Samantha
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A.G. Riddle:
Hi, A.G, I'm a new author and I just self-published my first short story. I know you were successful with self-pubbing (congrats!) and I was just wondering how you marketed in your early days and how you got your books and your name out there? Thank you and congrats again!
A.G. Riddle
Hi Samantha,
Congratulations on publishing your first story! My wife posted my book on Facebook and encouraged her friends to try it. I also enrolled in KDP Select, which made my book available to the Kindle Owner's Lending Library. KDP Select now includes access to Kindle Unlimited. Both are fantastic programs for new authors. Select also includes some marketing programs that enable you to put your book in front of targeted readers.
Many authors I know have found more success with full length novels vs short stories, though short fiction remains a great way to dip your toes in the water. I would certainly encourage you to make your short story into a full-length novel or write a new work at full-length as your next step.
Good luck!
- Gerry
Congratulations on publishing your first story! My wife posted my book on Facebook and encouraged her friends to try it. I also enrolled in KDP Select, which made my book available to the Kindle Owner's Lending Library. KDP Select now includes access to Kindle Unlimited. Both are fantastic programs for new authors. Select also includes some marketing programs that enable you to put your book in front of targeted readers.
Many authors I know have found more success with full length novels vs short stories, though short fiction remains a great way to dip your toes in the water. I would certainly encourage you to make your short story into a full-length novel or write a new work at full-length as your next step.
Good luck!
- Gerry
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Marco Mancinelli
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A.G. Riddle:
Dear Mr Riddle, I self published 3 novels and this is the time for me to start with a massive marketing campaign. I spent many hours in the covers books planning. In your experience, how much is important a good cover, view of the fact that the books will be shown on big online markets, like amazon, with many others? How much this was important for your books success? Thanks for your time. Marco from Italy.
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