Episode 185 – KDP Jumpstart, CreateSpace, and Seven-Figure Deals

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Question of the Week: When are you planning to start using KDP Print? What will you miss the most about CreateSpace when it’s eventually closed?

Is this the beginning of the end for CreateSpace? After thanking their patrons, The Busy Busy Author, The Last Verdict, and Slow Burn: Zero Day, Jim and Bryan took on tips about podcasts, BookBub Ads, and social media anxiety. News stories included how to grow your business, outside-the-box marketing, KDP Jumpstart, the closing of CreateSpace’s e-store, and seven-figure trad pub deals. This week’s Question of the Week: When are you planning to start using KDP Print? What will you miss the most about CreateSpace when it’s eventually closed?
What You’ll Learn:
  • Why indie authors should try to land guest appearances on podcasts
  • Why authors may want to sign up for the BookBub ad waiting list
  • What author introverts can do to improve their social media presence
  • Why one indie entrepreneur refuses to expand his business
  • How authors can build their brand with best practices from a bestseller
  • How first-time authors can learn the basics of self-publishing with KDP
  • What CreateSpace change could increase print on demand costs
  • Why traditional publishers are pulling out the big bucks for new book deals
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