Self-Publishing Videos
Simply Dave | Self-Publishing Tutorials
Just a boy standing in front of a {insert sex here} asking you to like my channel and smash that subscribe button ♥
As you would guess, this is just me staring longingly into the camera, attempting to impart publishing knowledge in our short time together.
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Before you self-publish! 17 Questions indie authors must ask when choosing a publisher 💬📚 -
Amazon KDP Royalty Rates Unpacked | What you earn from publishing with Amazon 💰📚 -
Getting royalties paid directly from Amazon KDP into your local SA bank account. -
Why you need an author website | Convincing and converting new readers -
Self-publishing aint for sissies: What 10 years publishing almost 400 authors taught me -
Understanding how Amazon KDP pays author-royalties -
Helping authors understand your Amazon KDP Book Royalty reports. -
What makes an author website special | A book-centric call-to-action -
The top 3 methods of selling books from your author website -
An explanation of Kindle Unlimited for authors -
Wonder how to find your word count in Microsoft Word? -
How to find the accurate word count of multiple Word documents.
Mia & Dave | 4-Part Publishing Discussion
Are you looking for an information packed video series on self-publishing-related topics tailored for the curious mind? Boy have we got a treat for you!
Join the brains behind the business Deadlines for Writers Mia Botha as – together with Dave – she unpacks topics spanning the literary bookshelves.
- PART 1: Is self-publishing really an option for an author?
- PART 2: A deeper look into Agents, Copyright, Print on Demand for authors.
- PART 3: Collecting book royalties from platforms like Amazon + Avoiding publishing scams.
- PART 4: Useful writing resources + The importance of author platforms + Pricing your book.
- BONUS: Thoughts on self-publishing without using the Amazon KDP platform
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PART 1: Is self-publishing really an option for an author? -
PART 2: A deeper look into Agents, Copyright, Print on Demand for authors -
PART 3: Collecting book royalties from platforms like Amazon + Avoiding publishing scams -
PART 4: Useful writing resources + The importance of author platforms + Pricing your book -
BONUS: Thoughts on self-publishing without using the Amazon KDP platform
Sonia & Dave | Book Talk & Shi*t
Nothing in life should be taken too seriously. This includes publishing your book. Join the lovely (and talented…) Sonia Killik (soniakillik.com) and the (less talented) Dave Henderson as they take a weed-wacker to the self-publishing thicket.
Spoiler warning! We swear. We do not take anything overly-seriously. Those of a very serious disposition or suffering from a fun-deficiency best avoid.
- EPISODE 1: A little about us
- EPISODE 2: How to go about getting reader reviews on Amazon
- EPISODE 3: The importance of editing your writing
- EPISODE 4: Our best advice for smashing through writers’ block
- EPISODE 5: A deeper look into how to go about monetizing your passion
Emaurans & Dave | Author Showcases and Publishing Titbits
In this 13 part series of radio interviews (adpated for viewing on Youtube) Dave is interviewed by the radio-talent Emaurans Fourie from Maluti FM.
The interviews follows a simiar pattern where we focus on a recent publication from a local author, followed by informative educational segments that explore a wide-ranging assortment of publishing titbits for the curious author.
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Episode 1:Emaurans & Dave venture Into The Lion’s Den -
Episode 2:Remind your body with Emaurans & Dave -
Episode 3:Dave and Emaurans get down at Jika Jika Tavern -
Episode 4:Finding the Passage to Faith with Emaurans and Dave -
Episode 5:Exploring Blue Jellyfish Syndrome with Emaurans and Dave -
Episode 6:On Their Own with Ransie and Dave -
Episode 7:Understanding ISBNs for authors -
Episode 8:Discussing the importance of bookstores in our digital world -
Episode 9:Author marketing advice and other tips for first time authors -
Episode 10:Optimising your book’s front and back matter -
Episode 11:Marketing advice for South African authors -
Episode 12:Amazon for (South) African authors -
Episode 13:The importance of supporting your local authors
