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How This Author Funded $78k Using Kickstarter – Interview with Mary Mecham
https://youtu.be/uT-4JYa8Do4 What’s the secret behind funding over $78,000 for books on Kickstarter? I recently sat down to interview indie author, Mary Mecham, on her experience launching her first Kickstarter, which was wildly successful. We’ll be discussing how her...
Is Publishing Your Book on Kickstarter Worth It?
https://youtu.be/kU-B1kR5v7M I raised over $4,000 for my book using Kickstarter, but after countless hours invested into creating, marketing, and fulfilling the Kickstarter, was it worth it? In today's video, I will be revealing the sometimes brutal truth of hosting a...
What It REALLY Costs to Self-Publish a Book | Cover Design, Editing & Marketing Budget
https://youtu.be/LUTR0iX4iA0 It's time to expose exactly how much money I spent self-publishing my latest novel, Sparks in Iceland! In this video, I go through everything I spent to create the book, including hiring editors, illustrators, and marketing! I'll also be...
Marketing For Authors
45 Ways to Sell More Books – Book Marketing Idea Checklist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAXkI-s7GOY 45 Ways to Sell More Books - Book Marketing Idea Checklist // So far in my Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing a Book Series here on YouTube I've talked a lot about how to create your book, such as choosing a print on demand...
Book Marketing Strategies & Publishing Timeline I Used to Self-Publish my Novel
https://youtu.be/Ocy76PrH21k Book Marketing Strategies & Publishing Timeline I Used to Self-Publish my Novel // Today’s video I’m walking you through the book publishing timeline I created for my novel, Meet Me at the Summit. In a previous video I talked about my...
Is NetGalley the Secret to More Book Reviews? Self-Published Author’s Guide to NetGalley
https://youtu.be/fhno00BZjiY Is NetGalley the Secret to More Book Reviews? Self-Published Author’s Guide to NetGalley // Get ready because this video is a long one. My book Meet Me at the Summit was on NetGalley and today I’m talking about my experience. The good,...
YA INK & Writing Tips
My Productivity Hack as a Writer & Mom
https://youtu.be/I5YYZCR80C8 I recently got a new addition to my writing office that has felt like such a huge productivity hack for me. I feel like I'm getting more done and feel more awake. The hack? I got a treadmill that goes under my desk. And for me, it's been a...
Create Special Editions of Your Book – DIY Stenciled Book Edges
https://youtu.be/KWnbGKTJfBs I've always wanted sprayed edges of my books, but as an indie author, it can be extra challenging to create special editions of your books. It often involves ordering large quantities and a bit of an investment. What if you wanted to...
How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Book – Novel Brainstorming
https://youtu.be/FZkHhddcuoQ How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Book - Novel Brainstorming // Are you someone who has a story idea that you would love to turn into a book one day, but you don't know where to start? I'll be giving a quick overview of the brainstorming,...