Episode 178 – Book Covers, Video Storytelling, and Banned on Nook

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Question of the Week: Given the release of Wattpad’s Raccoon video app, do you think video storytelling will ever become a part of your author business? Why or why not?

With Jim’s 24 Hours of Free Author Marketing Club promo and Bryan’s crazy few weeks, there was a lot to discuss. After thanking their patrons, The Outline Book, Removed, and A Curse upon the Saints, the warriors of indie writing discussed networking, book cover redesigns, and Kindle Unlimited promos. News stories included Medium’s subscription service, Amazon’s review word cloud tool, Wattpad’s new Raccoon app, the Handbook for Mortals New York Times scandal, and Nook’s recent uneven bans on erotica authors. This week’s Question of the Week: Given the release of Wattpad’s Raccoon video app, do you think video storytelling will ever become a part of your author business? Why or why not?
What You’ll Learn:
  • How joining a dream team of collaborators can launch author careers
  • How one author improved sales with updated backlist covers
  • Why authors need to readjust their mindset when selling in Kindle Unlimited
  • What new updates Medium is implementing and how they benefit writers
  • What new Amazon feature is making it easier to assess reader interest
  • What app Wattpad is rolling out and how it helps creators connect with fans
  • What new scandal has infiltrated the New York Times bestseller ranks
  • Why some erotic writers are upset over changes in Nook’s content policy
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