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The Simplest Way to Start Building an Email List

The Simplest Way to Start Building an Email List

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Not going to lie that the technical aspect of building an email list can be a little complicated to many authors. But this approach can be another alternative to those who find the aspect of building an email list a hassle.

What Has Changed Over The Years When It Comes to Selling Books on Amazon

What Has Changed Over The Years When It Comes to Selling Books on Amazon

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

If you’ve been publishing long enough, then you’ll notice that the Amazon now is so much different from when KDP was first introduced. While the fundamentals remain the same, this particular change however changes the way we publish on Amazon.

Here’s The Reason Why It’s Never Too Early to Sell Books Directly to Readers

Here’s The Reason Why It’s Never Too Early to Sell Books Directly to Readers

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

If you’re just getting started, you may find that the idea of selling directly to your readers can seems a little too early when you barely have anyone buying your books. But the truth is, you have a much better advantage than those who are already an established author. Here’s why that’s the case.

The Roadmap on How to Become a Fiction Writer Full-Time

The Roadmap on How to Become a Fiction Writer Full-Time

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

What do you need to do if you want to become a fiction writer full-time? If this is the question that has been playing on your mind, then this roadmap will give you an idea on all the things you need to do if you want to get started with becoming a fiction writer full-time.

Where Does Your Author Website Fit Into Your Author Business?

Where Does Your Author Website Fit Into Your Author Business?

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Many authors seem to think that it’s not necessary to have their own website when their social media profiles are already enough. Here’s what the author website can do for you and where it fits in your author business.

What Using Tumblr as a Website Taught Me About Building an Author Platform

What Using Tumblr as a Website Taught Me About Building an Author Platform

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Yes, Tumblr has its place when it comes to building your audience. But this lesson about building my audience on Tumblr somehow stuck with me to do this. And nope, this lesson isn’t about Tumblr. It can also relate to whichever popular platform you’re using today.

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