperatives of everyone’s roles threaten to devour them — but faltering could cost the lives and freedom of the fey of Rhimn.

[pumpkin-lith]

400% atteiiiiints ! 2h avant la fin de la campagne, les 400% sont passés, ça veut dire couvertures rigides pour les romans ! Regardez comme ils vont être BEAUX ! Je suis si contente!!

400 % reached, 2 hours before the end of the crowdfunding ! I’m so happy, the hardcover is unlocked, look at how pretty they’re gonna be !!!

[sureuncertainty]

really salty about the way that i physically cannot afford to hire an editor for my book to self-publish and i’m just gonna have to accept that because I can’t spend between $500 and $1000 on it, I’ve been trying to save up for about a year now but i can’t even save up to not get behind on my rent, i got an eviction notice the other day (which will be fine tho i’m paying my rent tomorrow when i get paid), so it’s not like that’s an investment i can ever feasibly afford. like.... i guess poor people just don’t get to be as successful bc of the exorbitant costs associated with proper professional editing (which i’m not saying SHOULDN’T be what they are, because they’re absolutely fair i just physically cannot afford them) so sucks to be me i guess

[keylimepieeeeee]

In terms of style and tone WB is more aligned with "commercially successful" or “mainstream” dark fantasy (whatever the heck that means anyway), but in reality you could probably call it "the author's thinly veiled fetish (for whump shit)" and on god i realized i need an outlet for being blatantly about that torture porn/whump shit after several years of hanging out with writers gunning for traditional publishing, agonizing over querying agents and comp titles and big 5 publishing houses and tying themselves into knots about "marketability" and all of that. i say this with the utmost love, but good lord. how exhausting. either way, I’ve got massive writers block and I’m really hoping that indulging in the core of the project - the backstory behind the scenes stuff I daydream about but never write down (until now!!!) - will help me get my ass drafting again

[selfpubjourney]

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[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

How I Will Help Freelance Writers Save $600 by Condensing My Bestseller 5 Times for Them

Just like some prefer fatty cuts while others opt for lean, my goal is to cater to the unique needs of every reader. Reader Feedback is everything for book authors! As a busy content creator myself, I know the demands of trying to keep up with reading, writing, and staying ahead in the game. That’s why I wanted to share a real-life solution I developed to help writers save time — and…

[hayatheauthor]

10 Flaws to Give Your Perfect Characters to Make Them Human

If you're tired of the usual vices like arrogance or impatience, here are some unique (or at least less basic) character flaws to give your perfect characters: 

Pathological Altruism

A character so obsessed with helping others that they end up doing more harm than good. Their inability to let others grow or face consequences creates tension.

2. Moral Narcissism

A character who sees themselves as morally superior to others, constantly justifying selfish or harmful actions because they believe they have the moral high ground.

3. Chronic Self-Sabotage

A character who intentionally undermines their own success, perhaps due to deep-seated feelings of unworthiness, pushing them into frustrating, cyclical failures.

4. Emotional Numbness

Rather than feeling too much, this character feels too little. Their lack of emotional response to critical moments creates isolation and makes it difficult for them to connect with others.

5. Fixation on Legacy

This character is obsessed with how they’ll be remembered after death, often sacrificing present relationships and happiness for a future that’s uncertain.

6. Fear of Irrelevance

A character-driven by the fear that they no longer matter, constantly seeking validation or pursuing extreme measures to stay important in their social or professional circles.

7. Addiction to Novelty

Someone who needs constant newness in their life, whether it’s experiences, relationships, or goals. They may abandon projects, people, or causes once the excitement fades, leaving destruction in their wake.

8. Compulsive Truth-Telling

A character who refuses to lie, even in situations where a lie or omission would be the kinder or more pragmatic choice. This flaw causes unnecessary conflict and social alienation.

9. Over-Identification with Others' Pain

Instead of empathy, this character feels others' pain too intensely, to the point that they can’t function properly in their own life. They’re paralyzed by the suffering of others and fail to act effectively.

10. Reluctant Power

A character who fears their own strength, talent, or influence and is constantly trying to shrink themselves to avoid the responsibility or consequences of wielding it.

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