There are millions of apps, tools, extensions, and plugins available online. This is Part 2 of a big list of tools for indie authors.
Apps, Tools & Plugins for Indie Authors in 2017 – Part 2
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Apps, Tools & Plugins for Indie Authors in 2017 – Part 1
Here’s a list of apps, tools, extensions, and plugins that can actually help indie authors and not further distract or hinder them in their work.
Today’s Indie Authors Are Media Owners
Have you ever thought about the fact that indie authors are media owners? Let’s discuss the three types of media we encounter whenever we tread online.
Free Book Promotions: Are They Worth It?
Should sign up for Kindle Direct Publishing’s Kindle Select Program and use the free book promotion feature? Here’s my take?
Authors: Boost Book Marketing with These 5 Apps
Visual communication grabs our attention more than text. Get ready to boost your visual marketing because I’m about to explain some cool apps.
Reader Audiences and Analytics: What Do They Really Reveal?
As an author, do you know who your audience is? Let’s look at three resources you can use to find out who your readers are.
How Young Adult Authors Can Use Tumblr to Reach Their Readers
If you are a young adult author, Tumblr might be one of the social media websites that you incorporate into your marketing plan.
11 Reasons Indie Authors Need Social Media (And How to Get It Right!)
Indie authors need to use social media as part of their online marketing strategy to further their publishing careers. Here’s how to get it right.
The 5 Basic Elements of an Author Website
What should the basic elements of your author website be if your website is dedicated to your books? There are zillions of posts on the Internet that will tell you what your website should look like but does all that advice meant for businesses and twenty-something entrepreneurs apply to you?
Authors: Have You Blabbed or Scoped Yet?
Authors: Have You Blabbed or Scoped Yet? by France Caballo discusses Periscope and Blab.im, the video apps people are talking about most to conduct their live broadcasts.
Got a Pen Name? You’re in Great Company – Now Here’s How to Market Your Books
Got a Pen Name? You’re in Great Company – Now Here’s How to Market Your Books by Frances Caballo gives examples of when and why authors have used pen names and explains how writers using pen names can build a brand.
Cool and Not So New Social Media Networks for Indie Authors
Cool and Not So New Social Media Networks for Indie Authors by Frances Caballo explores alternative social media networks Snapchat, Tumblr, Instagram, CafeMom and Medium and discusses how authors can use them.