By Rachel Thompson | Blog
Is it possible to actually benefit from engaging in a flame war? I’ve always said no. The professional in me says walk away, take it off the net, block or avoid. Negativity doesn’t help anyone. And that’s been my story every since entering the fray back in 2008 when I started my author blog, RachelintheOC.com. […]
By Rachel Thompson | Blog
The Psychology of Bad Reviews *I’m not a psychologist, nor do I play one on TV. Now that my third book, Broken Pieces, is out, I’ve experienced the highest of the highs (contacted by a few publishers to create a print version, several award nominations and an honorable mention, and 5-stars from Midwest […]
By Rachel Thompson | Author Marketing
3 Tips To Help You Contact Book Reviewers! Despite multiple articles on this topic, I still see authors every day begging, pleading, and spamming their books to people on social media who: Are not their demographic Aren’t reviewers or book bloggers Don’t read that genre. Let’s deconstruct. DEMOGRAPHIC Do you […]
By Rachel Thompson | Author Marketing
4 Top Tips for Creating A Spectacular Author Platform What is this platform thingy people keep talking about? Why do people use this term? Many authors are thoroughly confused by how to start marketing their work (whether it’s a blog or book – any genre). Let’s deconstruct. MARKETING PLATFORM According to well-known marketing definitions (and pulled […]
By Rachel Thompson | Author Marketing
4 Important Review Tips for Authors by guest Amazon Top Reviewer Tracy Riva I’m honored to have Top Reviewer and friend Tracy Riva here today to offer an expert reviewer’s advice to help all authors. Thank you, Tracy, for visiting and sharing your wisdom! Rachel, I’d like to start off by thanking you […]