Posts Tagged ‘self publishing’
When to outsource
By Amanda J. Clay When you first start out on your publishing journey, you’re going to do all the things. And I mean ALL. THE. THINGS. Like any entrepreneur or small business owner, the start-up phase is hectic. You are creator, CEO, CFO and office manager. All day, every day. But as your writing business…
Read MoreStop Chasing Butterflies
By Amanda J. Clay Happy New Year friends! A new year is a time to take stock, reevaluate goals, jump into new projects! Or for some of us–release their first new book in a LONG time. Yesterday I released a book I’ve been working on for about two years. It was the sequel to my…
Read MoreWill you take the leap in 2022?
By Amanda J. Clay Is 2022 the time to level up? I’ve talked all year about the business side of publishing and I’ve thrown a LOT of information at you. Like any industry, building a successful publishing business is tough. It takes time, money, and market research and lots of dedication. You’ll have to wear…
Read MoreOwning your readership: Why you need a website and a newsletter
I have talked in previous blog posts about the importance of owning your readership. One of the most important things that you can do when starting out in your author career is to have a place that you own where your readers can find you. The best place for this? An author website and a…
Read MoreFeeding the hungry reader: The business of self-publishing with Amanda Clay
by Amanda Clay Over the past few months, we’ve talked through some key foundations to the business of indie publishing—why you might consider it, the various platforms, and the basic upfront costs and earning potential. Hopefully you’re still intrigued about this creative and independent endeavor! But a question you might be asking yourself is, what…
Read MoreThe Dollars and Cents of Self-Publishing
By Amanda Clay When I first started on the path of self-publishing, something I found a bit shocking was how candid everyone was in talking about money. In the Facebook groups, at the conferences, authors were discussing how much they’d made and how much they’d spent to get there. I don’t know about you, but…
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