In this insightful deep dive, our hosts unpack the latest article from Indie Author Magazine, spotlighting the transformative changes at Book Report—a popular sales analytics tool for indie authors. Originally a must-have browser extension for tracking Amazon KDP sales, Book Report is now expanding, integrating a growing list of new platforms. We explore why this shift is a game-changer for authors publishing wide, making sense of their sales data across multiple retailers with ease. Also, don't miss the compelling origin story of Book Report’s solo developer, Liam Gray, and what his hands-on approach means for authors everywhere.
Timestamps for Key Segments:
00:00 – Introduction & the "suck list" of indie author tasks
00:59 – Why tracking sales across platforms is a huge challenge for indie authors
02:00 – Book Report’s roots as a KDP-focused tool
02:52 – Major expansion: Book Report now integrates with Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Draft2Digital, and more
04:44 – The real-world headaches this solves for wide authors
05:22 – Meet Liam Gray: Book Report’s solo developer and his personal origin story
07:29 – The signature "cha-ching" feature—and why Book Report feels different
08:46 – The impact for wide authors and the power of tools built by indie creators, for indie creators
Tune in for a practical yet personal discussion that will help you tame your sales tracking—and maybe inspire your next big idea.
