Sep 19, 2020 | All Updates, Indie Publishing
I recently decided to rebuild my website and platform. I had been using a simple WordPress site and had been paying a significant monthly fee for an email list management / bulk sending provider. I have a hosting plan and I can install WordPress on my sites, so...
Sep 19, 2020 | All Updates, Indie Publishing
Back in 2017 I launched my first platform. I had websites prior to that, but a platform can be so much more. Basically a system of integrated tools that provide certain services to me and my audience, a platform is where I can highlight my creative / professional work...
Jun 20, 2017 | All Updates, Indie Publishing, Infinite Vampire
I published Infinite Vampire I: BLOOD 4 LIFE on May 7, 2017. I told about 15k people about it, and had 150 people buy the book! (1%). As of this writing, approximately five weeks after publishing, BLOOD 4 LIFE has 33 reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars. Next...
Oct 12, 2016 | All Updates, Indie Publishing, Writing Process
I’ve spent about 5 or 6 weeks of 12 hour days creating my author platform (my internet marketing platform); and the thing is, I DIDN’T START FROM SCRATCH. I already had a start with a couple websites, a blog, and an email list. In hindsight, it would have...
Oct 3, 2016 | All Updates, Indie Publishing
Amazon’s incentivized reviews have been the subject of media attention recently. Have no fear other indy authors; a blog post from amazon on the subject reveals that reviews for advanced reader copies (books) are being specifically allowed.