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.
Joan Stewart
This Week in the Blogs, October 11 – 17, 2019
Blogs for Self-Publishers, October 11 – 17, 2019 including Julie Valerie, Joan Stewart, Julie Duffy, Frances Caballo and Dan Blank
Book Publicity and Promotion – 10 Essential FAQs Answered
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.
7 Myths of Using Press Releases to Promote Your Books
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.
9 Inexpensive Revenue Streams for Broke or Struggling Authors
The median income for American authors is down. So how can authors create more revenue streams associated with their books or areas of expertise?
Create Fast, Free, Festive Images in Seconds with PhotoFunia
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.
13 Places to Speak and Meet New Readers
Book coaches will say their favorite way to sell books is through public speaking. Here’s 13 places to speak and meet new readers.
How to Interview a Book Publicist Before You Sign an Agreement
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.
The Best Free Media Contacts Tool You Probably Aren’t Using
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.
How to Recycle, Repurpose and Promote Your Publicity
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.