A lot has changed in self-publishing since the first version of this ebook was written in 2014. Hence, this second (2016) version.

What's New In This Edition

Basically, Amazon changed the game in the summer of 2014 when it introduced its Kindle Unlimited subscription program. This ebook addresses those changes, as well as a plethora of other new material, ie:

• 20 months of sales numbers;
• Marketing I’ve tried that’s worked well;
• Which outlets sell the best;
• The best way to format your novel to upload quickly; and
• Tested insights into how to price your romance novel to sell … and more.

Below is a complete Table of Contents.

Learn Everything You Need to Know about What It Takes to Successfully Self-Publish and Sell Romance Novels

So sit back, relax and prepare to get the foundational lessons you need to succeed in the most popular genre of writing of all time – romance writing.

$2,000/Month: Is It STILL Possible to Earn Good Money Writing Romance?

The title for this ebook was derived from my sales numbers when I published the first version of this ebook in September 2014. I earned almost $2,000 within the first couple of months that I started writing romance regularly. I had seven titles out, which included the one I’d written in May of 2013.

I published six short novels between March and April of 2014, which is one reason my income exploded so quickly, in my opinion. Can it be done today? Sure. You never know when a title is going to take off, as I explain within

In this updated version I list 20 months of sales numbers -- from 2014 through 2016 -- from four outlets: Amazon, B&N, Google Play, and All Romance Ebooks. After combing through these numbers, you'll have some concrete data on which to base your decision.

Unsolicited Testimonial

Hi Yuwanda,

Just wanted to let you know I tore through your latest, the romance novel writing book, and loved it. It gave me so many tools to begin immediately and a big boost of confidence. I love how you break everything down with links, your personal experience, and solid advice.

As a side note, my boyfriend spotted a typo on the cover. It says "how to money" instead of "how to make money". I did not even noticed it until he pointed it out as I was reading. (Author Note: I fixed the cover!)

Thanks again for another great investment!~Laura

What's Covered Within?

Following is a complete Table of Contents.

PROLOGUE

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF WRITING SHORT ROMANCE NOVELS

What’s Considered a “Short” Romance Novel (Novella)?

Do Short Romance Novels Sell?

Which Is Easier to Write: Short or Long Romance Novels?

$19,000 in One Month Writing “Smut”

The Various Genres of Romance Writing

CHAPTER 2: MY SELF-PUBLISHING BACKGROUND

The Good Ole Days: $1,200+ in One Month … Just 3 Months after Writing Consistently!

CHAPTER 3: HOW AMAZON’S KU SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE SHOOK THINGS UP

Amazon’s KU Program Explained

How Authors Who Enter KU are Paid

Is Amazon KU Worth It?

Amazon’s Sales Algorithm Explained

Factors to Consider When Trying to Decide Whether Or Not to Put Your Book in KU

How I’m Deciding Whether or Not to Go In KU

CHAPTER 4: EXACT STEPS TO TAKE TO WRITE & PUBLISH YOUR ROMANCE

A Surefire Way to Tell What Sells in Romance

What to Look for When Perusing Popular Romance Genres on Amazon

Example of a Romance Outline

Where to Get Art/Photos for Your Romance Novel Covers

How to Get Your Romance Novel Covers Done Quickly and Cheaply

Creating Covers for Your Romance Novel: My Best Advice

CHAPTER 5: HOW TO CHOOSE “SELLING CATEGORIES” FOR YOUR BOOK

CHAPTER 6: SELECTING KEYWORDS FOR YOUR ROMANCE NOVEL

CHAPTER 7: HOW TO PRICE YOUR ROMANCE NOVEL TO SELL

How I Price My Romance Novellas

Does 99 Cent Pricing Work?

CHAPTER 8: LET’S TALK SALES NUMBERS …

Romance Ebook Sales: What You Can Expect When You First Publish

How I Earned $1,000 per Month Pretty Quickly Writing Romance

Is This Still Possible to Earn Money Fast as a Romance Writer in 2016?

CHAPTER 9: 20 MONTHS OF SALES NUMBERS

CHAPTER 10: PEN NAME AS A ROMANCE AUTHOR, OR NOT? HOW TO DECIDE

CHAPTER 11: DO YOU NEED AN ISBN NUMBER TO SELF-PUBLISH?

CHAPTER 12: SELL MORE OF YOUR ROMANCE NOVELS VIA THESE OUTLETS

Insight into Self-Publishing Audiobooks

CHAPTER 13: MARKETING YOUR ROMANCE NOVEL

How I Market My Romance Novels: 6 Things I Do When I Publish a New Novella

17 Romance Writing Tips That Help You Write Better & Sell More

CHAPTER 14: HOW AMAZON CAN HELP YOU SELL MORE ROMANCE NOVELS

How many ebooks do you need to sell to crack Amazon's bester-seller list?

How important is an ebook cover to Amazon’s algorithm, and does it impact sales?

Amazon Sales Rank Calculator

CHAPTER 15: REVIEWS – HOW TO HANDLE THE GOOD, BAD & THE UGLY

The One Thing You Should Never Do

CHAPTER 16: HOW/WHEN YOU GET PAID

Payments from Amazon

Payments from Barnes & Noble

Payments from All Romance Ebooks

Payments from Google Play Ebooks

Payments from Draft2Digital Ebooks

CHAPTER 17: MISTAKES I MADE AS A SELF-PUBLISHED ROMANCE AUTHOR

CHAPTER 18: HOW TO MAKE A FULL-TIME LIVING WRITING ROMANCE

41 Titles Published: A Publishing Timeline

About Hiring Ghostwriters

Simple Things You Can Do to Increase Sales

CHAPTER 19: CLOSING TIPS ON WRITING, MARKETING & MORE

How to Get Your Book to Be Free on Amazon WITHOUT Enrolling in KU

CHAPTER 20: CONCLUSION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Contains 100 pages of first-hand info on self-publishing romance novels you won't find any place else.