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Valuable Lessons in Book Marketing an Author Needs to Know by guest @BarbaraDelinsky
I’ve been in publishing a long time – which doesn’t make me an expert, simply says I’ve tried lots of things. Some worked; some didn’t. Here’s a rundown. I began as one of many women writing genre fiction, and given that the publishers in that field did zero publicity, the buzz at conferences was, “Yes…
Read MoreThirteen Myths About Social Media for Writers Busted by guest @CaballoFrances
As I meet writers online and at writer’s conferences, I hear misconceptions about social media. I’ve kept a list of them and decided to debunk these myths for you one-by-one. Let’s get started. Social Media Is Hard to Learn This is the misconception that I most frequently hear among writers, especially authors who are about…
Read MoreHere are the Winners for #NaNoProMo Week One!
We’ve had quite the first #NaNoProMo Week so far, haven’t we? Amazing tips and giveaways from top book marketing experts. Let’s do a quick recap. Day 1: Who is the Reader You Save Every Night by guest @EAWwrites Elizabeth Ann discussed reader avatars (reader profiles) and how creating and using them can help you create promotional…
Read MoreNeed the No Nonsense Book Marketing Truth? Get These Titles by guest @cdetler
Am I the only one who hates a con artist? Okay, rhetorical. Do over. Am I the only one who recognizes a con artist when she sees one? That answer’s not so obvious, my friend. Prepare to learn there’s no Santa. We’ve been laughing at the dupe who gets flimflammed since forever. Bugs Bunny had…
Read MoreLearn More on Focusing Your Promotional Efforts with the Four Quadrant Method by guest @PaulineWiles
There is so much information available on tactics which authors can use to promote their books – including all the great advice here during #NaNoProMo – it’s easy to get overwhelmed. This can lead to you spreading your efforts too thinly and not being effective in any of your methods. Or, even worse, you’ll slump…
Read MoreWant Publishing Success? Be a Great Writer and Clever Marketer by guest @EvatopiaLit
Publishing today isn’t what it used to be. Authors can no longer sit back and expect their book to sell itself. More specifically, they can’t expect a publisher to sell a book for them. Indie authors have long known that when they type the words “the end” their job is only half finished. Now, traditionally…
Read MoreHow to Create a Successful Media Campaign by guest @Girl_Who_Reads
One of the first conversations I have with a new client is what their marketing plans are in regard to media appearances. Often times, the author is unsure how to go about getting media attention and therefore puts it on the back burner. Follow these three steps for creating a media campaign to get your…
Read MoreWho is the Reader You Save Every Night by guest @EAWwrites
Write to market. I don’t think any of us have stepped a toe in an author community without that phrase du jour blasted as the secret to success. I define success a little differently than six-figures a year, by the way. To me, the secret of success is publishing profitably year after year. That’s a…
Read MoreWhat is FREE #NaNoProMo and How Can It Help YOU Sell More Books?
Many of you are familiar with #NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) held every November) to inspire writers to write books. There’s even #NaNoEdMo (National Novel Editing Month) every March to help writers edit the book they wrote in November). I researched and realized there was no book marketing specific month, and because ya know, I have nothing…
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