Dave Chesson Articles | Self-Publishing Review

Awesome Time-Saving Tools for Authors

As self-publishers, we have a lot to do every day to make sure our business is running smoothly. Every minute you save is useful–but remember, during tough times like these, it’s always a good idea to come to the desk refreshed and with a positive mental attitude.

So in this article, we’ll look at five tools you can use to save time in your self-publishing business.

RescueTime

If you want to save time, you need to know how much time you’re wasting. This is where RescueTime comes in. RescueTime keeps track of the websites you’re using and how often […]

Dave Chesson2020-04-30T05:30:10+02:00April 29th, 2020|Categories: Member Blog|Tags: Dave Chesson Articles, Writing Tips|

How to Optimize Your Book’s Sales Page on Amazon

Your Amazon product page is your book’s final sales page. It is the page that will ultimately dictate which browsers become readers. That means, you need to make it as inviting as possible–you want to optimize your page and draw in more sales and ‘one-click buys.’ After all, authors are always looking to level up their book marketing strategy.

Luckily, Amazon does a lot of the technical work for you. If you were to create a sales page on your website, you’d have to do all the positioning and testing to see what works. When you sell on Amazon, […]

Dave Chesson2020-02-10T11:06:21+02:00February 8th, 2020|Categories: Features, Member Blog|Tags: Amazon News and Tips, Book Promotion Articles, Dave Chesson Articles|

3 Things You Should Consider When Selecting Amazon Keywords

Deciding to publish your book is a milestone in any author’s career, says Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur. And for many self-publishers that is achieved through Amazon KDP. Amazon’s marketplace is the largest available outlet on Earth for all book sales — from eBook to print and traditionally published to self-published.

This is why it is all the more vital that you really consider how to market your book there. It’s a competitive battleground that, when leveraged properly, can yield great results. And this all starts with choosing the right keywords for your book.

But what exactly are Amazon keywords? […]

Dave Chesson2020-02-08T15:58:12+02:00June 14th, 2019|Categories: Member Blog|Tags: Amazon News and Tips, Dave Chesson Articles|

3 Essential Apps for Self-Publishers

I’m a big believer that the vast majority of apps ‘talk the talk’ more than they are able to ‘walk the walk.’

This is understandable. Have you ever been let down by a major company? Anyone who ever purchased a Microsoft Zune can tell you how that feels. If even the major companies such as Microsoft fail to deliver on your expectations, you start to expect that even the smaller organizations will similarly disappoint.

Thankfully, there are many apps out there that buck the trend. Apps that over deliver on your expectations and truly make a positive difference to your […]

Dave Chesson2020-02-08T15:59:13+02:00December 17th, 2018|Categories: Features, Member Blog|Tags: Dave Chesson Articles|

Should You Fight Back Against Ebook Pirates?

The first time you find your work stolen is a strange situation.

On the one hand, your pulse is racing. You think back to the hours of blood, sweat, tears and, well, coffee, you poured into a project in order to see it through to completion. The fact that someone else has stolen it, for whatever purpose, can drive you crazy.

On the other, it’s somewhat flattering. Think about the rock stars of the world. Is their work not pirated all the time? The fact that someone has stolen your work means they see something of value in what you […]

Dave Chesson2020-04-30T05:28:46+02:00July 10th, 2017|Categories: Member Blog|Tags: Copyright for Authors, Dave Chesson Articles|

Essential Knowledge For Every New Self-Publisher

Self-publishing can be equally exciting and overwhelming. On the one hand, it’s the best opportunity for most of us to realize our dream of publishing a book. Who wouldn’t be excited by the thought of expressing their ideas creatively and hopefully making some money in the process? There’s a heck of a lot to learn. Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur takes a look.

Writing a book is only part of the process. To experience success, self-publishers must be effective in many different areas, including marketing and strategy.

It can be tricky to know exactly where to focus our limited time […]

Dave Chesson2019-02-03T09:38:04+02:00April 25th, 2017|Categories: Features, Member Blog|Tags: Book Promotion Articles, Dave Chesson Articles|

3 Golden Rules For Your Amazon Author Page

A Guest Post by Kindlepreneur’s Dave Chesson on the importance of the Amazon Author Page.

In the increasingly crowded world of self-publishing, it’s important for authors to do everything in their power to stand out from their competitors.

Of course, a quality book is always the best way. There is no substitute for a carefully crafted, well-edited book with an attractive cover.

While an author’s book is and always will be the main way to attract sales and fans, it is far from the only way. In fact, as more and more self-published authors up their game in terms of […]

Dave Chesson2020-02-08T16:01:03+02:00March 13th, 2017|Categories: Features|Tags: Amazon News and Tips, Book Promotion Articles, Dave Chesson Articles|