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Craig Martelle is a prolific author with nearly 200 published works, including over 110 full-length novels. A retired Marine and former lawyer, Craig is also the founder of the 20 Books to 50K community and a key figure in the indie author world.
In this episode:
- Craig’s journey from Marine to bestselling author
- Strategies for writing and publishing multiple books per year
- The importance of book pricing and how it affects sales
- Insights into international markets, particularly German translations
- The evolution and impact of author conferences
- Tips for building and managing online author communities
- Balancing fiction and non-fiction writing
- The importance of mindset in an author’s career
Resources mentioned:
- 20 Books to 50K Facebook group
- Author Nation conference (formerly 20 Books Vegas)
- Self-Publishing Show Live conference
- Amazon ads for authors
- Findaway Voices for audiobooks
- TranslateBooks.com for translations
Books Mentioned:
- Ian Bragg thriller series
- Cygnus Space Opera series
- End Times Alaska series
- Free Trader series
- Battleship Leviathan series
- “Witten Wisdom”
- “An Author’s Legacy”
Connect with Craig Martelle:
- Website: craigmartelle.com
- Facebook group: 20 Books to 50K
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