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Book Giveaways in 2018
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Image from ShutterStock. BOOK GIVEAWAYS Two of the most popular methods that authors and publishers use to hold contests for book giveaways have changed. Amazon Giveaways have undergone a series of changes. Goodreads Giveaways changed significantly as of January, 2018. So 2018 is a good time for a new post regarding…
Amazon Book Promotion: How to Make it Work for You – by Dave Chesson…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on BookWorks site: I hope you benefitted from my prior tutorial on Amazon Marketing Services. Here, I’ll reveal how to run a successful Amazon book promotion. Knowing the forms of book marketing that are actually worth your time and attention can be one of the…
What Pew Research Center Social Media Stats Mean for Authors – by Frances Caballo…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Social Media Just for Writers: The Pew Research Center (PRC) released a new study on social media use at the beginning of March. Its findings weren’t surprising. PRC researchers found that Facebook and YouTube dominate the social media landscape. Continue reading HERE
A Free Author Page That Is Better Than An Amazon Author Page – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Yes, all authors know that an Amazon Author page is a very good idea. However, there is a new way to create a beautifully designed author page that will add to your discoverability. Draft2Digital (D2D) has been a breath of fresh…
Set Up Amazon’s Author Central – by Stephanie Chandler…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Nonfiction Authors Association: Amazon’s Author Central is an essential tool for managing your books and author information on the site. Every author should take full advantage of the free service because it allows you to update content on your book page, keep author bio…
What Book Marketing Is – and Isn’t…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Glenn Miller on Career Authors site: You might think marketing is the answer to selling your book. But marketing has nothing to do with you. And I know you’d like a marketing checklist to put your books at the top of the bestseller lists…
Why Some Books Resonate and Others Don’t
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
I’m here to tell you why some books resonate and others don’t. Why? Because so many publishers/agents/editors are out there searching for the next big thing, and many authors are trying to become that. As authors, sometimes we stare at three or four different projects and wonder which one…
Why Blog—From the Writer Who Said Goodbye to Blogging…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by L.L. Barkat on Jane Friedman site: I promise it wasn’t a stunt. Since it’s been more than five years, I’m thinking you’ll give me that. See, in late 2012, I said goodbye to blogging. I even wrote about it in a bold way here at…
9 Types of Pitches to Use When Promoting Your Book…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
By Joan Stewart on The Book Designer: If you’re like most authors, the long process of writing and publishing your book feels like you’ve crossed the finish line after running a marathon. But unlike a road race, you’re not done. The success of your book…
Why You Have To Promote What You Do, Everyday…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
By Derek Haines on Just Publishing Advice: Everything online is competitive, so you need to promote to succeed There are no shortcuts to success in any form of business. You need to have a very good product and have a plan for how you are going to…
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