Bücher von Maggie McVay Lynch

Once you have a finished book, you need to get it into readers' hands. Loading your book to a vendor looks deceivingly easy. However, the career author knows that each vendor has its own methods for promoting books, performing searches, and identifying ready buyers. You need to take advantage of these differences in order to maximize your profits and discoverability.Capitalize on competitive retail pricing in different markets, and use effective metadata to draw more readers to your books. Learn to: Write compelling book blurbs for each title that focus on "reader cookies" and marketing. Unlock keywords and get access to hidden category options. Take advantage of search algorithm nuances at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Apple. Use aggregators to increase distribution opportunities around the world. Evaluate opportunities for direct sales to bookstores and individual consumers.

Frustrated with the plethora of conflicting information on how to self-publish? Wouldn't it be wonderful to sit down with someone who has already made the mistakes, done the analysis, and will provide you the short cuts-the secrets about the things that work? Now you have that chance with the Career Author Secrets series.Indie Publishing (Self Publishing) has changed dramatically in the past five years. There are now new, easier tools to use for every part of the process-editing, formatting, distribution, sales, and analysis. This first book in the Career Author Secrets series provides a foundation for navigating the indie publishing process and staying away from the scammers. It breaks down the requirements for self-publishing successfully, protecting your rights for the future, and YES I do share all the secrets I've learned.It contains everything a DIY author needs to get her book from manuscript to professional publication in both ebook and print, including:Why books don't sellOptions for DIY or contracting professionalsThe truth about ISBNs & Copyright RegistrationSecrets for formatting your book the easy wayCreating book covers that sellMaking decisions about distributionThis book is especially valuable for those with limited technical skills who want to produce a quality professional book for the least amount of cost. Learn the secrets to easier implementation and how to make good decisions on what is worth your time and money.