by Karen Brown | Sep 26, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Author Platform, Launch your book, Market your book, Publish your book, Self-publishing
This was a question that came up on Quora: is it enough to have an author page on Amazon? Let’s start by clarifying what an author page is. What is an author page on Amazon? Have you ever bought a book on Amazon and noticed that the author’s name is a...
by Karen Brown | Sep 19, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Before you start, Launch your book, Market your book, Publish your book, Self-publishing
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and when I look back at my time as an author, there are so many things I wish I’d known then that I know now, lessons that I’ve learned the hard way. Here are just 10! 1. Before you become a writer, become a critical reader....
by Karen Brown | Jul 6, 2020 | Market your book
Another question that I get asked is: “When should I start marketing my book?”. The answer to this will depend on how good you are at finishing. There is nothing more annoying for a reader to pre-order a book, only for the publication date to get put back...
by Karen Brown | Jun 15, 2020 | Market your book
You’ve written your book, proofread it, don’t some editing, created a book cover in Canva that you’re happy with and you’ve uploaded it to Amazon. Congratulations. You’re now going to be a published author. However, as a self-published author, your work has only just...