BookBub: It Works

I heard about BookBub promotions through Michael R. Hick’s blog (via Goodreads), where he shared his (accidental) experience with BookBub. I did some research and it sounded like a really great service. I signed up for their emails to see what the service was like, and was impressed. Every day I received an email with [...]

Self-Publishing Series: Refunds

It may not have happened yet, but sooner or later it will. The little column marked “Units Refunded” on your Reports page will show a number higher than zero. If you’re anything like me, your first thoughts might look something like this: Evil Voice in the back of my head: “Well f*** you too.” Me: [...]

The Sticky Side of Consumer Reviews

There’s no denying that consumer reviews can either make or break a sale, especially at online retailers. Before shelling out your money, you want to know that the book is a good one. Consumer reviews can tell you what others enjoyed or disliked about a book, its weak points, etc. It’s helpful stuff, and some people choose to be the helpful review writers.

Read Your Contract

Read your contract carefully with each self-publishing channel you employ and make sure you understand it fully. That way you won’t look silly complaining about it when you fail to uphold your end of the bargain.