In our book How to Get Honest Reviews, we talk about using social media to get book reviews. In this post, I wanted to share just a few of the book review groups on social media that we have found where you can get book reviews. I have used some of these groups myself, and […]
Time for Change (and how to make sure your goals are right for you)
Over the past several years, I have often talked about setting goals and pursuing your dreams. However, deep down, I hate change. This is a lifelong thing for me, with really bad side effects. Most notably, that I often get stuck in a rut instead of making much needed changes. Especially when it comes to […]
How to Make a Living as an Author
“Is it possible to make a living just writing books?” That was the question I saw posted on Facebook. And the easy answer is, “it depends.” It depends on the genre you write in. It depends on your ability to market your book. It depends on how many books you have available. It depends on […]
Get the ‘Author Advantage’
An important part of publishing your book is the book description. The cover draws the reader in, but the description seals the deal. However, many authors find that summarizing their book in just a few paragraphs isn’t as easy as it sounds. And doing so in a way that entices readers… well, that’s even harder. […]
4 Things You Need To Know (before publishing your book)
The saying “If you build it, they will come” isn’t true for authors. Just because you write a book, doesn’t mean that people will buy it or read it. In this post, I share four things authors need to know (preferably before they ever publish their book). 4 Things You Need To Know 1. Who […]
Mind Mapping Your Book
One of my favorite tools for authors is mind mapping. Why? Mind maps are a great way to organize your thoughts, but they can also be condensed so they aren’t overwhelming. No other outlining system offers the visual representation you can get from a mind map, and they have become an essential part of outlining […]
2014 Year in Review
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect back on all you have accomplished. Shelley and I have been doing that. So in this post, I wanted to share some of our successes with you. Things we have accomplished in 2014 Shelley established Body and Soul Publishing LLC You can read more […]
Our Top 5 Blog Posts from 2014
Can you believe the year is almost over? Shelley and I have been reviewing everything we’ve done this year, and one thing I always like to look at is our top blog posts. We value our followers and strive to share valuable information with you. One year ago today, I shared our top ten blog posts […]
How to Decorate Your Website This Christmas
I LOVE Christmas!!! It’s my favorite time of the year. I love the lights, the music, and pretty much everything about it. So this morning, I updated my website for the Christmas season. (You can check it out here: www.paulandheatherhart.com) In this post, I want to share how you can do the same. 3 Ways To Update […]
60+ Thanksgiving Hashtags
Hashtags are a great way to increase the visibility of your Tweets. They can also be used on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media sites as well. With that in mind, we want to share 60+ hashtags you can use in your marketing this Thanksgiving. (You can learn more about hashtags here.) 15 Thanksgiving […]