Tag Archive | marketing tips
The Indie Author’s Ultimate Guide to Book Distribution — by AskALLi Team…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Self Publishing Advice: Writing a book is quite an endeavour, but once you’ve got it edited, and you’re ready to put it into the world, how do you actually do that? There’s so many options from exclusivity, to wide marketing, there’s aggregators and going…
How to host a Soft Launch for your book on Amazon to dazzle potential readers and boost sales – by Stephanie Chandler…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Non Fiction Authors Association: When you self-publish a book, you have several options for launching it into the world. You can host a presale on Amazon and promote it for weeks or even months in advance. This strategy can be effective, especially if you have…
Help people stuck at home discover books – by Sandra Beckwith…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Build Book Buzz: (This article first appeared in March 2020, but is still valid today) This week’s article was inspired by a humorous tweet that went viral. On March 7, thriller writer Mark Edwards tweeted, “I’ve heard that coronavirus is going to cause a…
How to Write a Stand-Out Author Bio – by Lois Hoffman…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Happy Self Publisher: Your author bio is a calling card and targeted marketing tool to promote you and your work wherever it appears. It establishes a relationship with the reader because they get to peek behind the curtain to see who you are, where…
Book Marketing: Reach More Readers Through Guest Posting – by Nina Dafe…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: If you took the decision to become an authorpreneur and write a non-fiction book, it’s more than likely because you realize that they are a great way to: Position yourself as an expert in your field Increase your authority and credibility…
As the Author World Turns on Amazon Book Review Policies – From the Book Designer Blog
Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
BY JUDITH BRILES ON MARCH 21, 2019 By Judith Briles Amazon: Love it … or hate it … but, you gotta deal with it. “Why are my reviews being removed?”?is an ongoing question that authors ask. There isn’t a live program that I do that it doesn’t surface. Scratching our…
How to Interview a Book Publicist Before You Sign an Agreement – by Joan Stewart…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Book Designer: You don’t need a book publicist if you’re ready to learn the tricks on how to promote your book, and you’ll work tirelessly to promote it. The truth is, most authors won’t. If you’re fortunate enough to be able to afford…
Book Promotion: Do This, Not That – by Amy Collins…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Book Designer: Does any of this sound familiar? “I wrote this book so that I could make a living as a writer.” “My goal is to quit my day job.” “I plan on retiring on my book income.” If any of those sentiments…
The Complete Guide to Ebook Distribution – by Reedsy…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
At Reedsy, our goal has always been to help authors through every stage of the publishing process, from the actual writing down to the marketing and promotion. However, if there’s one thing our marketplace can’t do, it’s the actual publishing of the book. By that,…
7 Tips for Selling More Books and Reaching More Readers on Kobo – by Camille Mofidi…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn: If you publish wide, as I do, then you will want to sell more books on the other platforms in order to reduce your reliance on the largest store and develop relationships with other readers in other…
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