Sell More Books, Keep More Profits: Direct Sales Strategies for Authors

Learn how to master direct book sales as an author. Keep more royalties, grow your audience, and build long-term reader relationships by selling eBooks and print books directly through your own platform.

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Selling Direct as an Indie Author

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide to how indie authors sell direct to readers using email, tech stacks, and platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce.

Full Guide: Selling Direct as an Indie Author
Building a Direct Sales Website

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

Everything indie authors need to build a direct sales website—tools, plugins, formats, merch, delivery, and store platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce.

Full Guide: Building a Direct Sales Website
Shopify for Indie Authors

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A full guide for indie authors using Shopify to sell books, merch, and bundles direct. Includes setup, apps, tools, email flows, and sales strategies.

Full Guide: Shopify for Indie Authors
WooCommerce for Indie Authors

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A full guide for indie authors using WooCommerce to sell eBooks, print books, signed copies, and merch directly from WordPress.

Full Guide: WooCommerce for Indie Authors
BookFunnel for Direct Sales

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide to using BookFunnel to deliver books and audiobooks when selling direct. Works with Shopify, WooCommerce, and email marketing tools.

Full Guide: BookFunnel for Direct Sales
Shopping Carts for Direct Sales

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A detailed guide to how shopping carts power author websites. Covers Shopify and WooCommerce setups, frictionless checkout, bundles, and cart recovery strategies.

Full Guide: Shopping Carts for Direct Sales
Payment Portals for Indie Authors

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide to payment portals for indie authors using direct sales websites. Covers Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments, WooCommerce integration, and global currency options.

Full Guide: Payment Portals for Indie Authors
Delivery Methods for Indie Authors

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide for indie authors on how to deliver books and products from direct sales stores using BookFunnel, POD, and fulfillment tools—professionally and automatically.

Full Guide: Delivery Methods for Indie Authors
International Sales for Indie Authors

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A full guide for indie authors selling globally from their websites. Includes taxes, shipping, currency tools, and digital delivery across borders.

Full Guide: International Sales for Indie Authors

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