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IngramSpark Reduces Author Royalties – Disappointing Update

In a recent YouTube video, Mandy Lynn expresses frustration with IngramSpark’s decision to cut indie authors’ royalty rates. She discusses her own experience with the platform and highlights the impact of the new policy on authors’ earnings. Despite her initial reluctance, she decides to remove her books from distribution with IngramSpark in protest, emphasizing the…

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5 Steps to Design A Book Cover for Your Self-Published Novel

Mandy Lynn introduces her book cover design course, offering practical tutorials for self-publishing authors. The course, split into three levels, covers Photoshop basics, typography, and advanced cover design techniques. With step-by-step guidance and lifetime access, authors can now create professional book covers affordably. Lynn discusses the importance of concept, stock photos, and Photoshop manipulation in…

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Self-Publishing Money Tips & How to Save Costs as an Author

Self-publishing can be costly, but it doesn’t have to be. Mandy Lynn offers tips on budgeting for editors, cover designers, formatters, and marketing. With careful planning, you can save money while still achieving professional results. Additionally, Mandy announces a one-dollar sticker sheet sale in preparation for her maternity leave and highlights the importance of setting…

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KDP is One Step Closer to Print Pre-Orders – Kindle Direct Publishing Update

The video discusses the excitement around an email from KDP regarding scheduling release dates for paperback and hardcover books on Amazon. While it doesn’t include print book pre-orders yet, it offers authors more control over their book’s release timing and the ability to order author copies before release without the “not for resale” bar. Despite…

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3 Letters You Never Want to See as a Marketer…ft. Michael Carrigan

In this episode of the Affiliated podcast hosted by Dominic Keenan from ClickBank, Michael Kerrigan, a lawyer with Holland & Hart and a long-time partner of ClickBank, joins as a guest. With nearly 20 years of experience, Kerrigan is a nationally known attorney advising clients on e-commerce issues, including intellectual property, privacy, contracts, investigations, and…

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