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Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy | The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing
"Great book for any self-published writer, non-fiction or fiction. It's been a huge help in the process of launching my book, Blood & Soul. I love the step-by-step, color-by-numbers approach." --Allen G. Bagby - Author, Creed of Kings SagaWant to know the shortcuts and insider strategies to achieve Kindle publishing awesomeness with your material?
Searching for a way to spread your message with Amazon self publishing but...you know...not make your book look like the rest of the self published crap out there?
Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple guide that will show you how to prepare, publish and even promote your tome toward Amazon kindle publishing success?
"Brilliant. A must-read before you self publish. Michael Rogan's book has given me a hundred ideas for promoting my books." --C.M. Carney - Author, Scourge of SoulsWell, in...Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy - The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing you'll learn insights into the Kindle publishing business such
"How to Make Your Book Look Like a Million Dollars (on a 10-Cent Budget)" - Sure, you might be able to answer such rudimentary questions as "What is Kindle publishing?" But do you know the anser to how to dip my toe into self publishing on Amazon without looking like a frickin' ama-teur? I'll show you the strategy I've used in over 40 books to look luxury on an econo budget."9 Keys to Building a Massive Author Tribe" - Facebook fans are nice and Twitter fans are okay, but having a dedicated reader tribe can make all those long, cramp-inducing writer sessions effort worth it. In this chapter I'll show you how to cultivate an obsessive reader tribe...even if the only person you know are the imaginary characters in your brain."The Strange, Mysterious (and Super-Important) World of Amazon Book Reviews" - Us writers all know how important reviews are. But how do you get people to get off their duff and actually take the 12 seconds required to leave a review. I'll show you my favorite strategies for manipulating...I mean...convincing readers to leave those precious Amazon reviews for your book."The Ultimate Guide to a Kick-Ass Book Launch" - Launching your book correctly is almost as important as writing it correctly. I'll show you all my secrets, strategies and insider tips for crushing it on launch day.So, DOWNLOAD Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy - The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing TODAY...It may not make you as wealthy as J.K. Rowling. But it will put you that much closer to becoming the productive and profitable full-time writer you were always destined to be.
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Searching for a way to spread your message with Amazon self publishing but...you know...not make your book look like the rest of the self published crap out there?
Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple guide that will show you how to prepare, publish and even promote your tome toward Amazon kindle publishing success?
"Brilliant. A must-read before you self publish. Michael Rogan's book has given me a hundred ideas for promoting my books." --C.M. Carney - Author, Scourge of SoulsWell, in...Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy - The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing you'll learn insights into the Kindle publishing business such
"How to Make Your Book Look Like a Million Dollars (on a 10-Cent Budget)" - Sure, you might be able to answer such rudimentary questions as "What is Kindle publishing?" But do you know the anser to how to dip my toe into self publishing on Amazon without looking like a frickin' ama-teur? I'll show you the strategy I've used in over 40 books to look luxury on an econo budget."9 Keys to Building a Massive Author Tribe" - Facebook fans are nice and Twitter fans are okay, but having a dedicated reader tribe can make all those long, cramp-inducing writer sessions effort worth it. In this chapter I'll show you how to cultivate an obsessive reader tribe...even if the only person you know are the imaginary characters in your brain."The Strange, Mysterious (and Super-Important) World of Amazon Book Reviews" - Us writers all know how important reviews are. But how do you get people to get off their duff and actually take the 12 seconds required to leave a review. I'll show you my favorite strategies for manipulating...I mean...convincing readers to leave those precious Amazon reviews for your book."The Ultimate Guide to a Kick-Ass Book Launch" - Launching your book correctly is almost as important as writing it correctly. I'll show you all my secrets, strategies and insider tips for crushing it on launch day.So, DOWNLOAD Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy - The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing TODAY...It may not make you as wealthy as J.K. Rowling. But it will put you that much closer to becoming the productive and profitable full-time writer you were always destined to be.
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June 27, 2016
My fantasy fiction book Blood & Soul stayed in Amazon's top 100 for it's genre almost 6 months. I'm still stunned. I worked on crafting the best book I could write. I studied many of the gurus on novel structure and story telling. My book garnered 20 or so 5 and 4 star ratings on Goodreads and Amazon.
I also made the agonizing decision to go the independent route, that is self-publish. Publishers weren't gonna make any room for me next to George R. R. Martin. So I took a leap of faith. But I knew I had to set myself a part due the well-earned reputation that self-published authors SUCK! I agree wholeheartedly. I've only managed to make it through 1, maybe 2, self-published books.
When my editor was almost done with the final draft, I started reading Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy. I couldn't fully implement everything since I my goal was to publish before my 50th birthday. So the night before my birthday everything I could do in the time frame was done. I uploaded the final draft to Amazon and went to bed. The next day my book shot to #1 on Amazon. Me. Totally unknown. Next to George R. R. Martin's Dance with Dragons and Star Wars.
That initial boost was due to many factors. One crucial factor was implementing Michael Rogan's instructions in this book.
I also made the agonizing decision to go the independent route, that is self-publish. Publishers weren't gonna make any room for me next to George R. R. Martin. So I took a leap of faith. But I knew I had to set myself a part due the well-earned reputation that self-published authors SUCK! I agree wholeheartedly. I've only managed to make it through 1, maybe 2, self-published books.
When my editor was almost done with the final draft, I started reading Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy. I couldn't fully implement everything since I my goal was to publish before my 50th birthday. So the night before my birthday everything I could do in the time frame was done. I uploaded the final draft to Amazon and went to bed. The next day my book shot to #1 on Amazon. Me. Totally unknown. Next to George R. R. Martin's Dance with Dragons and Star Wars.
That initial boost was due to many factors. One crucial factor was implementing Michael Rogan's instructions in this book.
February 8, 2018
This is the second book I have recently read and reviewed by this author. Although the casual style might put some of you off the information contained is valuable and collated through a number of years of experience in the field of publishing e-books.
This is a short book each page is filled with actionable content. There is no padding and no soft edges.
There are many books on Amazon in similar style but actually avoid any useful information this book is not one of them
This is a short book each page is filled with actionable content. There is no padding and no soft edges.
There are many books on Amazon in similar style but actually avoid any useful information this book is not one of them
June 26, 2018
I've never read a book that had so much valuable information packed into one place! I chose submersion reading, listening to it on Audible and reading it through Kindle at the same time, which was great! But then I decided I would also like to have it in paperback because there's so much reference material in here!
January 2, 2020
For beginning self-publishers, this title is a natural choice. The author delivers useful tips about advance work to develop a marketing base, and the final publication-and-promotion push. That alone makes it worth the low price.
But reading this is a bit like watching a magician reveal his tricks. Rogan says the real secret to success at Kindle publishing is to publish lots of other short “books by the this author” or Amazon-suggested related books — in other words, to use your books to promote your other books. This he does amply, directing readers to his own web resources and to tools and services he has used and recommends. If he has cross-promotional agreements with any of them, he does not mention them.
The useful tips, mostly from two chapters on building and using a promotional network, could be reduced to about five pages of tip sheets for beginners — but then he wouldn’t have a book to sell the other books.
You can’t fault an author for practicing what he preaches — except when he doesn’t. Chapter 2 offers “Million-Dollar Makeover Tip No.1[sic]: Get a Pro Copy Editor (You Don’t Count).” There’s irony in his boldface tip “And nothing will get you crappy reviews on Amazon quicker — we’ll go over reviews later — then [sic] misspellings, comma splices, split infinitives, and all the other common text mistakes that self-publishing rookies and veterans alike make.”
Copy editing software, even the ones Rogan recommends, won't catch all the errors, and skilled copy editors can be expensive and hard to find. The careful writer will be grateful for the advice but wish the author had followed it himself to make his product more professional.
But reading this is a bit like watching a magician reveal his tricks. Rogan says the real secret to success at Kindle publishing is to publish lots of other short “books by the this author” or Amazon-suggested related books — in other words, to use your books to promote your other books. This he does amply, directing readers to his own web resources and to tools and services he has used and recommends. If he has cross-promotional agreements with any of them, he does not mention them.
The useful tips, mostly from two chapters on building and using a promotional network, could be reduced to about five pages of tip sheets for beginners — but then he wouldn’t have a book to sell the other books.
You can’t fault an author for practicing what he preaches — except when he doesn’t. Chapter 2 offers “Million-Dollar Makeover Tip No.1[sic]: Get a Pro Copy Editor (You Don’t Count).” There’s irony in his boldface tip “And nothing will get you crappy reviews on Amazon quicker — we’ll go over reviews later — then [sic] misspellings, comma splices, split infinitives, and all the other common text mistakes that self-publishing rookies and veterans alike make.”
Copy editing software, even the ones Rogan recommends, won't catch all the errors, and skilled copy editors can be expensive and hard to find. The careful writer will be grateful for the advice but wish the author had followed it himself to make his product more professional.
November 23, 2024
A great book with plenty of useful nuggets of information not only for beginners but for the experienced too. Easy to read, it's as though you are having a chat with the author. There are tips and tricks for those on a budget or those that have some cash to splash.
June 30, 2019
I've been writing books
This was helpful because it felt like this was summary of all the other books I've read about self publishing. Definitely worth a read!
This was helpful because it felt like this was summary of all the other books I've read about self publishing. Definitely worth a read!
May 9, 2022
This book is a must for indie authors, with so many valuable tips. I’m doing many of them, and they really work. 😊
July 19, 2014
As a first time author, this book has been my publishing Bible. It's easy to understand, easy to follow, and has been extremely helpful. There are a few details I wished he had included, but if he did, that may have taken away from the clear cut straightforwardness of the book. Either way, I'm so glad I got this book. The information has proven to be extremely valuable. I wouldn't have gotten this far without it. I recommend it to all my author friends or anyone aspiring to be an author! Thanks for being awesome Michael!
May 4, 2016
I found Michael's book very helpful. There are a lot of books in the area (I have read quite a lot of them) and Michael's book stacks up very well in a head-to-head comparison. I found his advice immediately actionable.
March 20, 2015
Very Readable
Easy to understand. Can get through in a few hours. Lots of good information for the computer stupid who are venturing into self publishing.
Easy to understand. Can get through in a few hours. Lots of good information for the computer stupid who are venturing into self publishing.
July 6, 2015
Good read, great ideas.
February 4, 2016
great ideas, great step by step explanations! Rogan's writting is fun and easy to follow. You can feel his enthusiasm and general interest in helping others.
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