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    Write What Sells: Book Writing Guide to Target Niches That Sell Best for the Indie Author. Write Free Book Series
    Write What Sells: Book Writing Guide to Target Niches That Sell Best for the Indie Author. Write Free Book Series
    Write What Sells: Book Writing Guide to Target Niches That Sell Best for the Indie Author. Write Free Book Series
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    Write What Sells: Book Writing Guide to Target Niches That Sell Best for the Indie Author. Write Free Book Series

    By Alex Foster

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    A beginner’s guide to Kindle writing helping you write in categories that sell while finding niche topics that stand out. Focused mainly on nonfiction, many of the tips are valuable for fiction titles, as well. Learn how to:

    Find categories that are profitable for self-publishers.
    Research the potential of a book before you commit to writing it.
    Find niches that will stand out from the competition.
    Find great ideas to write great books.
    Publish and use marketing and promotion effectively.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlex Foster
    Release dateFeb 29, 2016
    ISBN9781311695925
    Write What Sells: Book Writing Guide to Target Niches That Sell Best for the Indie Author. Write Free Book Series

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      If you have never explored the world of self-publishing or writing to market, this book does a good job explaining the process. Sadly some of the links in the book are out of date. The overall advice still holds true.

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    Write What Sells - Alex Foster

    WRITE WHAT

    SELLS!

    Book Writing Guide to Target Niches That Sell Best for the Indie Author

    Write Free Book Series

    Smashwords Edition

    Copyright © 2017 Alex Foster

    All Rights Reserved

    www.itsawriterthing.com

    This book is designed to provide information, education and motivation to readers. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher and author are not engaged to render any type of psychological, legal, or any other kind of professional advice. The content of each article is the sole expression and opinion of its author. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for any physical, psychological, emotional, financial, or commercial damages, including, but not limited to, special, incidental, consequential or other damages. You are responsible for your own choices, actions, and results.

    Copyright © 2017 Alex Foster All rights reserved. www.itsawriterthing.com alexfosterkw@gmail.com

    You are encouraged to share all, or in part, any of the content of this book in the name of helping others if credit is given to Alex Foster and the book title.

    Introduction

    Categories

    Research Fun

    Niche Time!

    Check Demand

    IDEAS!

    Publishing and Marketing Formula

    Conclusion

    Introduction

    Successful Kindle writers learn quickly to write in book categories that sell well for self-publishers. Publishers can create their own market through advertising, but the self-publisher must target markets that are accessible based on popularity.

    A self-publisher

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