Publicity Tip #17 ~ Arm your twitter account not only with connections you like, but with ones you need. Join The Manuscript Wish List: #MSWL This is a site dedicated to bringing authors up-to-date information about which publishers are currently… Read More ›
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If It’s Too Good to be True…
Publicity Tip #15 Beware Publicity Trolls ~ There are a number of get-rich-quick scams floating around out there and it doesn’t stop with the African Prince who needs your help. New authors are falling prey to Publicity Trolls who promise… Read More ›
Blogging Behaviour
Publicity Tip #14 Don’t Be Afraid to Try New Things: Pt. 2 ~ Every author is encouraged to develop a blog that revolves either around what they write or about them as an artist. Much of the advice we’re given… Read More ›
To Give or Not to Give?
Publicity Tip #13: Should You Give Your Book Away For Free? – Lately the question that arises most is whether or not it is necessary to support free giveaways for your hard-wrought manuscript – unfortunately the answer is not as… Read More ›
Branching Out & Getting Creative
Publicity Tip #12 Don’t Be Afraid to Try New Things: Pt. 1 – When you’re in the middle of launching a book, the last thing you want to do is try something new. However, by pushing the envelope or considering… Read More ›
A Common Misconception
Publicity Tip #11 Know Your Target Reader – Sure, this sounds obvious but in a recent conversation with an new author, when I asked what her niche or target market was the reply surprised me. “Everyone.” I didn’t take her… Read More ›
Breaking into Book Clubs
Publicity Tip #10 – A great way to encourage readers to buy your book is by offering both it and yourself to book clubs. However, getting on the right book club lists or even knowing where to start can be… Read More ›
Non-fiction Nuggets for Fiction Writers
Publicity Tip #8 Write a non-fiction article based on your fiction book. My first reaction to this concept was that it applied to contemporary or historical fiction only. I write science fiction and fantasy – where am I going to… Read More ›
Learn How to Work the System
Publicity Tip #7 The goal is to get the word out about your fantastic book. You want people to be able to find you so that you can make sales, get reviews, and get noticed. Book Hitch is a search… Read More ›
The Medium & the Media
Publicity Tip #5 The biggest piece of advice for new authors when it comes to publicity is to diversify, then the same list of options for G+, twitter, pinterist, facebook, author blog, linkedin, and youtube pops up. Choosing the right… Read More ›