How to Make Money with Print Books (Even with Low Sales)
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Print books aren't dead! Discover how to price your print books for profit, which print-on-demand platforms work best, and how to sell more paperbacks without breaking the bank. If you're looking to maximize your earnings, this episode is for you!
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- Print Book Sales Saw a Small Sales Increase in 2024 - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/96842-print-book-sales-saw-a-small-sales-increase-in-2024.html
- Global Book Market 2023: Revenue growth in many countries despite major challenges - https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2024/global-book-market-2023-revenue-growth-in-many-countries-despite-major-challenges/
- Global Book Market 2024 shaped by strong fiction, declining non-fiction and slower price increases - https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2024/global-book-market-2024-shaped-by-strong-fiction-declining-non-fiction-and-slower-price-increases/
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