Author Collaboration Helps Build Fan Base
When it comes to marketing, the reasons to collaborate with other authors are many.
Even An Introvert Can ❤️ an In-Person Event
Since publishing my first book in 2021, I have done four in-person events, and they’ve all been worthwhile. More than worthwhile, they’ve been fun and memorable. Here’s why you should do one too.
How to Make an Audiobook—Part 1
The great thing about making an audiobook is that it requires a relatively small amount of time compared to writing and publishing a novel. Part 1 in this short series will provide a general outline of how an audiobook is made, and Part 2 will dive into the particulars of hiring a narrator and other details.
A Collection of Blog Posts
Instead of speeding headlong into 2024 with new material, I’m going to start off the year with a peek back at 2023 and the many blog posts I (and a few guest bloggers) wrote.
Marketing Is the Reward for Writing Your Book
Guest blogger Mike Magluilo didn’t start writing a novel because he has a natural gift for sales, hustling likes and retweets, or newsletters. All of these things rattled his enthusiasm. But a change in mindset has made all the difference.
New(er) Marketing Opportunities
When marketing your book, it’s always a good idea to try new things. The same old promos get tired after a while, and you need to keep exposing your book to fresh readers. Here are three newer ones to try.
10 Things I Didn’t Know About Becoming an Author
There are many things you learn as you go when you finally self-publish your first book. Here are 10 Things to put you ahead of the game.
Are you a marketing expert?
Gordon MacKinney has written a guest blog about marketing and the Bookbub Featured Deal.
A Dating App for Your Book
I’m always on the lookout for new ways to connect with potential readers, and a few weeks ago, this one came to me. It’s called Booky Call, and it’s a new way to meet readers.
Go for the gold: How to reach the influencers
Once you’ve published your book, your job as a self-publisher becomes marketing the book. That means getting the book into readers’ hands, which may be a simple plan but is far from easy.