Self-Employment
Amazon A+ Content for Self-Published Authors on KDP
As you’re shopping on Amazon, you may have run across product pages that include additional photos and content to help promote the product. This is referred to as A+ Content on Amazon. It’s now available for authors who self-publish on KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing. I share my experience with it.
Marketing Your Book on Amazon With Keywords
Authors are often confused and frustrated when using keywords to market their self-published books on Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing. I explain why and how to approach this aspect of your book marketing.
Book Marketing Challenges for Self-Published Books in Multiple Formats
Self-published authors need to understand that their books can have multiple sub-markets based on the book format. Markets for print books, eBooks, and audiobooks are discussed.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Self-Published Authors
While the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting method is sound theoretically, it often has its flaws in practice. Let’s see how self-published authors get goals wrong.
Does KDP Select Affect Self-Published Book Sales?
An author asked if opting into KDP Select would affect paperback sales. Well, yes, it can. Here’s how.
14 Patreon Alternatives to Monetize Your Passion
Tired of Patreon? Here are 14 Patreon alternatives you can try.
How to Take Amazing Pictures of Pokémon Cards
Here are tips and tricks for taking amazing Pokémon card pictures!
How to Make Money Reselling Sealed Pokémon Card Products
Are you looking for the safest investment way to earn more money? This article will explore different ways to earn money reselling sealed Pokémon products.
Hiring PR Help for Your Self-Published Book
I discuss what the PR game is all about. And now that social media has become even more of a force than mass media for smaller businesses and authors, I’ll talk about that, too, as it relates to promotions for your book.
How to Make Money With Pokémon Cards
Do you want to make a little money by selling Pokémon cards? If so, read this article thoroughly, and you will quickly learn how.
Publishing Companies vs. Publishers
To avoid getting disappointed or scammed, authors must understand the distinctions among publishing companies, publishers, and self-publishing platforms.
What Are Trigger Warnings for Books?
What authors need to know about trigger warnings for books and other content.
Avoiding Age Bias in Self-Publishing
As authors, we have to be very careful about “aging” our audiences. And this goes in both directions of the age spectrum. Let’s talk about a few of the pitfalls to avoid in age classifications for your readers.
25 Websites to Promote Your eBook for Free
These websites and newsletters will promote your discounted ebook free of charge and help you attain that sweet spot on the top 100 list.
Book-Reading Trends Authors Need to Know
I share book-reading trends that could be impacting book sales for authors.
Top 15 E-commerce Business Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms
The ultimate guide for stay-at-home mom e-commerce ideas! Find the best ways to make money based on your skills, passions, and busy schedule.
Article vs. Blog: 7 Key Differences You Should Know
This article outlines seven key differences between articles and blogs (with original examples).
Amazon Best Sellers Rank Explained for Authors
What does your book's Amazon Best Sellers Rank (BSR) actually mean? I explain Amazon BSR, category rankings, and NPD Bookscan reports for authors.
How to Make Money With Your Small Farm or Homestead
My mistakes are your free lessons in this article where I share how you can actually make money as a small farmer, based on my experiences.
What Is #Booktok?
TikTok is a short video content-sharing social network that covers every imaginable topic, including a large community called #booktok. What is #booktok, and how can self-published authors take advantage of it?
How to Make Money on Amazon Kindle From Low-Content or No-Content Books
You can earn passive income from easy-to-create low-content or no-content books and journals on Amazon.
Self-Publishing Your Poetry
Selling your self-published poetry is tough. I share why poetry is such a marketing challenge, and some tips to make your poetry more market-friendly.
How to Sell Trading Cards on TCGPlayer.com
Learn how to get started on TCGPlayer.com, how much money you can make selling trading cards on the platform, and how to maximize profits and lower costs.
How to Make Money Online Even if You Don't Have Experience
Making money online changed my life. I travel the world, homeschool my children, and work on projects I love. In this article, I'll share with you five ways to make money online even if you don't have any experience.
5 Sites Like Fiverr You Should Try
Are you looking for sites like Fiverr? You've come to the right place.
NFTs for Self-Publishing Explained
There’s a lot of hype surrounding NFTs, or non-fungible tokens on the blockchain, for sales of creative work using blockchain technology. Let’s talk about what NFTs are and how they might be used by authors in self-publishing.
What You Need to Start a Sublimation Printing Business
Everything you need to know about the sublimation printing process.
7 Reasons to Write for HubPages
I've written for HubPages for over seven years. Here are reasons they're a great company to write for.
Webnovel: Is It a Legit Author Platform?
Is Webnovel legitimate? The short answer is yes. But that answer changes depending on your description of legit.
Instacart Shopper Tips and Tricks
As a highly rated Instacart shopper, I've completed hundreds of batches throughout the years. If you want to be successful, follow my pro tips and tricks to help Instacart shoppers maximize their earnings. Instacart is an excellent and rewarding side hustle and potentially a wonderful full-time job.
How to Forecast Self-Published Book Sales
Figuring out how many potential book buyers you have is the first step in forecasting your self-published book sales. Learn how to do it.
How to Make Money on Quora Without Writing
Wanna know how to make money on Quora without writing answers or questions? I'll let you know.
5 Best Practices for DoorDash Drivers
Here are some of my favorite best practices as a DoorDash driver.
Do You Really Need to Write and Self-Publish a Book?
Is self-publishing a book the best way to get your message or story to the world? Do you understand your motivations for wanting to write a book? I offer some food for thought on whether writing and self-publishing a book is really worth your while.
Two Ways for Artists to Make Money on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
These are just two relatively easy ways for artists to make money on KDP.
Getting Your Self-Published Book in Indie Bookstores (or Not)
Do you dream of seeing your self-published book on the shelves of your local independent (indie) bookstore? I bust some myths about indie bookstores and self-publishing, and I share what you need to know about the indie bookstore business.
5 Best Web Platforms to Earn Extra Money as a Translator
Which of the many crowdsourcing translation websites are most worthwhile from a translator's perspective? A detailed overview of the top 5.
Is Your Book Bad? Or Is Your Book Marketing Bad?
What is a bad book? What is bad marketing? How can you know whether your self-published book or your book marketing is bad?
KDP Hardcover Printing Review
In 2021, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) self-publishing platform introduced hardcover book printing. Here’s what you need to consider when creating a hardcover edition for your book on KDP.
Review of Prize Rebel: Take a Survey to Make Cash
This is an overview of a website called Prize Rebel that gives users the opportunity to make money completing surveys, playing games, or completing other tasks.
Farmer’s Markets and Events: How to Decide Where to Sell Your Products
This article shares some essential information you want to learn before vending at an event. It also touches on observations to make to decide whether you want to vend at it in the future.
The 6 Traits of a Successful Content Creator
Content creation is a popular and rapidly evolving field. Anyone can create content, but success requires skill, expertise, persistence, and adaptability. This article discusses the six main traits most successful content creators share.
Can Merchandising Help Get Your Self-Published Book in Bookstores?
Can merchandising incentives and displays incentivize bookstores to carry your self-published book? Probably not. I explain why.
Blogging Tips for Beginners: Make Money Online
Are you thinking about starting a blog or website? Here are some tips to help you create one that works for you.
4 Farmers Market Tips for the Small Gardener and Producer
If you're a smaller-scale farmer or gardener, use these four tips to make your experience selling at farmers markets more enjoyable and profitable.
Important Skills That Successful Content Writers Should Have
Content writers can stay competitive by keeping their skills sharp and keeping up with what employers are looking for.
Should You Self-Publish a Box Set of Books?
Big-name record labels and musicians sell box sets (or boxed sets) and bundles. So do big publishers and authors. Can small, self-published authors do it, too? Yes. But like anything else, there are some things you need to know before diving in.
Unpublishing a Book on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
I've unpublished a number of my Kindle ebooks. Unpublishing your books is an important decision. Here’s what you need to consider.
3 Things Freelancers Need to Do That People Fail to Mention
Navigating the world of freelancing can be hard. There's much more to this job than proper time management and the search for clients. This article breaks down three crucial things freelancers need to do that usually go unmentioned.
How to Write Blog Posts Magazines Will Buy: 4 Tips
You can actually make money by writing for just a few hours a day, but it's not easy. Here's what I've learned as a freelancer.