Thinking of expanding your job title from author to author-narrator? Want to grow your audience in the exploding field of audio entertainment?
7 Essential Questions for Crowdfunding at Inkshares
There are new approaches to book publishing popping up all the time, and some have real promise or an intriguing business model for authors. Once such is Inkshares, where your social media prowess and ability to drive a crowdfunding campaign can lead to a publishing contract. Here’s one author’s experience at successfully navigating this process, […]
How to Create Merchandise for Books
Creating merchandise for your books can be a great way to promote your book while generating income through a new revenue stream.
Top 5 Public Speaking Behaviors that Can Make You Appear Dishonest
By Betsy Graziani Fasbinder The world of speaking opportunities keeps expanding, and that’s good for authors. Speaking to live audiences is one of the best platform-building activities available for both fiction writers and subject matter experts. But how to make the connection with a live audience? What gets in the way? In this article author […]
Authors: Invest in Swag to Sell or Give Away
When it comes to marketing material, many authors get flyers printed, a lot also get bookmarks, but few authors will invest in swag to give away or sell to fans at book fairs and conferences, and that is a shame.
How to Use the Amazon Algorithm to Sell More Books
by Alinka Rutkowska We’ve been concentrating on learning how search engine optimization—although it sounds intimidating—can be crucial in helping you sell more books. Today, we have for you a different perspective on how this applies to Amazon specifically, by bestselling author and publishing consultant Alinka Rutkowska. Here’s her article. What if you could significantly increase […]
SEO for Authors – Part 2
One of the best ways to help ensure your efforts are rewarded is to ensure you’re not overlooking any SEO ideas that can be applied to your books.
How To Update Your Book Without Losing Your Reviews
One of the benefits of being an indie publisher is the ability to update your books whenever you choose. But how do you make changes without losing your reviews and ranking on the various retailers? Is it possible? Like many things in publishing, the answer is it depends.
SEO for Authors – Part 1
Search Engine Optimization, commonly referred to as SEO, is the art and science of convincing a search engine, like Google, to send people to your website, content, or product. As an author, why should you care?
Beta Readers vs Editors vs ARCs
Ever wondered what role beta readers, editors and Advance Reading (or Review) Copies (ARCs) play in the process of publishing and promoting a book? This article by Craig Tuch compares all three and explains how they can all be helpful.
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