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Author Archives: Deanna Cabinian

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4 Lessons from 4 Years of Self-Publishing

It’s hard work and there’s no magic formula to boost sales, but you’ll also find a passionate audience and a strong sense of accomplishment.

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5 Things I’m Not Doing to Launch My Book—Plus What I’m Doing Instead

The gist of all marketing advice for authors essentially boils down to: try everything and see what works. Here’s what didn’t work for me.

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Using Amazon Ads to Sell a YA Novel: A Detailed Analysis

While Amazon sponsored ads haven’t been a marketing miracle, I also haven’t lost that much money—and copies of my YA novel have sold at a steady pace.

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How to Network Effectively (Even If You Hate Networking): Start Close to Home

If you want to sell books and have people read them, you have to meet other people and tell them about it. Learn the best networking strategies for people who hate networking.

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