Episode 184 – iBooks Issues, Draft2Digital Affiliates, and Amazon X-Ray

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Question of the Week: Do you use iBooks? How do you think it compares to other ebook marketplaces and why?

With a trio of massive tips, Jim and Bryan brought the fire for episode 184. After thanking their patrons Carnal, Twisting Fate, and Character Sketch & Color, the publishing prima donnas discussed tips on nonfiction books, beta readers, and relaunching your books. News stories included romance publishers falling short on diversity, using Amazon’s built-in X-Ray feature, Draft2Digital’s new affiliate program, romance authors’ frustration at a recent New York Times piece, and why iBooks may slide from its #2 spot. This week’s Question of the Week: Do you use iBooks? How do you think it compares to other ebook marketplaces and why?
What You’ll Learn:
  • What indies can learn from a non-fiction author who broke seven figures
  • Why one prolific author thinks indies should do away with beta readers
  • What indies can learn from one author’s failed relaunch attempt
  • What one survey of traditionally published Romance books says about diversity
  • How authors can improve reader engagement with Amazon’s X-Ray
  • How authors can benefit from Draft2Digital’s new affiliate program
  • Why Romance authors are upset about a review in The New York Times
  • What changes Apple made that could hurt its place in the ebook market
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