Indie Authors make money from their backlist, not the latest release.
How are you managing YOUR backlist?
The first thing readers do, once they’ve read some of your work and liked it, is immediately look for anything else you’ve written.
Especially if you write in series, readers will binge on that series, then inhale your entire back catalogue. Those older, established titles? They’re the ones taking up valuable real estate on the book seller sites. They’re the ones with the multiple review stars and gushing reviews, with all formats populated. They wear a well-loved patina.
When readers trip over your older titles, the well-trafficked, well-maintained appearance may make them take a second look.
What are you doing to maintain your backlist. Here’s more reasons why backlist maintenance is important.
