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How much does book editing cost? And are you getting ripped off?

How much does book editing cost? And are you getting ripped off?

…of high quality book editors, check out this post on Kindlepreneur: The Master Guide to Choosing The Best Book Editor Improve your book without an editor Editing is a big… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

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How to win the self-publishing gauntlet (a massive cheatsheet and guided walkthrough)

How to win the self-publishing gauntlet (a massive cheatsheet and guided walkthrough)

…www.bookbutchers.com. How to design your (e)book cover If you’re designing your own ebook cover (or even if you’re hiring a professional designer) you’ll probably be inclined to design your...

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Interviews and podcast appearances

…made $10K a month designing book covers. (#13) Book Cover Design and Entrepreneurship with Joanna Penn (The Creative Penn) All you need to know about book covers with Ani Alexander How to…

November 26, 2015 279
When should you just give up (how not to fail as an author)

When should you just give up (how not to fail as an author)

…the book on the same day as another bestselling book in my genre (mainstream) gets published. 5. Find ways to encourage people to buy my books with other bestselling books… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 24, 2015 Derek Murphy promotion 65
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways for Writers

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways for Writers

…professional.   Free ebook cover design ($629) I’ll make you a simple (but awesome) ebook cover – the front side only – that will sell the book. I won’t give… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

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How many books do you need to sell to become a bestseller?

…with my book, Guerrilla Publishing. Download now for free and get access to my new companion workbook and book launch roadmap (this is advanced stuff you won’t find anywhere else).  … The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 22, 2015 Derek Murphy kindle 792

Why most authors are doomed to fail in 2016 (current problems with the publishing industry)

…have to A) learn book design B) learn web design C) figure out social media, book marketing, Amazon ranking and all the other stuff. It’s a lot to learn. Most… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 20, 2015 Derek Murphy 245
Book shaped reading lamps for bibliophiles (GIVEAWAY!)

Book shaped reading lamps for bibliophiles (GIVEAWAY!)

…with antique book covers. Still, credit should go to Lumio, this is their website. The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it here…. The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 19, 2015 Derek Murphy giveaways, prize 142
7 ways to hack Amazon’s “also bought” section and triple your book sales

7 ways to hack Amazon’s “also bought” section and triple your book sales

…page and in your ebook. You can put them in the front of your book, and then add links to other author’s books in the back matter. Add recommended books… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 18, 2015 Derek Murphy kindle, sell books 233
How to set your book for presale on iBooks, Kindle and Smashwords (and why you should)

How to set your book for presale on iBooks, Kindle and Smashwords (and why you should)

…whole book, I’ll publish the print version and do a more focused book launch. The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it here…. The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 15, 2015 Derek Murphy ibooks, kindle, preorders, presales, smashwords 106
How I got 8500+ new readers on my email list BEFORE I published my first book with giveaways

How I got 8500+ new readers on my email list BEFORE I published my first book with giveaways

…signed YA books (also ended). Books are a great idea because you can give away a package of bestselling books for any genre or subject; you can also ask the authors if… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

November 11, 2015 Derek Murphy giveaways, kingsumo, rafflecopter 618
What’s the difference between book serials and a series of books, and what’s best for marketing and sales?

What’s the difference between book serials and a series of books, and what’s best for marketing and sales?

…series are several books but each book has a story arc and a satisfying resolution. Harry Potter is a series. Almost all traditionally published books are series. One novel is… The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour. Totally free. Get it...

October 23, 2015 Derek Murphy serials, series, short fiction, writing novels. 804
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