Crushing Your Dreams: Why Self-Publishing is a Dead End

Under30CEO

Everyone’s making millions on self-publishing these days.  Authors who circumvent traditional publishers are getting their books out themselves, and giving mainstream publishing the middle finger as they rack up big sales.  It’s a (virtual) gold mine!

That’s what the media wants you to believe.  Just writing an eBook and adding it to Amazon’s inventory won’t make you famous or rich.  These are th

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Shady Salesmen Have Nothing on You: Using Social Media to Sell Your eBook

Social Media Today

You spend all day on social media.  Whether you’re tweeting about last night’s game or making snarky comments on your friend’s Facebook photos, you’re giving your network a piece of your mind on an hourly basis.

Guess what?  So is everyone else.  People are constantly plugged in to social media sites, so these outlets are prime locations to sell your eBook.  Potential customers waiting in line at t

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Step Away from the Social Media: The Top 10 Social Media eBooks of 2011

Soshable

I know, it’s hard to tear yourself away from Twitter and Facebook.  It’s probably even harder for your friends and family, who are trying to respond to the many messages you’ve left them.  This holiday season, give them – and yourself – a break with an eBook that will give them a new perspective on their social media lives.

Check out these recommendations, compiled by www.free-eBooks.net:

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You Aren’t an Expert Until They Buy: Effectively Market your eBook

Agency Post

You’re not one to brag, but you’re kind of a big deal. You’re an expert at what you do.  Your mom — and, hopefully, your boss — agrees with you. You are meant for bigger things, and you know an eBook would get others on board. The problem? You’re not an expert until others recognize you as one.

So how do you become an expert and market your eBook simultaneously? Follow these steps to kill two bird

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It’s All About the Benjamins: How to Make Money with an eBook

Young Entrepreneur

You have dreams.  Dreams of fame, a publishing career, and a Bill Gates-sized bank account.  You’re convinced that writing an eBook will earn you the big bucks.

Publishing an eBook is just as much about marketing yourself

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