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What does the release of the new version of WordPress mean for self-published authors? How does Duolit fit into the self-publishing process?

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[podcast]https://selfpublishingteam.com/podcasts/podcast-20100623.mp3[/podcast]

Show Notes

• Intro/Outro Music: Going Up by Infant Sorrow
• 00:45 – 06:45 | Welcome, Who We Are & What Shannon’s Reading
• 08:40 – 11:55 | News: WordPress 3.0 is released. Features:
  • New default theme
  • Very customizable, easier than ever to use
  • Now’s a great time to break from blogger or wordpress.com
  • Hosting is easy and affordable – $10/yr for domain, under $5/mo for hosting
  • Makes you look more professional & a great marketing tool
  • Need help? Give us a shout.
• 11:55 – 14:15 | FIRE SALE! Save 50% off of our listed prices for ONE WEEK ONLY — ENDS 7/1.
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• Shannon’s website has a new design : follow @shanwrites for updates
• 14:15 – 23:10 | Feature: 8 Things You Should Know About Self-Publishing
  1. It’s not necessarily any more work than traditional publishing.
  2. It’s a good way to build your audience while waiting to be traditionally published.
  3. Many bigger publishing houses use the same printers — quality is similar.
  4. Chicken Soup for the Soul and Eragon started as self-published titles.
  5. You have total control over your book.
  6. Bigger isn’t always better. Keep your goals in mind when choosing a self-publishing service.
  7. You’ll sell less units but make more money.
  8. If you do it right, no one will know the difference.
• 23:10 – 27:30 | Resources
  • @JohnBetcher’s post Book Review Resources for First-Time Authors
  • GoodReads
• 28:10 – end | Preview of next week: Branding ; Whale Wars Moment of the Week