If you are a new author like I am then no doubt you have solicited the advice of many seasoned authors to figure out the best ways to market your book. Most of them are usually very willing to offer suggestions and even introduce you to other authors that might have ideas that could help…
5 Brazen Social Media Strategies for Writers – Lesley Vos | Guest Post
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 Your Newly Published Book – Carolyn Grady | Guest Post
You thought the hard work was done. Your book is published either through a deal with a lesser known publishing company or you self-published. Either way there isn’t going to be a huge marketing campaign to sell your book. If Penguin, Little, Brown and Company or Harper Collins is going to publish your novel, you…
Reasons Why Many Self-Published Books Fail and How to Fix That – Gary Peterson | Guest Post
Many self-published books fail because authors tend to overlook the basic rules of publishing a new book. Authors who are fairly new to publishing get many things wrong, and the result is typically low sales. Publishing your book and selling it on Amazon should be the last step in the whole process, not the initial…
7 Things Authors Should Not Do on Instagram – Lauren Adley | Guest Post
In case you didn’t know, Instagram has over1 billion active users. Half of them, 500 million people, are using the app every single day for various purposes. Many authors have already started leveraging Instagram to expand their brand’s awareness and enhance their book sales performance. The reason why that happens is that after Facebook and…
Marketing Your Book: 8 Mistakes You Need to Avoid – Joel Syder | Guest Post
Now that you’ve spent weeks, months, and possibly even years writing your book, paying special attention to each and every word and seeing each character grow and develop, having just started as a small spark of imagination in your brain, there comes a time where your book can make its way out into the world.…
10 Ways Authors Can Collaborate to Sell More Books – Bonnie Baguley | Guest Post
Want to sell more books? Try collaborating with authors in your niche. Collaboration is a powerful tool for growth. Networking with authors in your genre is an invaluable way to reach new readers and build a supportive writer network, especially important in times of self-doubt or rejection. Collaboration leverages the benefits of multiple perspectives, problem-solving…
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…
8 Ways for Authors to Promote & Launch Their Books – Marquis Williamson | Guest Post
So you’ve finally put in all the effort to create your masterpiece, now you need an audience to purchase it! This may seem like a daunting task but there are a few ways that it can be made easier. Social media and the online community within your niche is the easiest and most affordable way…
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…