author publicity
Merchandising – Making Money Beyond Your Book
~ Publicity Tip #41 Your book is done and you can’t wait to start making royalties on internet & store sales or by selling it in person to earn that extra dollar per copy or so. But there are other… Read More ›
Professional Affiliations
Nothing speaks more to your professionalism in the market place than being a member of a writing association, union, or guild. By investing in one or more of these resources for writers you are proclaiming to the world that you… Read More ›
Getting Noticed Pt 2
Do book directories work? If you’ve heard of Goodreads, you know how successful they are in helping readers find new material. While I believe it’s crucial to at least have your work listed in Goodreads, it’s not the only source… Read More ›
Getting the Buzz Rolling
Publicity Tip #37 Okay, so your book is nearly ready to launch. You have a modest (or so) mailing list worked up and you want to start making waves. One good use for that carefully crafted e-mail list is to… Read More ›
Author Platforms & Portfolio’s Pt.6
Publicity Tip #34 Don’t be Overwhelmed by Your Marketing Options – Be Strategic Marketing yourself is your author platform. What makes you stand out from a crowd (and get recognized by your target audience) are your marketing techniques, both personal… Read More ›
Author Platforms & Portfolios Pt. 5
Publicity Tip #33 Are You Making the Most of Your Connectivity? Word of mouth has been and always will be the most effective way to get people interested in what you have to sell – your writing. You might be… Read More ›
Author Platforms & Portfolios Pt.4
How Important is Your Writing Portfolio? This is a frequently asked question by new and aspiring writers and as with everything in this business the answer is not black and white. The simple answer is very important. The honest answer… Read More ›