Who doesn’t love a good bookfair? Readers get to meet their favorite local authors whilst the authors get to connect directly with fans of their writing. For introverts like me, getting out and connecting with real people is something (esp during Covid) that I have...
Where should an author in South Africa sell their book from? Should be a simple answer right? Most large local bookstore chains frown on self-publishing authors knocking on their doors, attempting to crowd their already busy shelves. Tired of walking the street and...
[Update June 9th 2022: Amazon has recently rolled out KDP Reports Beta to all authors. This article covers the original or older versions of the reporting – still available for a limited time before Amazon turns it off completely.] Wondering if readers...
Another year, another variant, another lockdown. Who would have thought that this year, South African indie authors would be getting an Xmas present we really wanted? Our journey to financial emancipation begins within the Amazon KDP backend, the section oft hidden...
Me: Please don’t. Eager Author: …but it’s ok, I want to…. Me: Publishing your book is not a quick way to earn money. Authors releasing several books tend to only break even after the 5th or 6th title. Pleeeease don’t take a loan to fund your book! Eager...