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Smashwords: 2014 Smashwords Survey Reveals New Opportunties for Indie Authors

Mark Coker of Smashwords shares and sums up the results of his companies 2014 survey. I must read for any author looking to or in the self-publishing game.

Smashwords: 2014 Smashwords Survey Reveals New Opportunties for Indie Authors.

Promote your book(s) on Smashwords “Read an Ebook Week”

I wanted to make sure everyone knows about Smashwords’ ebook promotion called “Read an Ebook Week.”RAEWbanner1

The event is happening from March 2 – 8th and allows you to offer your ebook from 25 – 75% off or FREE! It’s a great way to work with Smashwords and other indie authors to promote each other. Go to: http://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromo  to sign yourself up. If you’re not selling on Smashwords, it’s not hard to set yourself up on the site. Once you’ve signed up, Mark Coker, the owner of Smashwords, will send you an email with lots of helpful links for the event.

Set yourself up then put notices on facebook, twitter, your website…
See you there!

Hit the Ebook Bestseller Lists with Preorders – A Guide to Preorder Strategy

Mark Coker of Smashwords posted this very helpful information on setting up preorders for you next new book release. I have never done this but plan on doing it now.

Thanks Mark for this very good information. Another tool for your next book launch.

Smashwords: Hit the Ebook Bestseller Lists with Preorders – A Guide to Preorder Strategy.

Smashwords: New Smashwords Survey Helps Authors Sell More eBooks

smashords logoThis is a must read for any writers aspiring to self-publish thanks to Mark Coker from Smashwords and the RT Booklovers convention in Kansas City last week. Smashwords: New Smashwords Survey Helps Authors Sell More eBooks.