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10 Top Posts from The Book Designer for 2019

by Shelley Sturgeon on January 9, 2020 3 Comments

In the January tradition of looking back at the previous year, today I’d like to invite you to take a look back at some of our top posts for 2019.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Guest Posts, Self-Publishing Tagged With: Amy Collins, Andrea Reider, David Kudler, Joan Stewart, Joel Friedlander, Judith Briles, Lee Foster, Nate Hoffelder, Sandra Bedkwith, Shelley Sturgeon

This Week in the Blogs, October 11 – 17, 2019

by Shelley Sturgeon on October 20, 2019 2 Comments

Blogs for Self-Publishers, October 11 – 17, 2019 including Julie Valerie, Joan Stewart, Julie Duffy, Frances Caballo and Dan Blank

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: blogging, Dan Blank, Frances Caballo, Joan Stewart, Julie Duffy, Julie Valerie, Self-Publishing

Top 10 FAQs About Book Publicity and Promotion

by Joan Stewart on July 1, 2019 8 Comments

The number one question authors ask? “How long do I have to market my book?” Here are the most frequently asked questions I hear about book publicity.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: book promotion, book publicity, Joan Stewart

7 Myths of Using Press Releases to Promote Your Books

by Joan Stewart on February 28, 2019 11 Comments

Most authors planning book launches believe press releases will result in phone calls and an onslaught of orders. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: how to write a press release, Joan Stewart, press release, Press Release Masterclass

9 Inexpensive Revenue Streams for Broke or Struggling Authors

by Joan Stewart on January 24, 2019 16 Comments

The median income for American authors is down. So how can authors create more revenue streams associated with their books or areas of expertise?

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: book marketing, indie author, Joan Stewart

Create Fast, Free, Festive Images in Seconds with PhotoFunia

by Joan Stewart on December 13, 2018 12 Comments

Check out PhotoFunia, my favorite, go-to website for creating offbeat effects from a digital photo, even if it’s just your head shot or book cover.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Joan Stewart, Photofunia

13 Places to Speak and Meet New Readers

by Joan Stewart on November 8, 2018 4 Comments

Book coaches will say their favorite way to sell books is through public speaking. Here’s 13 places to speak and meet new readers.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Joan Stewart, public speaking

How to Interview a Book Publicist Before You Sign an Agreement

by Joan Stewart on October 4, 2018 3 Comments

You don’t need a book publicist if you’re ready to learn the tricks and work tirelessly to promote your book. If you can afford one, however, a competent publicist can jump-start your publicity campaign.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: book publicity, Joan Stewart

The Best Free Media Contacts Tool You Probably Aren’t Using

by Joan Stewart on August 30, 2018 4 Comments

I thought I knew all the tricks about how to generate news coverage on a shoestring budget until someone told me about the best free media contacts tool.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: book publicity, Joan Stewart

How to Recycle, Repurpose and Promote Your Publicity

by Joan Stewart on July 26, 2018 8 Comments

Local radio station airing a half-hour interview with you? Getting a two-page spread in a national magazine? The challenge is to turn one media publicity “hit” into multiple hits. Recycling publicity is like rolling a snowball downhill and watching it get bigger and bigger.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: book publicity, Joan Stewart

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