Course Resources! You’ll find all the links mentioned in each of the books/workbooks/videos for the program you’re working through. Select the link below to jump to your resources:
Amazon Ad Resources from the Amazon Ad book/class
What are Amazon Ads and Should You Try Them?
If you’d like to add videos on each step, here’s the link to that option: https://sonjadewing.com/amazon-ads-class/
Position Your Book for The Best Possible Sales
Get Reviews to Get Sales
Starting your Account
1. https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
An Important Reader Connection – Author Central
Tracking Your Sales
Level 1: Category Ads
https://www.bklnk.com/categories_2022.php
Continue here Level 1: Keyword Research
Level 1: ASIN Ads
Process Steps
Level 2: Making $100 in Profit?
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/also-boughts-downloader-b/kpfalnccljfmbogklbbgbhcldihafcpp
The Final Chapter
Self-Publishing Resources from the Self-Publishing Workbook
Hello! As promised, here are all the self-publishing resources from the book in one place.
If you don’t have the book yet, you can order it here: Self-Publishing Workbook.
The following are the links that are referred to in the book.
About this Workbook
About this Workbook – I introduce how to use the workbook and resources to help.
- A community of writers that I organize: https://womensthrillerwriters.com/
- Courses that I currently teach: https://sonjadewing.com/events
Write Your Book
Finding a Review Group (aka critique group) – I run Querque Quills. We’re a virtual review group out of Albuquerque. If you want to join our group, find our next event, etc. – you can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170281999990081
Creating Your Own Review/Critique Group – Here are my notes on how to create your own review group. https://sonjadewing.com/get-into-your-writing-group/
Using Scrivener
Using Scrivener – I talk about my favorite writing program – Scrivener.
- Purchase Scrivener here: Https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/115755?link=1570
Editing and Editors
Editing and Editors – I share how to edit on your own and especially important – how to work with an editor.
- List of Professional Editors (and other resources): The website listed in the book has changed. Looking for good editors, try:
- https://www.lisamccoyediting.com/
- https://www.writergals.com/
- https://daddywagsediting.com/
File Copyright
File Copyright – I talk about the importance of filing your copyright.
- Link to the US Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/registration/literary-works/index.html
- The Self-Publishers Legal Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MNGK78?tag=sdewing0407-20
Purchase ISBNs
Purchase ISBNs – I talk about why you should purchase an ISBN.
Format the eBook
Format the eBook – I share the process of formatting your book for eBook platforms.
- Public video here: https://5minauthor.teachable.com/courses/self-publishing-guide/lectures/23147575
- Formatting program Vellum: https://vellum.pub/
- The Self-Publishers Legal Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0988302195?tag=sdewing04-20
eBook Cover
eBook Cover – I share the best ways to put together an ebook cover.
- Here’s a link to my favorite cover designer: https://lmrgraphicdesigner.myportfolio.com
- I also love Emina Slavnic https://www.instagram.com/zerosleeper/
Pre-Marketing
Pre-Marketing – I share ideas on marketing prep to do as your writing/working on your book.
- Learn more about Google Analytics: https://sonjadewing.com/google-analytics-spreadsheet-tracking/
Website developer Brian Stinar
Website developer Brian Stinar shares his knowledge about what kind of website you want to build.
- Writer conference site example: https://wordharvest.com
- Brian’s client site, Cynthia Dettman: https://cynthiadettman.com/
- Noventum Custom Software: https://www.noventum.us/#contact
- A new website system for authors: https://pub-site.com/
Book Categories
Choose your categories, do your research before you dig in.
I’m a fan of Publisher Rocket. https://publisherrocket.com/
Book Keywords
I’m a fan of Publisher Rocket. https://publisherrocket.com/
Launch eBook
Where and how to submit your eBook.
- Amazon: kdp.amazon.com
- Draft2Digital: https://www.dradt2digital.com/
Formatting Print
Formatting program Vellum: https://vellum.pub/
Cover for Print Book
How to put together your cover for the print book.
- Amazon dimension calculator: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200735480#setup_calculator
Launch Print
Where and how to launch your print books.
- Amazon: kdp.amazon.com
- IngramSpark: www.ingramspark.com
Do this now that your book is on Amazon
Claim your Amazon author page: https://authorcentral.amazon.com/
Post Marketing
Advertising Your Book
Goodreads Giveaway – https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show_create_options?ref=giv_creategiv
Book Raid – https://bookraid.com?aff_id=5740
Book Rebel – https://bookrebel.com/faq
Hello Books – https://hellobooks.com/authors
Freebooksy – https://www.freebooksy.com/for-the-authors/
Fussy Librarian – https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/advertising/
Self-publishing resources
And there it is! self-publishing resources from the workbook. Good luck on your self publishing journey!