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Bust the Brackets

http://www.hektorkarl.com/2012/03/bust-brackets.html

The first wave of self-publishers who signed up to KDP Select have either come to the end of their 90-day exclusivity period or that day is fast approaching, and many are wondering whether to re-enroll in the program or to begin uploading to the other retailers.

In January, I featured Sarah Woodbury, who decided to stay out of Select and outline a strategy which had brought her great success in the past - making the first book of a series free, on all retailers, permanently. She also promised to come back and let us know how it all went.

Profiting Outside Amazon: Guest Post From Sarah Woodbury

http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2012 ... -woodbury/

When the Excitement Starts to Dim

http://www.hektorkarl.com/2012/03/when- ... o-dim.html

Nancy Bilyeau, author of the historical thriller The Crown, blogs about interweaving history and plot over at the International Thriller Writer's site for debut authors, The Thrill Begins. http://thethrillbegins.blogspot.com/201 ... -dump.html

I have put together a special sale for St. Patrick's Day. 30 great books from 26 different authors - all reduced to 99c for this weekend only.

All genres are covered - romance, science fiction, thriller, historical fiction, literary, paranormal, fantasy, and more! - from bestsellers to undiscovered gems, and one lucky reader is going to win all 30 books!

St. Patrick’s Day Blowout! 30 Great Books by 26 Authors, All Reduced to 99c!

http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2012 ... ed-to-99c/

50 Shades of Grey: Yet Another Exception to the Rules?

http://www.hektorkarl.com/2012/03/50-sh ... ption.html

New post that talks about the open door submission going on at Strange Chemistry, the YA sci-fi/fantasy imprint of Angry Robot.

http://www.amschilling.com/blog/?p=133

Twitter - what is it for, really?

Link below.

What do you do when your writing partner says, "Our story is boring!"

http://opposingfarces.blogspot.com/

A New Bestselling Genre?

http://www.hektorkarl.com/2012/03/new-b ... genre.html

Self-publisher Lindsay Buroker was recently approached by 47North, one of Amazon's new imprints. Today I have a fantastic guest post where she reveals how you can position yourself to receive such offers (and the advice is great for everyone, even those who don't want any kind of deal). Oh, and she reveals her decision too. It's not what you might guess...

Can You Self-Publish Your Way To A Big Deal?

http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2012 ... y-buroker/