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Successful strategies for selling your independently published novel

Mandy Webster

Publishing your novel is just the beginning—getting readers to actually buy it is the real challenge. As an independent author, you have full control over your book’s marketing and sales strategy, but that also means you must take an active role in reaching your audience. Fortunately, there are plenty of effective ways to get your book into the hands of readers.

Building your author brand, expanding your reach, and selling beyond online retailers are just a few of the strategies we’ll discuss in this series on selling your independent novel.

This post serves as an introduction to a series on successful book-selling strategies. In the coming weeks, we’ll dive deeper into specific tactics, but for now, let’s explore some of the key methods indie authors use to promote and sell their work.

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The most overlooked step in the novel writing process (and why you shouldn’t skip it)

Mandy Webster

You’ve done the hard part—you wrote and published your novel—but unless you know how to sell it, your story might never reach the readers it deserves. This post kicks off a new blog series on the sixth and final step of the novel writing process: selling your book. Whether you’ve chosen the independent route or you’re still weighing your publishing options, understanding how books reach readers is a crucial part of your author journey.

Handselling your books at book festivals and vendor fairs is one of the most effective ways to find your readers.

In previous posts, I’ve covered everything from brainstorming and drafting to revision and publishing. I’ve also discussed the pros and cons of both traditional and independent publishing. But when it comes to book sales, the reality is this: traditional publishing handles much of the marketing behind the scenes (and how much promotion your book receives can vary widely). Since I don’t have firsthand experience with traditional publishing—and because those strategies are often dictated by the publisher—this series will focus on what I do know from experience: selling an independently published novel.

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How to set prices and earn royalties on your independently published novel

Mandy Webster

Setting the right price for your independently published novel is crucial to maximizing your earnings while ensuring your book remains competitive in the market. The price you choose not only affects your royalties but also influences readers’ perceptions of your book’s value. Here’s how to make strategic pricing decisions and understand how royalties work.

An effective book pricing strategy will keep your novel affordable without devaluing your work.

Royalties are the payments you receive for each copy of your book sold. Unlike traditional publishing, where authors typically receive a small percentage of sales (usually 5-15%), independent authors keep a much larger share of their earnings—often 35-70% for ebooks and 40-60% for print books, depending on the publishing platform and pricing model. However, royalties are calculated after subtracting production costs, platform fees, and any distributor cuts.

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