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Lessons Learned from 12 Years as an Author Entrepreneur

The Creative Penn

I've done many interviews on it (linked here), and I have reams of more personal writing in my journals and also in various draft Scrivener projects. This makes advertising it that much easier and cheaper, especially as it's not a ‘popular' genre crowded with advertisers. ” Ring any bells?!

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Different Ways To Market Your Book With Joanna Penn

The Creative Penn

As a result, they have more freedom with book marketing, and the opportunity to do price promotions, bundling, sales description, category and keyword changes, as well as paid advertising with measurable results. The spike often lasts only as long as you actively market the book or pay for ongoing traffic through advertising.

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5 Blogs That Are Making Money in 2022 (and How You Can, Too)

Neil Patel

goop is a wellness and lifestyle brand started by actress Gwyneth Paltrow as a weekly lo-fi newsletter back in 2008. It’s not a true media publisher, and he makes money selling advertising space. Founded by sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, this lifestyle blog resonates with those looking for an ideal DIY project.

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Lessons Learned And Tips From Pilgrimage, My First Kickstarter Campaign

The Creative Penn

Show notes: Overview of the Pilgrimage campaign including rewards, add-ons, and the result Why Kickstarter for this project, and why now for me Tips for success: Learn about the platform beforehand. Learn about the platform from experts I’ve been publishing and selling books through online retailers as well as my own store since 2008.

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Review Of My 2022 Creative Business Goals

The Creative Penn

Yes, creatively, because I am much happier about advertising the early books in the series now. I've been selling direct since 2008 when I started online, but it's always been an afterthought for book sales. The story is based around a book of human skin, so it was an appropriate project! Was it worth it? Not at all.

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9 Tips to Help you Post More Frequently On Your Blog

ProBlogger

This post was first published on: Jun 17, 2008 . It can happen for many reasons whether it be your life getting busy, suffering from a bout of bloggers block or becoming distracted by another project. If you’re looking for a blog buddy you might even like to ‘advertise’ for one in the comments below this post.

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9 Tips to Help you Post More Frequently On Your Blog

ProBlogger

Updated post first published Jun 17, 2008 . It can happen for many reasons whether it be your life getting busy, suffering from a bout of bloggers block or becoming distracted by another project. If you’re looking for a blog buddy you might even like to ‘advertise’ for one in the comments below this post.

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