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Going Against the Flow: Reflowable vs. Fixed-Layout Ebooks

by David Kudler on September 21, 2020 3 Comments

The vagaries of the reflowable ebook introduce uncertainty that doesn’t work for all ebooks. But with fixed-layout ebooks those uncertainties can be eliminated.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, E-Books & Readers Tagged With: David Kudler, eBooks

Why Authors Should Know Their Target Audience

by Kate Tilton on September 7, 2020 3 Comments

Who is your target audience? What is a reader profile? Let’s break down these two questions that baffle many authors.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Kate Tilton, reader profile, target audience

Marlowe, A.I. for Novels: Does It Measure Up to Its Namesakes?

by Florence Osmund on August 24, 2020 5 Comments

Marlowe is an artificial intelligence that serves to help authors improve their novel before sending it off for professional editing.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Editorial Tagged With: Florence Osmund, Marlowe

MUST DO Steps for Amazon Campaigns for eBooks

by Judith Briles on August 17, 2020 8 Comments

Daily, I get questions from published authors: Is it worth it … to put in the time and energy to mount a bestseller campaign on Amazon?

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Amazon, ebook, Judith Briles

Book Promotion: Do This Not That – August 2020

by Amy Collins on August 10, 2020 5 Comments

Are you wondering when bookstores and libraries are going to open up again and where you can sell your books in the meantime?

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Amy Collins, book marketing

Edit For Your Reader: An Exercise and Checklist

by Beth Barany on August 3, 2020 11 Comments

When editing a novel, a writer needs to switch from self-focused — which you needed to be in the creative flow — to reader focused.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Editorial Tagged With: Beth Barany, book editing

PublishDrive All In on Subscription Model

by David Kudler on July 23, 2020 4 Comments

PublishDrive has shifted completely to a subscription-based model for all new accounts, completely eliminating the “pay as you go” plan for new accounts.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, E-Books & Readers Tagged With: audio books, David Kudler, ebook distribution, PublishDrive

Why You Need a Template for Your Newsletter (and What to Put in It)

by Nate Hoffelder on July 13, 2020 5 Comments

Designing a template for your newsletter will this save you a lot of time and help you present a consistent message to your subscribers.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: email newsletters, Nate Hoffelder

Don’t Confuse a Book Endorsement With a Review

by Sandra Beckwith on July 6, 2020 6 Comments

The terms “book endorsement” and “book review” have different meanings and purposes. Using them incorrectly could confuse the people supporting you.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Book Reviews, endorsements, Sandra Beckwith

Write/Right for the Market

by Florence Osmund on June 22, 2020 3 Comments

Many writers wait until they have finished writing the entire book before they give any thought to the marketing of it. I argue this is backwards.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: book marketing, Florence Osmund

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