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

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Craig Martelle - How to Sell 20 Books to Make 50K