You've Written Your Book. Now What?

Here at Self Published Author.com, we offer tools, advice, and resources to help you through the publishing process. Bowker is the official ISBN agency in the US and Australia. We're excited about authors taking the publishing process into their own hands, and we're here to help however you need it.

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How to Maximize Your Income (With Pricing Ideas You Probably Never Considered)

by Brian Jud
Bowker | Tue Jun 6, 2023

At what price should I sell my book?” This frequently posed question is like asking “How much does a car cost?” Book-pricing discussions typically focus on simple price setting: whether to charge $14.95 or $19.99. That myopic decision ignores the multitude of options for selling your information that can significantly increase your income.

Do not think of revenue as only from book sales, but from all the ways potential buyers can access your content. There are other vehicles to deliver your content and to generate revenue. Therefore, a more strategic and profitable question to ask is, “How can I maximize my revenue from all the products and services I offer — or could offer — to communicate my information?”

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Everything an Author Needs to Know About Reader Magnets

by Penny C. Sansevieri
Bowker | Tue May 30, 2023

You’ve probably joined your fair share of author mailing lists. Maybe you wanted to see what other authors were sending, or you’re a big fan, or you fell for a reader magnet.

A reader magnet is content that an author offers to readers for free in exchange for joining their mailing list or following on social media. It’s a win-win situation, and the author is actually providing value to the reader for the contact information.

But how do you create a good one, how do you use it, and what does it really even entail?

So Why Does a Reader Magnet Matter?

We often rely on social media to help us build relationships with readers, and while that can happen, it’s not ideal for all of your communication.

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Did you know… There’s a BONUS for registering your copyright before you’re published?

by Digi-Rights
Bowker | Tue May 23, 2023

CopyrightTips from experts* at CopyrightsNow.com

Common Questions

Does my work have to be published to be copyright protected?

No. Publication is not necessary for copyright protection. “Publication” is the distribution of copies of a work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.

Should I register my copyright before publication?

A recent Supreme Court ruling requires that you register copyrights before you can file a copyright infringement lawsuit for money damages! Registering ‘Unpublished’ also protects your ‘Published’ work*. Registering also creates a public record and makes it easier to defend your copyright.

BONUS for Registering ‘Unpublished’

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