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Lessons in Self Publishing
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Mar 26 •
Pre-release or not?
Just curious how you guys do it when self-publishing on KDP. Do you upload when ready and release immediately? Or, do you schedule your release? If scheduling, how long do you schedule it for? A month? Two months etc?
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@Dan O'Riordan Honestly, I think scheduling a release usually works better because it gives you time to build momentum, collect reviews, grow your email list and create anticipation before launch day That’s also where having your own website really helps it gives readers one place to follow updates, join your newsletter and stay connected before and after the book goes live
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@Danielle Marietta Honestly, this is really solid advice. A lot of authors rush the release stage, but having a physical proof in hand can save you from costly mistakes and bad reader impressions later I also like your point about building momentum before launch that’s exactly why having your own website and email list helps so much. It gives you a professional place to prepare readers, organize your launch and keep that audience connected long after release day
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My goodness
Trying to keep everyone alerted to scams, I am now replying to scammers with actual company emails so they realize I’m not gullible.
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Honestly, scammers target authors and creators a lot because many are trying to grow quickly and are looking for support or visibility The best protection is having a professional setup, verifying people properly and not relying on random messages or too good to be true offers
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@Rebecca Phillips Exactly, At the end of the day, the biggest advantage is building something you truly own your website, your audience and your reader connection. That foundation keeps working for you long after a social post disappears or an algorithm changes
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Apr 1 •
Looking for a New Amazon KDP Keyword Research Tool 👀📚
I currently use Publisher Rocket for my Amazon KDP keyword research, but someone recommended another tool the other day and now I can't find the post. Typical 😅 What keyword research tools are you using right now for KDP?Anything better than Publisher Rocket? Would love to test a few new ones.
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@Jordan H Honestly, Publisher Rocket is still one of the better tools for KDP, especially for beginners, but I’ve seen more authors combining it with tools like Helium 10, KDSpy and even Amazon’s own search suggestions to spot reader trends faster A lot of authors also underestimate how important their own website SEO can be too. Ranking your author site and building an email list gives you another long-term traffic source outside of Amazon alone
Mar 10 •
📚 Authors — Quick Question
Many great books don’t struggle because the writing is bad… They struggle because readers never discover them. Publishing the book is one step. Getting the right readers to see it is another. For authors here: 👉 What has been your biggest challenge after publishing your book? • Getting readers • Marketing the book • Getting reviews After publishing your book, what has been the biggest challenge for you?
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@Suzanne Smith Honestly, that actually sounds like a creative mind overflowing with ideas alot of authors have unfinished projects because inspiration moves faster than structure sometimes This is also where having your own website can really help it gives you one organized home for all your books, ideas, updates and brand so readers can follow your journey instead of those projects staying hidden away
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@Dan O'Riordan Honestly, a lot of authors reach this stage. Writing the books is one challenge, but marketing, visibility, reviews and building an audience can feel like a full time job on its own That’s why having your own website helps so much it gives readers one professional place to discover your books, learn your story, join your email list and stay connected instead of everything depending only on Amazon algorithms or social media
Apr 12 •
Seeking breakout authors for our Q2 & Q3 Feature Calendar
Hi everyone! I’m Moderator Reeses, and I lead {reesesbookclub}. We are a community of thousands of active readers dedicated to discovering and championing impactful indie authors. We are currently opening up featured author slots for our April August roadmap. We focus on driving organic engagement, Amazon/Goodreads reviews, and building long-term fanbases. We are specifically looking for stories that align with these high-engagement milestones: - April 23 | World Book Day: Our biggest engagement day of the spring. - May 12 | Limerick Day: Perfect for lyrical prose or rhyming stories. - June 8 | Best Friends Day: Highlighting "found family" and strong character bonds. - July 15 | Give Something Away Day: A great day for special promotions and building list momentum. - August 9 | Book Lovers Day: Our massive summer celebration of all things fiction. If you have a project, especially in Romance, Sci-Fi, or Romantasy, that is ready for a larger audience, I’d love to see if it’s a fit for our community. Drop your genre and your "one-sentence hook" below so I can check out your work! Best,
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@Reeses Witherspoon This is a great opportunity for indie authors. One thing I’ve noticed is that authors who already have a professional website tend to stand out more because readers, reviewers and communities can instantly learn about the author, explore their books and join their email list in one place A strong website really helps turn short term exposure into long-term reader connection and growth
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