I have a question for you. Are you focusing on your strengths or are you focused on your weaknesses? I don’t know about you but it’s easy for me to focus on what I’m NOT doing well, to what I need to improve.
How To Publish A Book Bundle On Kindle
Lately, I have had several authors ask me how to publish a book bundle on Kindle. It really is not that difficult to do, but can have great rewards. There are several ways to put together a book bundle or book set and I will share these strategies in this post. Before I get into the logistics […]
How You Can Use Thunderclap To Promote Your Book (Video)
ThunderClap is a cool tool authors can use to reach more people. You can use Thunderclap to promote your book in the following ways: Build a book launch team Promote a sample chapter Share a book promotion or Get the message out about your cause/charity Youcan get started here.
9 Ways Authors Can Use IFTTT Recipes To Be More Productive
I love productivity tools and finding ways to accomplish more with less time. A tool I recently started using is IFTTT which stands for If This Then That. I have to admit when I first found out about IFTTT, I was confused. It didn’t make sense to me how it would be useful to me. Now, I know […]
How to Conduct a LibraryThing eBook Giveaway
Have you heard of LibraryThing eBook giveaway? If not, LibraryThing is a website similar to GoodReads where readers can review books, interact with authors, and more. It is free to sign up as a member. One of the neat features is they allow members to conduct LibraryThing eBook giveaway. Unlike GoodReads where you have to give away […]
How To Start an Independent Publishing Company – 10 Essential Steps
As an author, you might want to start an independent publishing company for your books. Many self-published authors are now choosing this option. In fact, this is what my husband CJ and I have done. We started Body and Soul Publishing in 2012 and haven’t looked back yet. Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only. […]
How to Run an Online eBook Giveaway
Why Use Giveaways and Contests? Branding – get exposure for your book and/or your other services. Exposure – giveaways and contests can go viral giving you massive exposure. Reviews – ask the winners to submit a review for your book. Book Launch – a giveaway or contest is a great way to promote a new […]
The Pros and Cons of DRM
What is DRM? In this post, I’m going to discuss both the pros and cons of DRM when self-publishing a book on Amazon’s KDP program. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management and according to KDP it is “intended to inhibit unauthorized access to or copying of digital content files.” This is one of the decisions you must make when […]
How To Set Up Your Goodreads Author Profile (And Why You Should!)
In this post, you’ll learn about the power of Goodreads as well as how to set up your Goodreads author profile and get started. Updated January 2020 Goodreads is a popular platform authors can use to market their books. However, I know many authors who have not even set up the basics on Goodreads to increase their exposure on this popular […]
How To Get Endorsements That Increase The Credibility Of Your Book
When you publish a book, it is necessary to consider how to get reviews. However, have you also thought about getting endorsements for your book? There is a difference between a review and an endorsement. You see, a review is from a reader or a fan and an endorsement is from a respected leader or celebrity […]