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Ellen Erikson - How to Make Money from Classic, Public Domain Books

Author
Teddy Smith
Published
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Episode Link
https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc

Ellen Erikson is a publisher of over 30 books, combining self-authored works and public domain publications. Her expertise lies in identifying, updating, and successfully marketing classic works for modern audiences.


In this episode:

  • Understanding public domain books and copyright laws
  • Guidelines for publishing on Amazon KDP
  • Strategies for standing out in the market
  • Finding and selecting profitable titles
  • Formatting and production considerations
  • Marketing and advertising approaches
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them


Resources mentioned:

  • Project Gutenberg
  • Many Books
  • Wikipedia copyright tables
  • KDP publishing guidelines


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