You are a writer. Whatever you write, you want these writings to be popular and bring you both followers and income. And what’s better than social media channels for building an author platform? But here’s the catch: Social media is a tool. Let’s say it’s a hammer. And when you decide to use social media…
Marketing Strategies for Authors: Beyond Beginner – Rebecca Carter | Guest Post
You might be ready for more advanced social media strategies. When you first dipped your toe into Twitter or gathered friends on Facebook, it was enough to just have a social media presence. Now that you’ve gotten a little savvier, maybe refresh yourself on social media best practices and etiquette — and then take it…
Millennials Market: How to Promote a Book on Snapchat – Brandon Stanley | Guest Post
Millennials are people who have different values and completely different life approach compared to any other generation. For example, a lot of US millennials prefer Snapchat over Facebook. This is probably because Snapchat is appealing to a younger demographic, providing all the fun and interesting features that most millennials seek. Considering that you’re an author…
How to Promote Your Book with Social Media – Lynn Adamsen | Guest Post
Gone are the days when writers had only writing to think about. Publishers were the only ones in charge of book marketing. Naturally, their goal is to generate more book sales, so they still promote their authors. However, a huge part of the promotional campaign falls on the author’s shoulders. We’re not talking about showing…
YouTubers Write Books – What to Learn from Them – Dustin Ford | Guest Post
YouTube is one of the most successful platforms at the moment. As more and more people turn to this channel for music, news or tips, many YouTubers get the chance to build a real career out of their passion for posting videos and more. A recent phenomenon that grabbed marketers and critics attention are YouTuber…
Tips for Independent Authors on Optimizing their Website – Emma Miller | Guest Post
Whether you think it is the best thing since sliced bread or you hate it with burning passion, the reality is that the internet has become an inseparable part of our lives. As we have all learned over these last 20-odd years, the Age of Internet comes with all kinds of strings attached and for…
How to Plan a Successful eBook Pre-Launch Campaign – Tess Pajaron | Guest Post
Boost your sales potential before your book hits the digital shelves. First off, warm congratulations to you for finishing your book! You’ve already accomplished the toughest part of the process. Now you’ve arrived at the final stretch: marketing your book to the world. And without the help of a publishing company to do this kind…
6 Social Marketing Hacks That Don’t Take a Team to Implement – Disha Dinesh | Guest Post
As per a survey conducted by UNESCO, there are around 2.2 million books published each year. With the sheer volumes of books and content being created and made available to people everywhere, competition for market share has increased considerably. As an independent author who is hard-pressed for time and resources how do you match up…
How Independent Authors Can Grow their Following on Twitter – Jessica Davis | Guest Post
If you’re an independent author, you probably already know that maintaining a good online presence and building a readership is crucial to your success. This is all the more important when you’re primarily self-published, and need internet buzz for people to engage with your work. More than any other type of social media, Twitter is…
Top 7 Tremendous iPad and iPhone Apps for Booklovers – Hilda Simpson | Guest Post
If you have a great passion for both reading and gadgets, then you should use your iPhone or iPad to its fullest ability to read e-books and news. Having a mobile gadget allows you all the benefits of reading wherever you are: in a train, on a plane, standing in a line for a cup…
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