Ten Tips for Setting up a Direct Sales Storefront
Thirty percent of indie authors are selling direct. Another 30 percent plan to start this year. Here’s how to join them without overcomplicating it.
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10 Proven Ways Indie Authors Can Expand and Monetize Their Story Worlds Beyond Books
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