Episode 156: Blurbs, Data, and Amazon Books in Chicago (Also, Our Third Anniversary Show)

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Question of the Week: Who would your dream author collaboration be with and where would you go to write?

Happy third podcast anniversary to Bryan & Jim! With three years under their belt, they were free to take on tips about book descriptions and author mindset after thanking their patrons Somebody’s Darling, Hitler Out of Time, and Guerrilla Tactics Against Passive Aggression in the Work Place. The top stories included Amazon Books in Chicago, Amazon Author Insights, a peek behind Data Guy’s curtain, indie bookstores as small publishers, and four writers on a train. This week’s Question of the Week: Who would your dream author collaboration be with and where would you go to write?

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What You’ll Learn:
  • How authors can increase sales by redesigning their back covers
  • How authors can improve their book blurbs with data from BookBub’s A/B tests
  • Why one traditionally published author says writers should aspire to be cockroaches
  • What readers in Chicago can expect from the new Amazon Books store
  • Where authors can access articles and advice from trusted indie experts
  • How Data Guy collects industry data and what ongoing trends mean for authors
  • How indie booksellers and publishers are expanding their reach
  • How proper preparation can make all the difference when collaborating with others
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Question of the Week: Who would your dream author collaboration be with and where would you go to write?

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