Economics of Self Publishing

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Remarkable Economics of Self Publishing The Economics of Self Publishing sit at the intersection of creative ambition and unforgiving math.  Most writers are sold a dream of effortless royalties and bestseller badges, but the numbers rarely cooperate without a plan.  Hours disappear into drafting, editing, and formatting, while sales often arrive in unpredictable, uneven bursts.​ This … Read more

Lessons From Successful Book Launches

Lessons Learned from Book Launches - Gorilla Riding The Launch

Lessons From Successful Book Launches Book Launches represent one of the most challenging yet pivotal moments in an author’s career, yet only 22% of authors describe them as positive experiences.  In today’s publishing landscape, where between 600,000 and 1 million new books flood the market annually, standing out requires more than just quality writing. The … Read more

File Management – For Authors

File Management - For Authors

File Management – For Authors In this eye-opening video, you’ll discover the critical importance of file management for authors, especially when dealing with publishing platforms like Amazon KDP.  We share personal experiences that highlight how proper file management can save your career and protect your work. This video post was inspired by a brief conversation … Read more

Categorizing Email Lists

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Categorizing Email Lists: Categorizing email lists is important to our foundation because it will help us have the right conversations with the right fans.  In this video, you’ll learn about the crucial importance of categorizing your email list as an independent author. First, we share personal insights on overcoming procrastination and using AI tools to … Read more

Publishing Your Work

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Publishing Your Work: In this video, “Publishing Your Work,” you’ll discover why publishing is the crucial 1% activity that produces over 90% of results in your writing career. I share my insights on the importance of shifting focus from building infrastructure to actually publishing content. Publishing Your Work – Key Takeaways: The Publishing Process: Publishing … Read more

Producing Fiction That Sells

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Producing Fiction That Sells “Producing Fiction That Sells” explores the essential strategies for creating and marketing fiction that resonates with readers. Summary: In this insightful video, we share thoughts on the challenges and strategies involved in producing fiction that not only gets written but also sells. Drawing inspiration from a young author’s success, we discuss … Read more