Category: Kelly Speaks

Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self-Publishing Week in Review: 12/10/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self-publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self-publishing process, which will lead to a greater self-publishing experience. To help you stay current on self-publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news.

Companies book profits from self-publishing

This USATODAY report talks about a social worker who self-published her books, sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and made millions. It also discusses the success of other self-published authors and self-publishing statistics.

Guess Which Amazon Top 100 List Self-Published Women Dominate?

At a recent trade conference, Amazon.com divulged that roughly 25 percent of its U.S. Kindle Top 100 list for 2012 was composed of self-published and “indie” authors. According to stats from this year’s current list, those numbers don’t seem to be budging. This is good news for self-published authors and independent publishing houses across the United States, but the big winner in this news seems to be women authors. This article is a must read for self-publishing authors.

The Self-Publishing Debate: A Social Scientist Separates Fact from Fiction (Part 1 of 3)

The author of this article begins by saying, “If you had asked me a year ago, I would have told you that self-publishing was the road to nowhere.” She goes on to share her research on self-publishing and how her perception of self-publishing has changed. This is a fascinating read for self-published authors.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing

5 Reasons to Self-Publish in December

With so much going on in December, you may be wondering if now is the right time to self-publish your book. Here are five reasons why December is a great month to start the self-publishing process.

Savings

Many self-publishing companies are getting in the holiday spirit by offering great deals on publishing packages and marketing options. This can save you money and provide you with services that will enhance the success of your book.

A Gift to Yourself

Publishing a book is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. The sense of accomplishment and pride is better than any box of chocolates or new sweater. Celebrate the holiday season by giving yourself the memorable gift of self-publishing.

Plenty of Time to Market

By starting the self-publishing process in December, you will have your printed book early in 2014. This gives you the rest of the year to market your book and plenty of time to accomplish your yearly marketing and sales goals.

A Jump Start on Your To-Do List

If you are reading this, “publishing a book” is probably on your 2014 to-do list. Start the year off right by checking it off the list before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

Be a Part of a Great Trend

According to Bowker, the self-publishing market is up 59% compared to last year.You can be a part of that amazing statistic and be a part of the changing publishing industry.

Happy Holidays!

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self-Publishing Week in Review: 12/03/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self-publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self-publishing process, which will lead to a greater self-publishing experience. To help you stay current on self-publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news.

How I Do It: Super Successful Indie Authors Share Their Secrets. This Week: Diane Capri

In this interview, thriller author Diane Capri shares her secrets to success, her upcoming plans, and her tips for other authors. One of her important pieces of advice is “Learn the business.” I couldn’t agree more. It is very important for authors to understand the publishing industry and keep up-to-date on the latest news and trends.

Ten Things I’ve Learned from Evaluating Self-Published Books for a Year

Jessica Bennett, co-creator of Compulsion Reads, shares ten things she’s learned from evaluating self-published books. This article is insightful and a must read for anyone considering self-publishing. Her reflections give authors a glance into the mistakes and successes of other self-published authors and can help writers avoid making the same mistakes.

Companies book profits from self-publishing

This article shares the story of a social worker who sold her self-published books on Amazon. She has been very profitable and successful. This is an interesting read for anyone considering self-publishing.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
Kelly Speaks, Uncategorized

5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Self-Publishing

As you enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner this week, I hope you take the time to reflect on all the things you have to be thankful for. As a writer, there are many reasons to be thankful for self-publishing. Here are the top five.

1. Creative Freedom

Self-publishing gives writers the freedom to creatively express themselves. They don’t have to wait for an editor to decide their story is worthy or be told to change their vision to fit a commercial market.

2. Control

Self-publishing authors maintain complete control throughout the publishing process. They decide how the book will look, read, and be sold.

3. Financial Opportunity

Self-publishing offers writers the opportunity to earn an income from their work. Unlike traditional publishing, self-publishing authors aren’t stuck with low royalties. They earn more from each book they sell.

4. A Changing Market

Self-publishing continues to grow in popularity, and previously successful traditional authors are even choosing to go the self-publishing route with their new books. With this comes more respect for self-published authors.

5. No Waiting

Traditional publishing is a long process filled with rejection. Self-publishing authors don’t have to suffer through countless rejection letters, and their books are often printed quicker those printed by traditional publishers.

I’d love to know, why are you thankful for self-publishing?

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self-Publishing Week in Review: 11/26/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self-publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self-publishing process, which will lead to a greater self-publishing experience. To help you stay current on self-publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news.

Bestselling Author Allison Winn Scotch on Self-Publishing The Theory of Opposites 

New York Times-bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch recently decided to self-publish her fifth book, The Theory of Opposites. In this interview, Scotch shares why she decided to self-publish and her self-publishing experience. Spoiler alert: She sold the movie rights before the book even came out!

Brooke Warner’s Advice on Self-Publishing: ‘Don’t Try to Do it All Yourself!’

Self-Publishing Intensive speaker Brooke Warner tells authors how to prepare their manuscripts for publication. Here number one tip for self-published authors is to make sure they have a team. This article is a must read for self-publishing authors.

Finish Your Book with Mediabistro’s Self-Publishing Intensive

December 5 – December 19, 2013 MediaBistro will host Self-Publishing Intensive, an interactive online event, designed to help self-publishing authors through the final and most important steps of the publishing process. The event features speakers, how-to sessions, “homework,” peer interaction, and more.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.