Category: Self-Publishing Week in Review

Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self-Publishing Week in Review: 12/23/14

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.

Seven Books That Will Convince You to Read Self-Published Authors

Shelf Unbound recently revealed the winners of its annual indie writing competition. Checking out these books can provide a glimpse of what is successful in the industry and remind you that self-published authors are talented.

 Book Review Success for Indie Authors

Book reviews help ensure that your book gets loads of attention right from the start. This informative article discusses free reviews, paid reviews, customer reviews, and creating a review action plan. It is a must read.

Going Solo: Veteran Narrator Self-Publishes Audio Edition of Cult Classic

Award-winning narrator Robert Fass turned to self-publishing for the audio edition of one of his favorite novels.Fass has taken the unusual step of acquiring the audio rights to and self-publishing It Happened In Boston?, which he both performed and produced at his home studio in the Bronx.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Executive 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: 12/16/14

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.

 Hi! Can We Talk About Self-Publishing?

The author of this Huffington Post article shares why he thinks self-publishing is great. I love the humor and honesty of this article.

 The Indie Author’s Guide to Rights

Without the guidance of literary agents, indie authors have to take special care to protect their rights—including copyright—when negotiating with a self-publishing service. This informative article is a must read.

Former JPMorgan Banker Lands 6-Figure Book Deal For ‘Social Network’-Meets-‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Online Series

Michelle Miller, a former banker at JPMorgan, just landed a six-figure book deal based on her self-published online series “The Underwriting,” a 12-part weekly serial found on theunderwriting.com. This success story is an interesting read for writers and professionals considering adding the title author to their resume.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Executive 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: 12/09/14

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.

 When Photographers Become Self-Publishing Companies

This Times article discusses how an increasing number of photographers are bypassing traditional photo book publishers, setting up, instead, their own imprints. This is an interesting read for photographers considering publishing a photo book.

Tax Strategy for Indie Authors

For indie authors, everything from printer paper to paper clips is a potential tax write-off. The trick is staying on top of your expenses and knowing where to draw the line. This article is a must read.

Book Week: Three authors reveal why they took matters into their own hands and self published

This article reveals why three authors decided to self-publish. This is an interesting read for anyone considering self-publishing.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Executive 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: 12/02/14

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.

Defying the Traditional Model: Crowdfunding in Sci-Fi and fantasy

While the publishing industry has seen a number of changes over the past few years, the impact of crowdfunding on the sci-fi and fantasy genres is potentially game-changing. This is an interesting read for all writers in these genres.

Sidestepping the Slush Pile: PW Talks with Tricia Donovan

In this interview, indie author Tricia Donovan talks about how she leveraged Kickstarter, a book trailer, and a little help from her friends to bring her novel to market. This is a fascinating read for all authors.

Five Digital Publishing Questions for Jane Friedman

This post is part of the “Digital Publishing Questions” blog series featuring Scratch Magazine publisher Jane Friedman. The series is intended to help lay the groundwork for conversations that will take place at the Digital Book World Conference + Expo, kicking off on January 13, 2015.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Executive 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: 11/24/14

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.

Blazing the Self-Publishing Path

In this Publisher’s Weekly article, indie pioneer M.C.A. Hogarth shares her self-publishing journey and looks to the future of self-publishing. This is a fascinating read for all writers.

The Indie Author’s Guide to Customer Reviews

This article reveals how indie authors can turn that discouraging “no customer reviews yet” message into a smattering of star ratings and commentary. This is a must read for self-publishing authors.

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: INFOGRAPHIC

This visual aid is an excellent resource for writers wondering whether self-publishing is right for them. It walks you through questions about your personal goals and beliefs to decide which type of publisher is best for you. While I still recommend doing more research when choosing a publisher, this is a great tool to help you learn about which choice might be a good match for you.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Executive 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.