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One of the great debates in the indie author community is the KDP Select versus selling wide choice that every indie author must consider. It’s easy to find success stories on both sides of the divide, but which direction is right for your author business?
Mystery and thriller author Kristi Belcamino did her research when she transitioned from traditionally published to indie and chose KDP Select. But she’s since changed her mind.
In this episode, we discuss the thinking behind her decision and then spend some time discussing topics like making the switch from traditional to indie, the rapid release strategy for mysteries and thrillers, the goals she has for her new Facebook reader group, and more in this “welcome back” edition of the podcast.
Links
David Gaughran’s Blog Post about Kristi and the rank stripping
Kristie’s website www.kristibelcamino.com
Kristi’s Amazon page
Kristi’s Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/CrimeCoffeeCannoli
The todoist app
Web Copy That Sells – By Maria Veloso
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Before getting into the business of writing I spent twenty-five years in the technology business as a financial guy, and then as a serial entrepreneur. I know what it takes to start and run a successful business.
Stephen- glad to hear things are on track after your bumpy health road. Welcome back. It’s good to hear you again. Nice interview to start with interviewing a fellow Minnesotan – Kristi. Answering many of the questions a lot of us have trying to decide on wide versus narrow.
Looking forward to your future podcasts with great guests.
Doug
Thanks, Doug – it’s great to be back! Thanks for keeping me in your podcast subscription list. And, why didn’t I remember you were from Minnesota? I hope spring will eventually arrive up there for you guys.
Good to see you back in the saddle, Stephen. But be careful — no galloping!
LOL – Thanks. The galloping is out for a few more weeks 😉
Fab interview, Steve. Kristi is a fantastic author to jump start the podcast. Glad to see you back 🙂
Thanks! It’s really good to be back.