Episode 421 – Sell More Books, Working Your Backlist, and Changing Bonuses

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Do you think traditional publishing is going to change its mindset about backlist vs new release? And how are you leveraging your backlist at the moment?

This week Claire is joined by author Jamie Davis! Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Top Tips of the week include how to spot book problems, what you shouldn’t do with social media, and what new feature Dropbox has. The 5 News stories that matter most to indies this week include how to make your backlist work for you, how KU readers are helping your reviews, what KU bonuses are changing, why Modi files are on the outs, and how groups have the power to sell books. Question of the Week: Do you think traditional publishing is going to change its mindset about backlist vs new release? And how are you leveraging your backlist at the moment?

What You’ll Learn:
  • Why do good books fail? Learn to spot the problems and fix them
  • How NOT to use social media
  • Dropbox has a new feature to help you sell books and more
  • How your backlist can keep working for you, even years later
  • How KU readers are helping your reviews
  • The KU bonuses are changing, and not necessarily for the better
  • Why Mobi files are on the outs
  • The power of groups that can sell books
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Do you think traditional publishing is going to change its mindset about backlist vs new release? And how are you leveraging your backlist at the moment?

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