Motivation - Independent publishing resources.

As people continue to discover independent publishing, more resources are becoming available to authors and publishers.  Now that you’re well into your life as a published author, you may find one or more of these resources to be informative and inspiring.

The Web Savvy Writer’s Guide – by Patrice Anne Rutledge. 
An excellent guide to creating an effective author website.  This resource is specific for the published author.  Click here for a list of 21 tips from The Web Savvy Writer.  Take a look again at the tips.  Perhaps you’re ready now for the entire book.  www.websavvywriter.com

The 7 Keys to Publishing Success – Eric Kampmann
Kampman is the president of Midpoint Trade Distribution and has worked for decades in the field of traditional publishing.  Many authors are now operating outside of traditional publishing and bookstore circles.  For those interested in bookstore sales, here’s a free guide to Kampmann’s detailed experience in creating and marketing a book for bookstore sales.  Download the free ebook.  Get it here - http://www.midpointtrade.com/handbook.aspx


CLASSICS:

The Self-Publishing Manual – Dan Poynter
Poynter is known by many as “Mr. Self-Publishing,” and has helped thousands to self-publish their own books.  His website is a deep resource for authors and publisher.  See his calendar and you’ll likely find him booked to speak near your hometown. www.parapub.com

1001 Ways to Market Your Books – John Kremer
John Kremer has one piece of simple advice and a thousand ways to accomplish.  “Every do, do 5 things to market your book.”  Over a year, that’s more than 1500 things you’ve done to promote your book,  That kind of effort, says Kremer, will bring results.  One of the nicest pros in the industry, Kremer’s book sits on the shelf of many published authors.
www.bookmarket.com.

 
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