Author Entrepreneur: Go Direct To Your Fans And Readers With Jim Kukral

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Channel: The Creative Penn · 2014 · Education

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Interview with Jim Kukral about why selling direct to readers and fans is such a good idea as well as  tips and tricks for how to actually do it.

We discuss:

Whether you can learn to be entrepreneurial
What selling direct is
Amazon ranking vs. building relationships with readers
The power of building a platform of true fans
The services available for selling direct
Crowdfunding and Pay What You Want strategies
Artistic patronage
Creating community and connection with readers
You can find Jim and his books at JimKukral.com and on twitter @jimkukral, and check out the book at GoDirectBook.com

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