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 ›
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 ›
Diversifying for Discoverability?
Publicity Tip #92 ~ In the past I have sung the praises of getting your book noticed by using book discovery platforms – most notably Goodreads, Library Thing & Shelfari. Having a presence on Goodreads, the largest book discover platform… 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 ›
A New Book/Author Publicity Outlet with Promise
Publicity Tip #90 ~ Book Reviews were created on the premise that well-read and well-respected readers would give their open and honest opinion about new and upcoming books (in a variety of genres). Paul at Sneak Peak shares his view… Read More ›
Promoting to Readers who Actually Read Your Genre
Publicity Tip #89 ~ The promotional opportunities with the website ReadingDeals are extremely affordable and highly targeted to your readership – really. There are 3 ways ReadingDeals works to help you on your marketing and publicity campaign: 1) FREE! You… 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 ›