Introducing the KWL #OwnVoices Promotions
Hi writers! As you know, we here at Kobo Writing Life are huge fans of promoting our authors’ work and supporting the indie author community, which…
Applying to Promos and Custom Pricing
Hi everyone, As you might already know, we recently made a change to the promo application process. Now, when you submit a title for certain promos,…
Sell More on Kobo with Promotions
NOTE: This piece originally appeared on StoryShopUni. Looking to sell more titles on Kobo? Then you should be taking advantage of Kobo Writing Life’s Promotions Tool!…
Indie Publishing: Making Time and Everything Else Your Friend
For me, becoming an independent publisher (nice ring, right?) has given me back the happiness and joy I used to receive from writing.
-Larissa Reinhart
From Chaos to Success: My First Twelve Months as an Indie.
Valentine’s Day celebrates love. For me, it also celebrates my first twelve months as an indie author. Some fifteen years after writing the first draft…
How to Reach Readers on Kobo
By C.J. Archer C.J. first started publishing independently in 2011 and was an immediate success—making enough to become a full-time author within her first year. She…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 88 – Five Strategies for Using Free
Episode 88 of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast isn’t the usual interview, but rather, features KWL’s Director, Mark Lefebvre outlining five strategies that successful authors use…
ATTENTION MARKETING: Book Charms
Guest Post by Deborah Cooke (Abridged from a version originally published on http://www.deborahcooke.com) Book charms are adorable and readers love them. I’ve bought them in the…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 058 – Insights from Kobo Merchandisers
Episode 58 features an interview with Kobo Merchandisers Liz Hilborn (Manager of Merchandising) and Sarah Smith-Eivemark (Canadian Merchandiser) conducted by Mark Lefebvre, KWL Director. In the…
Red Door Reads and Joint Promotion for Authors
By Deborah Cooke One of the challenges faced by every author in this marketplace is visibility and discoverability. When there are so many titles available and…
Getting The Most Out Of Kobo
By Donna Fasano I see regular sales of my independently published books in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and about a dozen other countries each month. But thanks to Kobo Writing Life…
How I Doubled My Annual Kobo Sales in 2015
NYT bestselling author Cristin Harber recently blogged about her efforts over the last year to expand retailer market share at Kobo. We loved the story and…