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With KU raising prices and lowering author royalties, many indie authors and supporters of indie books are considering leaving the program. I mentioned on Twitter that this is a great moment for indie authors (and the folks who want to support us) to switch to Kobo and its subscription program, Kobo+, and was met with a question that honestly surprised me: what is Kobo? So I decided to write an article explaining what Kobo is, how it works, and how you can be part of it. And I asked my Twitter followers for their questions, which led to people asking so many questions that I realized I need to write a series on this subject. In this first article, we'll explore: What is Kobo? My experience with Kobo Kobo FAQ…

Patreon provides millions of creative entrepreneurs with the tools they need to build a sustainable monthly income, but the company has faced several controversies the past few years, most recently when it suggested incorporating NFTs into its systems. As decisions like these have eroded trust in Patreon, more and more people are seeking Patreon alternatives for content creators. Luckily, there are several other companies you can turn to for help if you want to create a paid subscription to sustain your content. And I’ve saved you some time by testing out the options and evaluating them in four categories: Number of features availableEase of useTransaction fees and other costsTrustworthiness or, put more plainly, whether or not they’ve made a statement about their stance on cryptocurrency and NFTs When you’re finished…

Twitter might not have a billion users like Facebook does, but the bird app is still a powerful social media platform for many businesses, especially in the publishing industry. In fact, as the most word-based of all the major social media platforms, Twitter has naturally evolved into the place to forge connections with writers and other publishing professionals. In this collection of Twitter tips for authors, I'll share what I've learned in almost 10 years of using Twitter as a serious part of my author platform. Let's dive into it! Twitter tips for authors 1. Optimize your profile Alechia Dow Twitter profile You can customize three major areas of your Twitter profile: Bio. You can use up to 160 characters in your Twitter bio. Note that you can include links…

One of the best ways to diversify your income without giving yourself a whole other job is to create merchandise for your books. Your books don’t have to already be successful for this to work either. In fact, high-quality book merchandise can attract new people to your work. In this article, I’ll explore: 12 book merchandise ideas + book merch I loveWhere to sell your book merch When you’re finished reading, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to start selling your own book merch. Book merchandise ideas The first thing most authors think of is custom bookmarks. This is a great start, but there are many other types of merch you can create: 1. Buttons/pins Buttons are a great way for your fans to display their love of your…