At this point in time, with the internet an integral part of book marketing, EVERYONE knows that if you’re writing a book or have a book already done, you must have an author website. (If you fall into this category and don’t have a site up yet, get it started today.) So what are the…
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Amazon Author Central Page and Book Page – Make the Most of Them
Yep. As an author, you need to promote your books. If you don’t, you won’t sell any. It’s all about creating visibility . . . after you’ve created a quality book. A great place to generate visibility and SELL your books is Amazon. And, it’s probably one of the most underutilized pieces of online real…
The Author Website – Do You Really Need One?
The idea of creating a website may seem overwhelming to many who are new to the writing arena. This may cause hesitation in regard to taking the website step. But, don’t let fear or procrastination get in the way of your online presence. A website is a necessary online marketing tool that is at the…
6 Book Marketing Tips Sure to Boost Your Author Online Platform
So, you’re an author. That’s great. But, just writing books isn’t enough – you’ve got to promote you and your books. The first step to doing this is to have yearly, monthly, and weekly book marketing goals. With goals, you know where you’re heading and can work toward that end..Marketing goals can be considered a…
Traditional Book Publishing – Contract to Sales to Career
You’ve chosen to write books, possibly children’s books, and you’ve done it right. You did your homework and learned the craft of writing. You created a polished manuscript and submitted it to publishers. And, knowing it’s not necessarily the best writer who gets published, but the one who perseveres, you were steadfast and didn’t let…
Do Book Back-Covers Really Matter?
Being an author is no longer just about writing. Now, you have to become savvy about marketing your book. An important element of book marketing is the back cover. And, making it powerful does really matter. In fact, aside from the front cover, the back cover is what will motivate the reader to buy your…
Book Marketing and Landing Pages – 4 Questions to be Answered Quickly
The internet is teeming with information on everything you can possibly think of. This includes information on your business platform. But, with all this information available, there are still many who aren’t aware of the basics, the dos and don’ts of an online platform. I recently came across a website on ‘article submissions.’ Finding it…
Book Marketing – The Foundation
Every author has thought it, said it, and heard it: promotion is the roll-up-your-sleeves and dig-in part of writing. It’s the much more difficult and time consuming aspect of writing that every author needs to become involved with . . . if she wants to sell her books. To actually sell a book, you need…
Traditional Publishing and the Author Platform – Be Realistic
Best sellers happen to unknown authors. Getting on the New York Times Best Seller list happens. Breakout books happen to new authors. But . . . Yes, of course, there’s a ‘but.’ Statistically speaking, about 80% or more of all books don’t succeed. Every new author needs to enter the publishing arena with open eyes….
The Author Platform – It Should Have Been Started Yesterday
Did you ever hear the expression, “a stitch in time saves nine?” Whether you’re an author or freelance writer, that’s how you need to think of your writing platform. Get it started first, as the foundation of your business. It’s much more effective than trying to play catch-up. If you’re an author, your platform needs…