Brave New Bookshelf Episode 25: Harnessing AI for Author Success
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Get 50% Off All Yearly Plans [Publish Wide]
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How to Choose Keywords for Amazon KDP
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How to Market a Self-Published Book (Under a Budget!)
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16 Ebook Conversion Services for Authors & Publishers
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How to: Rapid Release Strategy for Books
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How Do Book Royalties Work?
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10 Tips on How to Build a Fanbase of Readers
Amid all the tactics and best practices in the publishing world, here’s what to…
How to Distribute Crime Fiction Globally
If you’re an author or publisher seeking the best way to sell your crime…
Book Distribution in Brazil: What to Know
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How to Run a Self-Publishing Business as an Authorpreneur
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About the Author Page: What to Know About Different Author Pages
Whether you’re a self-publishing company or author, you want to distribute your content…
Ingram Print-On-Demand With PublishDrive
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YA Books Unboxed: How To Publish a YA Novel
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How to Write Dark Fantasy. From Fantasy Story Ideas to Publishing Wide
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Authors Earn More With Subscription-Based Aggregation, Securing 100% Net Royalties
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How to Sell Audiobooks on Amazon & Beyond
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The Importance of Book Reviews for Authors
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How to Launch a Book on Social Media
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Guide on How to Use BookTok as an Author: Get Your Book on BookTok
We know TikTok, the popular social media platform widely known for its video snippets…
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How much does it cost to publish a book in 2024? The cost of…
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Sell Audiobooks on Spotify with PublishDrive
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23 Book Reviewers to Reach Out To
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Apple Audiobooks Distribution With PublishDrive
Hear, hear! We’ve got exciting news. PublishDrive added Apple Audiobooks distribution to the online…
Reflowable vs Fixed Ebook Formatting: Which One?
So you’ve decided to self-publish, taking matters into your own hands. Kudos. The workload…
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Know what a synopsis is? And is it needed for your self-published book? If…
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What is the difference between ebook and paperback? Valid question, especially when it comes…
How to Format an Ebook (Simple!)
So you completed your manuscript and are ready to turn it into an ebook.
How to Create an Audiobook (Simple!)
Turning your completed manuscript into an audiobook is a solid way to maximize your…
Empik: Sell to Poland’s #1 Online Book Retailer
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iReader: Reach Over 70 Million Readers With Your Book
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How to Publish a Music Book Online
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How Lauren Smith Makes 1/4th of Her Income With PublishDrive
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"With PublishDrive, there is a bigger representative on the market which can fight for…
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