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    Killing It On Kobo: Leverage Insights to Optimize Publishing and Marketing Strategies, Grow Your Global Sales and Increase Revenue on Kobo: Stark Publishing Solutions, #2
    An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores: Stark Publishing Solutions, #3
    The 7 P's of Publishing Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #1
    Ebook series6 titles

    Stark Publishing Solutions Series

    By D.F. Hart and Mark Leslie Lefebvre

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    About this series

    Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer?

    Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off?

    Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings?

     

    Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs, understanding margin, and forecasting.

     

    Whether you are self-publishing, working with publishers, performing freelance writing duties, or any combination, having a solid understanding of basic accounting principals can go a long way to making your writing life easier.

     

    This is, after all, your writing business. And, as such, it needs to be treated with the same respect you give to the craft and producing professional work.

    Chances are you're not actually "bad with money," as you may have always believed. You're more likely just a little overwhelmed or confused about some of the basics when it comes to finances and accounting.

     

    And that's where this book comes in.

     

    In addition to being a mystery/thriller and contemporary romance author, D.F. Hart holds an MBA with Accounting concentration and has worked in the field of accounting for over twenty-five years. Mark Leslie Lefebvre has worked as a writer and bookseller for thirty years, and as a trusted book industry representative has helped thousands of writers understand the business of being a writer.

     

    Together they have created an easy and fun to read guide to help even novice writers no longer fear the financial aspect of writing.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStark Publishing Solutions
    Release dateSep 27, 2018
    Killing It On Kobo: Leverage Insights to Optimize Publishing and Marketing Strategies, Grow Your Global Sales and Increase Revenue on Kobo: Stark Publishing Solutions, #2
    An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores: Stark Publishing Solutions, #3
    The 7 P's of Publishing Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #1

    Titles in the series (6)

    • 1

      The 7 P's of Publishing Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #1
      The 7 P's of Publishing Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #1

      The 7 P's of Publishing Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #1

      Mark Leslie Lefebvre
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing? Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, publishing and bookselling as well as his affinity for alliteration to highlight the importance of and provide examples of how these 7 P's (Practice, Professionalism, Patience, Progression, Persistence, Partnership, Patronage) can guide you on your writing and publishing journey. Regardless of whether your path involves traditional publishing or indie publishing, this book will help you understand the fundamental stepping stones to publishing success.

      What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing? Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, publishing and bookselling as well as his affinity for alliteration to highlight the importance of and provide examples of how these 7 P's (Practice, Professionalism, Patience, Progression, Persistence, Partnership, Patronage) can guide you on your writing and publishing journey. Regardless of whether your path involves traditional publishing or indie publishing, this book will help you understand the fundamental stepping stones to publishing success.

    • 2

      Killing It On Kobo: Leverage Insights to Optimize Publishing and Marketing Strategies, Grow Your Global Sales and Increase Revenue on Kobo: Stark Publishing Solutions, #2
      Killing It On Kobo: Leverage Insights to Optimize Publishing and Marketing Strategies, Grow Your Global Sales and Increase Revenue on Kobo: Stark Publishing Solutions, #2

      Killing It On Kobo: Leverage Insights to Optimize Publishing and Marketing Strategies, Grow Your Global Sales and Increase Revenue on Kobo: Stark Publishing Solutions, #2

      Mark Leslie Lefebvre
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      Do you want to increase your overall sales and visibility on Kobo? Are you having trouble gaining any traction or growing your reader base outside the Kindle store? Wouldn't it be empowering not to be dependent upon a single retailer for the majority of your eBook income? If you want to tap into the mind behind the creation of Kobo's world-class self-publishing platform, Kobo Writing Life, to understand both the basics and some of the complexities of the platform, then look no further. Mark Leslie Lefebvre was the Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations at Kobo for six years. Kobo Writing Life was born out of his own desire as an author to establish an author-centric free publishing platform. Drawing upon insights from his years at Kobo as well as his previous two decades of bookselling, writing and publishing experience, Lefebvre shares the challenges, quirks and tricks that are important for helping you leverage Kobo's strengths to your advantage. In this book you will learn: How to navigate the Kobo Writing Life dashboard as well as Kobo itself Strategies to optimize your metadata to increase both sales and visibility The importance of leveraging Kobo preorders by understanding how they work Ways to maximize your margin and global earnings per unit sale Proven price optimization techniques that the most successful authors use How to increase your chance of promotional sales direct at Kobo . . . and more . . . Killing It On Kobo is an in-depth, heart-felt and eye-opening series of insights collected in a single volume to give you full access to information and proven strategies that you can use to maximize your own sales and ultimate success selling through Kobo.

      Do you want to increase your overall sales and visibility on Kobo? Are you having trouble gaining any traction or growing your reader base outside the Kindle store? Wouldn't it be empowering not to be dependent upon a single retailer for the majority of your eBook income? If you want to tap into the mind behind the creation of Kobo's world-class self-publishing platform, Kobo Writing Life, to understand both the basics and some of the complexities of the platform, then look no further. Mark Leslie Lefebvre was the Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations at Kobo for six years. Kobo Writing Life was born out of his own desire as an author to establish an author-centric free publishing platform. Drawing upon insights from his years at Kobo as well as his previous two decades of bookselling, writing and publishing experience, Lefebvre shares the challenges, quirks and tricks that are important for helping you leverage Kobo's strengths to your advantage. In this book you will learn: How to navigate the Kobo Writing Life dashboard as well as Kobo itself Strategies to optimize your metadata to increase both sales and visibility The importance of leveraging Kobo preorders by understanding how they work Ways to maximize your margin and global earnings per unit sale Proven price optimization techniques that the most successful authors use How to increase your chance of promotional sales direct at Kobo . . . and more . . . Killing It On Kobo is an in-depth, heart-felt and eye-opening series of insights collected in a single volume to give you full access to information and proven strategies that you can use to maximize your own sales and ultimate success selling through Kobo.

    • 3

      An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores: Stark Publishing Solutions, #3
      An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores: Stark Publishing Solutions, #3

      An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores: Stark Publishing Solutions, #3

      Mark Leslie Lefebvre
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      Any author can get their book listed in an online catalog. But what if you want more? What if you want to rise above the digital masses and be relevant to booksellers and librarians? In today's digital age of publishing, it's easy to get your book listed on major retail and library sites around the world. But what about: Attracting the attention of the curators of these sales channels. Succeeding in getting some of these channels to highlight, spotlight, and promote your book to their customers or patrons. Having a bookstore or library actually order and stock your print book. Being invited to either host or participate in a live event in a bookstore or library. Standing out as a talented and relevant professional or subject matter expert.   All of these things take a bit more effort than the average creative person is willing to invest. But that's where you come in; because this type of success is reserved for the truly dedicated author like you. With the right amount of foresight, preparation, effort, and determination, you can rise above the digital slush to a place where you and your book can stand out to exactly the right people. This book walks you through all that you need to know in order to leverage the tools available for successfully working with both bookstores and libraries. It is derived from the author's three decades of experience in the book industry as a writer, an editor, a bookseller, and a publishing industry representative. If you want to leverage insights into the systems and logistics associated with print, eBook and audiobook distribution to retailers and libraries, to maximize your availability in these formats as well as your overall sales and earnings, then this is the book for you. An Author's Guide to Working with Bookstores and Libraries is a no-BS overview of the publishing industry, bookstores and libraries. It outlines the basics of what authors need to know when navigating their way through the complex print, eBook and distribution options available to authors. Whether you are traditionally published or self-published, this book provides guidance and insights to help you maximize your sales, your earnings, and your author brand.

      Any author can get their book listed in an online catalog. But what if you want more? What if you want to rise above the digital masses and be relevant to booksellers and librarians? In today's digital age of publishing, it's easy to get your book listed on major retail and library sites around the world. But what about: Attracting the attention of the curators of these sales channels. Succeeding in getting some of these channels to highlight, spotlight, and promote your book to their customers or patrons. Having a bookstore or library actually order and stock your print book. Being invited to either host or participate in a live event in a bookstore or library. Standing out as a talented and relevant professional or subject matter expert.   All of these things take a bit more effort than the average creative person is willing to invest. But that's where you come in; because this type of success is reserved for the truly dedicated author like you. With the right amount of foresight, preparation, effort, and determination, you can rise above the digital slush to a place where you and your book can stand out to exactly the right people. This book walks you through all that you need to know in order to leverage the tools available for successfully working with both bookstores and libraries. It is derived from the author's three decades of experience in the book industry as a writer, an editor, a bookseller, and a publishing industry representative. If you want to leverage insights into the systems and logistics associated with print, eBook and audiobook distribution to retailers and libraries, to maximize your availability in these formats as well as your overall sales and earnings, then this is the book for you. An Author's Guide to Working with Bookstores and Libraries is a no-BS overview of the publishing industry, bookstores and libraries. It outlines the basics of what authors need to know when navigating their way through the complex print, eBook and distribution options available to authors. Whether you are traditionally published or self-published, this book provides guidance and insights to help you maximize your sales, your earnings, and your author brand.

    • 4

      Wide for the Win: Strategies to Sell Globally via Multiple Platforms and Forge Your Own Path to Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #4
      Wide for the Win: Strategies to Sell Globally via Multiple Platforms and Forge Your Own Path to Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #4

      Wide for the Win: Strategies to Sell Globally via Multiple Platforms and Forge Your Own Path to Success: Stark Publishing Solutions, #4

      Mark Leslie Lefebvre
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      Are you looking for ways to stop being dependent upon only Amazon for your author income? Are you hoping to expand and grow your sales on multiple platforms in global territories? Do you need strategies to help you get started NOW in terms of creating a successful "publish wide" author plan? Would you like to increase and optimize your sales on Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Play and beyond?   Then WIDE FOR THE WIN is the book for you.   The book is based on knowledge derived from decades of working within the publishing and bookselling landscape and in-depth discussions, interviews, and insights from representatives from the major publishing platforms along with tips, strategies, and pathways to success from hundreds of authors who have already discovered the thrill of forging their own unique pathways to success.   If you're looking for a magic bullet, you've come to the wrong place. But if you're looking for ideas, inspiration, and strategies for planning out your own long terms success as an author selling globally on multiple platforms, then you're in luck. WIDE FOR THE WIN prepares you not only with a fundamental understanding of the mindset required for long-term writing and publishing success, but also insights and proven processes that allow you to take full control of your intellectual property's earning potential and reach more of the right readers for your work than ever before.

      Are you looking for ways to stop being dependent upon only Amazon for your author income? Are you hoping to expand and grow your sales on multiple platforms in global territories? Do you need strategies to help you get started NOW in terms of creating a successful "publish wide" author plan? Would you like to increase and optimize your sales on Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Play and beyond?   Then WIDE FOR THE WIN is the book for you.   The book is based on knowledge derived from decades of working within the publishing and bookselling landscape and in-depth discussions, interviews, and insights from representatives from the major publishing platforms along with tips, strategies, and pathways to success from hundreds of authors who have already discovered the thrill of forging their own unique pathways to success.   If you're looking for a magic bullet, you've come to the wrong place. But if you're looking for ideas, inspiration, and strategies for planning out your own long terms success as an author selling globally on multiple platforms, then you're in luck. WIDE FOR THE WIN prepares you not only with a fundamental understanding of the mindset required for long-term writing and publishing success, but also insights and proven processes that allow you to take full control of your intellectual property's earning potential and reach more of the right readers for your work than ever before.

    • 5

      Publishing Pitfalls for Authors: Stark Publishing Solutions, #5
      Publishing Pitfalls for Authors: Stark Publishing Solutions, #5

      Publishing Pitfalls for Authors: Stark Publishing Solutions, #5

      Mark Leslie Lefebvre
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      AVOID THE MOST COMMON PITFALLS FACING AUTHORS TODAY!   There have never been more opportunities, more options, more pathways for writers.   But with choice come potential pitfalls, traps, and career-limiting plays.   Some of the perils writers might encounter on their writing and publishing journey come from nefarious operators seeking to prey on the hopes and dreams of writers. Other dangers lurk within tendencies and traits that authors sometimes overlook; misunderstood information, or potentially even well-intended, but misguided and misinformed advice picked up along the way.   This book, which draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, publishing, and bookselling, explores those pitfalls and hazards that writers should be aware of so they can navigate their own unique pathway to writing and publishing success.

      AVOID THE MOST COMMON PITFALLS FACING AUTHORS TODAY!   There have never been more opportunities, more options, more pathways for writers.   But with choice come potential pitfalls, traps, and career-limiting plays.   Some of the perils writers might encounter on their writing and publishing journey come from nefarious operators seeking to prey on the hopes and dreams of writers. Other dangers lurk within tendencies and traits that authors sometimes overlook; misunderstood information, or potentially even well-intended, but misguided and misinformed advice picked up along the way.   This book, which draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, publishing, and bookselling, explores those pitfalls and hazards that writers should be aware of so they can navigate their own unique pathway to writing and publishing success.

    • 6

      Accounting for Authors: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Costs, and Margin Made Simple: Stark Publishing Solutions, #6
      Accounting for Authors: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Costs, and Margin Made Simple: Stark Publishing Solutions, #6

      Accounting for Authors: Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Costs, and Margin Made Simple: Stark Publishing Solutions, #6

      D.F. Hart
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer? Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off? Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings?   Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs, understanding margin, and forecasting.   Whether you are self-publishing, working with publishers, performing freelance writing duties, or any combination, having a solid understanding of basic accounting principals can go a long way to making your writing life easier.   This is, after all, your writing business. And, as such, it needs to be treated with the same respect you give to the craft and producing professional work. Chances are you're not actually "bad with money," as you may have always believed. You're more likely just a little overwhelmed or confused about some of the basics when it comes to finances and accounting.   And that's where this book comes in.   In addition to being a mystery/thriller and contemporary romance author, D.F. Hart holds an MBA with Accounting concentration and has worked in the field of accounting for over twenty-five years. Mark Leslie Lefebvre has worked as a writer and bookseller for thirty years, and as a trusted book industry representative has helped thousands of writers understand the business of being a writer.   Together they have created an easy and fun to read guide to help even novice writers no longer fear the financial aspect of writing.

      Do you avoid thinking about money as a writer? Does the thought of analyzing finances or balancing a budget turn you off? Are you looking for a way to embrace accounting principles to help you make the most of your author earnings?   Managing finances can be difficult for anyone, but writers often face unique challenges when it comes to budgeting, calculating production and marketing costs, understanding margin, and forecasting.   Whether you are self-publishing, working with publishers, performing freelance writing duties, or any combination, having a solid understanding of basic accounting principals can go a long way to making your writing life easier.   This is, after all, your writing business. And, as such, it needs to be treated with the same respect you give to the craft and producing professional work. Chances are you're not actually "bad with money," as you may have always believed. You're more likely just a little overwhelmed or confused about some of the basics when it comes to finances and accounting.   And that's where this book comes in.   In addition to being a mystery/thriller and contemporary romance author, D.F. Hart holds an MBA with Accounting concentration and has worked in the field of accounting for over twenty-five years. Mark Leslie Lefebvre has worked as a writer and bookseller for thirty years, and as a trusted book industry representative has helped thousands of writers understand the business of being a writer.   Together they have created an easy and fun to read guide to help even novice writers no longer fear the financial aspect of writing.

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