Show notes
This is the first Rapid Fire episode, that’s where I take multiple questions that don’t take a full episode to answer and, well, answer them! This time around we talk about how to write an author bio, if KDP Select is worth it, to share or not to share first drafts, marketing, and the editing process!
If you have a question you’d like to ask, there’s a button the right side of the website to make it easy! Or, just click here.
The podcast is brought to you by Steam Powered Dreams Publishing but paid for out of my own pocket. If you’d like to show your support, there are many different ways to do it:
* Buy a copy of Scrivener
* Support us on Patreon
* Hire us to do your website
As always, below is a direct copy of the show notes. They were written before the episode was recorded but are here for reference and SEO.
Topic: Evergreen Stories and Stale Stories
What is the correct way to write an author bio? Is Amazon KDP Select the way to go? Should you share my first draft?
I am your host, Jeremy Collier, and today’s episode is the first Rapid Fire episode of The Authorpreneur Mindset.
A rapid-fire episode is when I answer questions that don’t really require a whole episode to talk about in itself.
Before we get into the topic, I wanted to talk a bit about our Patreon page. I mentioned it last episode, but I wanted to go into more detail on what exactly we’re offering on there, and how you can get a bunch of extra content for only $1 a month right now.
The first 25 people who back the podcast on patreon will actually get the $3 level for just that, $1. You get access to future patreon-only content, the ability to listen to the Authorpreneur Mindset early, a Patreon only form to ask questions, and access to our very exclusive Discord server.
We offer different things at different rewards levels, but let’s be honest, the $1 a month level is really all that matters right now.
So if you’d like to show some support and get access to all that, and more as we hit our goals, head over to Steampowereddreams.com/patreon.
With that out of the way, let’s get into our rapid fire questions.
The first question comes from Masha Leyfer who asks “How would you recommend I write my author bio?”
There is no one right way to write an author bio. Most authors write it in third person as if someone else is talking about you, but that’s not for everyone. Some people get right to the point and talk about their books, while others give some backstory to their lives. The important thing is that it is both professional and personal.
To give you an example, I’ll read mine
Next question from Diane DeMuth who asks “Is Amazon KDP exclusive the way to go? Is it better to be on all e-reader sites? What are the best ways/least expensive ways to market?”
Amazon KDP Select can bring a lot of value, especially to new authors, but it means potentially losing out on income from other sources. I’m a firm believer in going wide…eventually. What many authors do, and something I agree with, is, if you’re just starting out (or starting a new series) to put your books into KDP Select for a month, or two, or even three, and then once it has somewhat of a following on Amazon, take it out and go wide. This helps it get a jump-start, while still allowing you to make sales elsewhere.
As for best ways and least expensive ways to market, this is an ever-changing answer. Facebook ads, if done right, can be amazing, as can Amazon ads. Both of these methods take a lot of patience and a fair bit of luck but make sure before spendin...
If you have a question you’d like to ask, there’s a button the right side of the website to make it easy! Or, just click here.
The podcast is brought to you by Steam Powered Dreams Publishing but paid for out of my own pocket. If you’d like to show your support, there are many different ways to do it:
* Buy a copy of Scrivener
* Support us on Patreon
* Hire us to do your website
As always, below is a direct copy of the show notes. They were written before the episode was recorded but are here for reference and SEO.
Topic: Evergreen Stories and Stale Stories
What is the correct way to write an author bio? Is Amazon KDP Select the way to go? Should you share my first draft?
I am your host, Jeremy Collier, and today’s episode is the first Rapid Fire episode of The Authorpreneur Mindset.
A rapid-fire episode is when I answer questions that don’t really require a whole episode to talk about in itself.
Before we get into the topic, I wanted to talk a bit about our Patreon page. I mentioned it last episode, but I wanted to go into more detail on what exactly we’re offering on there, and how you can get a bunch of extra content for only $1 a month right now.
The first 25 people who back the podcast on patreon will actually get the $3 level for just that, $1. You get access to future patreon-only content, the ability to listen to the Authorpreneur Mindset early, a Patreon only form to ask questions, and access to our very exclusive Discord server.
We offer different things at different rewards levels, but let’s be honest, the $1 a month level is really all that matters right now.
So if you’d like to show some support and get access to all that, and more as we hit our goals, head over to Steampowereddreams.com/patreon.
With that out of the way, let’s get into our rapid fire questions.
The first question comes from Masha Leyfer who asks “How would you recommend I write my author bio?”
There is no one right way to write an author bio. Most authors write it in third person as if someone else is talking about you, but that’s not for everyone. Some people get right to the point and talk about their books, while others give some backstory to their lives. The important thing is that it is both professional and personal.
To give you an example, I’ll read mine
Next question from Diane DeMuth who asks “Is Amazon KDP exclusive the way to go? Is it better to be on all e-reader sites? What are the best ways/least expensive ways to market?”
Amazon KDP Select can bring a lot of value, especially to new authors, but it means potentially losing out on income from other sources. I’m a firm believer in going wide…eventually. What many authors do, and something I agree with, is, if you’re just starting out (or starting a new series) to put your books into KDP Select for a month, or two, or even three, and then once it has somewhat of a following on Amazon, take it out and go wide. This helps it get a jump-start, while still allowing you to make sales elsewhere.
As for best ways and least expensive ways to market, this is an ever-changing answer. Facebook ads, if done right, can be amazing, as can Amazon ads. Both of these methods take a lot of patience and a fair bit of luck but make sure before spendin...