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Understanding the Holiday Book Market – Prep Guide, Part 1

Understanding the Holiday Book Market – Prep Guide, Part 1

PART 1: Prep Guide for Authors Dear Readers, As the adage goes, knowing is half the battle. This rings particularly true when it comes to planning your holiday book sales. A successful seasonal campaign hinges on a deep understanding of the holiday market. A surge in consumer spending is characteristic of this season, and as an author, you need to be primed to seize this opportunity. This article will explore three vital strategies to better understand and leverage the holiday…

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Elizabeth Gilbert pulls forthcoming 2024 novel set in Siberia

Elizabeth Gilbert pulls forthcoming 2024 novel set in Siberia

Elizabeth Gilbert’s anticipated novel, The Snow Forest, was due to release in February 2024. The cover had just been revealed on national TV and pre-orders were open when the one-star Goodreads reviews started to pour in. Why? Because the novel is set in Siberia, and some Ukrainian readers were alleging the novel romanticizes Russia, even though they had not read the book. (The book centers around a family in the 1930s that finds refuge from the Soviet government in the…

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Children’s Book: Guide for Lonely kids

Children’s Book: Guide for Lonely kids

Check out the latest book layout and cover I created for Christy Lynn Anana’s  book, “Guide for Lonely Kids.” This captivating piece is the fourth book in the  “I Am Healing” book series on Amazon. Each vibrant page is a blend of two to five meticulously crafted images, courtesy of the MidJourney AI program. With the assistance of this cutting-edge technology, I was able to curate scenes tailored to my specifications.

Daily Digest: Potentially Lost Sales and Royalties due to Amazon’s Increased Retail Pricing Glitch

Daily Digest: Potentially Lost Sales and Royalties due to Amazon’s Increased Retail Pricing Glitch

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Several of my client’s print titles had an unexpected dramatic increase in “Retail Price” on Amazon. (ebooks seem to be fine). While Amazon technically has the right to do this, they must also increase the publisher’s royalty. What is worst, It is hard to “sell” books if the price is $10 or higher than retail. What a Holiday Headache!