by Joel Friedlander | Jul 25, 2012 | Author Blogging 101, Marketing, Self-Publishing, Social Media
When you start an author blog, you’re likely to begin by reading the work of other bloggers. Like any other field, people who have already had success doing what we’re trying to do show us the path to our goal. On the way, there are lots of lessons to...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 16, 2012 | Reviews, Self-Publishing
Could you sell a small, 84-page hardcover book with no title on the jacket for $12.99? Seth Godin can. Godin, one of the premier marketing minds of our time, a prolific blogger and the author of numerous bestselling books recently closed down the publishing activities...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 4, 2012 | Self-Publishing
Lots of talk these days about giving books away as a strategy for selling books, so you know things are still tinged with a bit of chaos. This week we’re lucky to have some incredible guides, to Amazon, self-publishing beyond the book, publicity and DIY...
by Joel Friedlander | Feb 5, 2012 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
This week is rich with great blog posts. From advice on raising your author profile to formatting for print or ebooks, to digging into analytics and a new way of thinking about readers and authors. Have fun! Dan Blank (@WeGrowMedia) on We Grow Media Want to Raise Your...
by Joel Friedlander | Dec 4, 2011 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
The year is rushing away with all due speed, yet there’s a lot left to do for all of us, I’m sure. But first, take a few minutes to check out these outstanding articles on developmental editing, the self-publishing wars, using social media, an innovative...