Book Marketing
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Can You Sell Directly To Readers?
Yes, you can sell books from your own website and skip Amazon's 30% cut, but you pay card fees and need your own readers. Fees compared, with my experience.
How To Get Rated By Renowned Authors?
Well-known authors rarely read cold requests. Build a following, follow them where they post, then ask politely for a blurb. Here is what to do and avoid.
Where To Find A Professional Narrator?
On ACX with a royalty share, or hire one yourself, for example on Upwork, and keep the full royalty. Costs, ACX rates and how to hire a good narrator.
How Many Books Do You Need To Sell To Make A Living?
Divide the income you need by your royalty per sale. See the sum, why one book rarely pays the bills, and how a series in every format changes it.
Can I Get My Royalties Faster On KDP?
KDP pays about 60 days after the end of the sales month (90 for Expanded Distribution) and you cannot speed it up. See why payments get delayed and how to cope.
Selling 1,000 Copies In 1 Month?
Yes, a nonfiction book can, if you pick the right niche, but don't make that number your goal. The niche check I use and the daily goal to set.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.