Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Several years ago, a new phrase crept into my vocabulary. I wasn’t sure where I first heard it, but it was repeated regularly among writing circles in online conversations such…
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Getting FREE Working for You Instead of Against You
Publicity Tip #97 ~ Previously, I’ve touched on the uses of material we generate specifically for free purposes in order to help publicize yourself. Now, I’d like to take my musings on FREE CONTENT one step further. Earlier this week… Read More ›
Trial & Error: Book Marketing Advice & Tools
Publicity Tip #96 ~ I am always on the look out for free or low-cost tools that help authors in their never-ending quest to find their niche and then tap into it in the publishing world. Why do I do… Read More ›
Do Book Trailers Sell Books?
Publicity Tip #95 ~ This is a bit of a controversial topic in that it’s entirely subjective to the person interpreting the data… but nails to knuckles, in my books the answer is no, not directly. But that’s not a… Read More ›
7 Essential e-Publishing Tips
Publicity Tip #94 ~ Today’s tip comes courtesy of Author Kylie Betzner’s comedic fantasy book blog. She kindly invited me to stop by yesterday to share some of what I’ve learned since starting my travels on this self-publishing journey.
Diversifying for Discoverability – Pt.2
Publicity Tip #93 ~ In the past few years it’s become common knowledge that if you can get an e-version of your book into the virtual marketplace then you’re making your writing available to twice as many potential readers (1/2… Read More ›
Inviting Yourself into Someone Else’s House (Blog)
Publicity Tip #91 ~ As a first-time author you might find yourself quite enthusiastic about doing guest blogs on topics you love (and finding a way to weave in mention of your book) to help publicize your new book while… Read More ›
4 Great Book Publicity Options
Publicity Tip #87 ~ Here are 4 wonderful opportunities for getting the word out about your book – all located on two cool sites run by one great Indie Author! Chris McMullen gives you the complete breakdown HERE. Below you… Read More ›
What is it About Hiring a Publicist that Makes Authors Cringe?
It’s all about the numbers game. As an author we want to reach as wide a market as possible to sell more books to more people – those of us who’ve chosen to attempt to get paid for our writing… Read More ›
Get Your Book Trailers Working for You
Publicity Tip #84 ~ The great thing about video book trailers is that you can use them on a laptop or tablet at local author events, place them on your author website, your Goodreads profile page, Amazon’s Author Central and,… Read More ›