Okay, real talk: If you’re relying only on retailers like Amazon to sell your books, you’re basically building your author career on someone else’s lawn. And sure, that lawn might be pretty… until the landlord changes the algorithm, jacks up the rent, or kicks you off the grass entirely. (Oops.)
That’s why this week, we’re digging into something that’s becoming less of a trend and more of a survival strategy: direct sales for indie authors. Owning your reader relationship, keeping more of your profits, and building a sustainable author business? Yes, please.
We’re pulling together three power-packed reads from Indie Author Magazine that break it all down:
Jenn Lessmann
Laurel Decher
Kevin McLaughlin
And if you’re the “just show me how” type, we’ve got you. This 7-minute tutorial shows you exactly how to start selling direct without the tech headache of Shopify or WooCommerce. We’re talking simple setup using Stripe + BookFunnel—no storefront required, just clean, efficient sales and instant delivery to your readers.
It’s time to stop renting your reach and start building something that’s actually yours. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just tech-surviving, selling direct doesn’t have to be hard—or expensive. (Seriously, if you can copy/paste and follow a checklist, you’re golden.)
💡 Next week? We’re serving up even more tools, tips, and templates to help you grow your audience, automate your sales, and make your direct storefront the kind of experience readers rave about. You won’t want to miss it.
Until then—go claim your corner of the internet.
