Free Advice Friday

Every week Amy answers your questions. This week she talks about:

How important are press releases?

What to do after the press release?

How to get reviews?

Publishing crossword books?

I'm keeping the title of my book the same, but changing the illustrations, do I need a new ISB and number? 

If you rerelease a book, is it a good opportunity to get new endorsements and professional reviews?

Choosing the right keywords

How to look professional on the web.

When looking for a publisher, do I recommend getting an agent or going straight to a publisher?

what is the sequence of moving from a vanity publisher to self publishing?

How to start over if you lose access to your images.

What a deal with a major book looks like.

Book displays

Pricing with audible.

Questions to ask your marketing company before your give them money.

Is it  a good idea to put your book up on KDP for preorder before the actual launch and what's the ideal time to keep it on preorder?

What effects your lift.

Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Every week we answer your book publishing questions: This week we talk about:

When purchasing ISB in, should you also purchase barcodes?

I heard that bookstores like Barnes and noble only put on their shelves one book by one publisher and one category. Is this true?

Where do I put second edition on the copyright page?

Any suggestions for advertising for new fiction novel Facebook, Amazon?

What's the difference between a regular bar code and a price bar code and when do you use them?

How do I get in touch with Ingram Spark?

Working with keywords.

Can you suggest any good book distributors located on the West coast or Midwest?

KDP rocket is no KDP Publisher

Every week we answer your questions

Why aren't my reviews showing up?

Do you think that IngramSpark will consider printing illustrated children's books with four color glossy interior pages?

Stop driving people to amazon.com for your reviews. Suggest that they go to Barnes and noble.com.

Why you might consider making a Google Author Page.

Why and how to feed your book every day.

Wikipedia launched their own social media platform.

Setting prices.

what is the scoop on editorial reviews?

Every week we answer your questions. This week we talk about:

I've seen a few publishers offering these hybrid co publishing options where they charge the author money. Is this legit a new trend?

How can I be seen as an authority?

Traditional publishers versus self publishing.

I would like to pre-market a course as a webinar, but I have no list. Would you have any suggestions?

It's important that you find someone that knows not only graphic design, not just art, but book cover design?

Do you need a separate ESPN on your print ebook and audio book?

I am a pediatric physical therapist and have written a guide for parents in English and Spanish. I live between Americans, Spain, but I'm wondering if the building or the bilingual format would be more valued in Spain and I should seek a Spanish publisher or American publisher or self-publish.

Is this still true or will Amazon allow me to drop my price?

How do you find in contact radio programs for interviews?

Mentioned: The Best Selling Author

Today there is a discussion of Amazons expanded distribution as well as other topics such as how to join a Facebook meeting.

Do you need a whole new website for the book?

Should you have a website for each book?

Should ads go straight to your sales page?

How to promote my website?

Today Amy answers questions such as:

The difference and what you need when it comes to ebook distribution.

People have indicated that they posted reviews of her book, but they never appear. Any insights?

Amazon reviews need to come organically and they need to come from readers who purchased your book.

Amazon review thing is very, very tricky and it's harder to get them, but you're not alone.

The best place for buttons.

What are some of the names of print on demand services available other than Ingram spark?

In todays episode we answer the following questions:

Would it be better to have a 2020 copyright to be in newer book or will that not matter much?

What is the difference between a second edition and a revised edition?

When should you start doing Amazon ads for your book?

What needs to happen after my book is edited, formatted, and ready to upload for printing and selling?

Are there standards for formatting and interior of the book?

when you convert your book to audio book, do you need to assign a different ISBM?

What will an editor do? Where do I find them? How much should I expect to be charged? What questions should I ask before I choose one? Might some offer additional services? If so, what might I expect and how much might they charge for it?

My book isn't showing up

Getting Ready for Your Pub Date

Author copies of books

Amazon changing prices

Daniel Hall the best sellinf author

Proof Reading

Book Bonus

Shipping Dates

Working with professional reviewers

When it comes to book fairs, there are the questions you need to ask:

Have I done my research online?

how many people attended last year?

Have you searched to see if there are rampant problems?

Did you check with other authors?

Can you afford it?

Also Amy Talk About

Writing a series

Pricing issues

Publishing an ebook version of the book yourself

Books Size on KDP

Should I split my 120,000 word book?

Amy's Resources

www.newshelves.com

bestsellerbuilders.com/insider

Amy's YouTube Channel