Episode description
How can selling your book on Amazon both elevate and challenge your author experience?
In this week's episode, podcast host Susan Friedmann discusses the pros and cons of publishing and selling books on Amazon. She goes into detail about the many benefits of using Amazon's platform and some of the challenges that can come with it.
Key Takeaways:
- Ease and Speed of Publishing: Discover how Amazon makes it easy for authors to publish their work with tools like eBooks and print-on-demand so they can get their books out there quickly and easily.
- Visibility Challenges: Learn about the challenges authors face in getting their books noticed among millions on Amazon and strategies to boost discoverability.
- Alternative Sales Platforms: Understand the advantages of selling books through your website, which can give you direct customer interaction and valuable data that Amazon doesn't offer.
- Leverage Print-on-Demand Services: Learn about Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing and other services like BookBaby, which handle printing and distribution, making it easy for authors to publish their work.
- Using Local Resources and Events: Find out how connecting with local bookstores, events, and media can help you reach a wider audience.
Tune in to learn the pros and cons of selling books on Amazon and develop a strategy for maximizing your success in this competitive marketplace.
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