Posts Tagged ‘Iola Goulton’
Do I Need an Author Platform to be Published? by Guest @IolaGoulton
Unpublished writers often want to know if they need an author platform in order to be published. As with so much in the publishing business, the answer is yes and no. Or no and yes, depending on your point of view. We live in an age where anyone with a computer and an internet connection…
Read MoreTips: How to Create Your Author Platform Basics by Guest @IolaGoulton
As a freelance fiction editor with a degree in marketing, I’m passionate about helping authors publish the best book possible. Why? Because a great product (book) is your first and best marketing tool. Basic Number One: Have a Great Book As a book reviewer, I’m often approached to review published books that should never have…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Amazon From Deleting Your Reviews by guest @IolaGoulton
Amazon Reviews All authors want them, because they show social proof on the world’s biggest online bookstore. That has an indirect effect on sales, and can help an author obtain an advertising slot with BookBub or one of the other big ebook advertisers. Readers also want reviews. Reviews provide social proof, a perceived indication of…
Read MoreRemarkable Confessions From Book Bloggers You Need to Hear by guest @IolaGoulton
Authors want book reviews. Positive reviews on sites like Amazon provide social proof and help potential buyers decide whether or not this is a book they want to read. Reviews and features on book blogs help spread the word about your book. Reviews are also a subtle form of self-promotion: tweeting “check out this great…
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