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I am currently creating my 2nd Edition of Get the Cheese, Avoid the Traps, even though initially I self-published and did quite well in the distribution and marketing of the guide. There were a lot of things that I will consider using in creating the next guide. Instead of merely using Amazon, I will also be using Ingram-Spark as well because I am interested in accessing other markets. While my goal is to acquire organic book reviews in How I Sold 80,000 Books, however, Alinka details the various types of book award contests throughout the U.S. and abroad which can offer your book great exposure. Great job, Alinka.

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The publishing world is very hard and ruthless and this book is full of useful information and terrific ideas; they are logical and give results. The author also has a good business sense which she shares with readers that will give significant tips to increase the book sales.