Publicity Tip #47 ~ If you’re an avid reader with a penchant for social media or an author trying to gain a following, you’ve either heard of Goodreads or belong to the rapidly expanding platform. Goodreads has a variety of… Read More ›
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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 ›
The Journey of an E-Book Cover Design
Sometimes the best way to understand the evolution and creation of something is to see it for yourself. I have been stressing over a simple series of e-book covers for my Lost Chapter teasers. These are theoretical “chapters” in the… 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 ›
Utilize Your Options for Getting Noticed
Publicity Tip #35 Just Getting Started in the Blogging World or Need a Boost? There are a number of blog directories available for you to register your site with. Some are free and some you pay for. Some offer you… Read More ›