Let's talk about so-called "BESTSELLERS"

How do you become a bestselling author? Sell a ton of books, right? Not necessarily! Let's talk about real stories of authors who gamed and hoaxed their way into becoming Amazon or New York Times Bestselling authors and why maybe we need to examine what we mean when we say "bestselling book." Putting My Foot Down by Brent Underwood https://amzn.to/3wPudq0 Underwood's piece in The Observer https://observer.com/2016/02/behind-the-scam-what-does-it-takes-to-be-a-bestselling-author-3-and-5-minutes/ How to Hack The New York Times Bestseller List (Annotated podcast episode #9): https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/9-how-to-hack-the-new-york-times-bestseller-list/id1251085982?i=1000409009015 The Making of a 23-Hour Bestseller: https://www.vulture.com/2017/09/handbook-for-mortals-lani-sarem-23-hour-new-york-times-bestseller.html Blatty Sues Times on Bestseller List: https://www.nytimes.com/1983/08/29/arts/blatty-sue-times-on-best-seller-list.html Looking for more writing workshops? I've got 'em! Character transformation: https://skl.sh/33iwgFH Writing a book description: https://skl.sh/356PtLg WRITING/WORK STUFF Alphasmart Neo2. https://amzn.to/3cStKui Adjustable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. https://amzn.to/2OYh0tX Clever Fox planner. I’ve used a few planners and this is my fav. Lots of space for mind-mapping and brainstorming, daily to-do lists, space for goal setting. https://amzn.to/3vNmk3Z Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. https://amzn.to/311nRoP Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. https://amzn.to/3vH71Kh Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. https://amzn.to/3tzIvZE Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/2OUCaJx I'm a Skillshare Ambassador! I've been binging their courses on filmmaking and video editing, as well as writing, but there's all kinds of stuff for creative types! Try it out FREE for two week! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/RyG57R COFFEE STUFF Ninja coffee maker. https://amzn.to/31533Nu Cold brew pitcher. https://amzn.to/3cSKVM9 Zulay milk frother. https://amzn.to/3r7DDJu VIDEO MAKING STUFF Canon G7X Mark iii camera. https://amzn.to/3r9BfCb Savage studio lights. https://amzn.to/3r7G6Un Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. https://amzn.to/31hqpzD JJC mini tripod. https://amzn.to/3feXxjJ Rode clip mic. https://amzn.to/2OSaLb2 ______________ I use Canva for all my thumbnails and graphics: https://partner.canva.com/c/2928882/647168/10068 Plus I've got lots of other freebies for you to download and use on your writing journey: https://www.michelleschusterman.com/freebies _____________ BLACK LIVES MATTER. To my fellow white authors: we have to show up every day. We have to speak out. We have to make it clear to the Black authors and creators in our community that we are here for them. Silence is not an option. Please check out this Google Doc for hundreds of resources on how you can support, donate, and learn--not just in February, not just when another senseless tragedy due to racism occurs, but every single day from right now moving forward: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13O7yipKHeIF2-QJ_K9IKIdLQAlN8NgEOF62qQjUjEVM/mobilebasic ________________ SUPPORT INDIES! Like audiobooks? I switched from Audible to Libro.fm in 2019 and have zero regrets. Libro.fm sends your $ to the indie bookstore of your choice! The monthly fee is the same. Sign up with this referral link and get a FREE audiobook: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm125381 Check out my Bookshop and support indies! https://bookshop.org/lists/writing-craft-books-529da1d1-34de-4584-a85f-003f96088b57 ________________ Looking for a ghostwriter for your novel? I might be your gal! https://reedsy.com/michelle-schusterman If you're interested in using Reedsy to offer your ghostwriting or editing services, sign up here: https://reedsy.com/p/michelle-schusterman **full disclosure: the above link is a referral! If you sign up and get a project, you and I each get $100!** ___________ MY BOOKS https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/6522087.Michelle_Schusterman https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17086515.M_Shelley_Coats?from_search=true __________ Music from https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/cinematic DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from purchases. There is no additional charge to you!