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 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 […]
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 […]
Email Marketing for Authors
Email marketing for authors is a powerful way to promote your book. However, many authors are not taking advantage of it. You can get started today for free with Mailchimp for up to 2,000 subscribers. That will be sufficient for most of you. However, a few years ago, I discovered TrafficWave for email marketing. It is […]
Social Networking is Powerful, But Don’t Forget Face to Face Networking
Face to face networking is powerful! I attended my first local Toastmasters meeting this week. In what ways are you networking in person? Resources: Toastmasters: https://www.toastmasters.org Go to the next NAMS: http://shelleyhitz.com/namsconference
What Happened After They Told Me I Couldn’t Write (True Story)
A Guest Post from Jeff Herring Content Marketing is a great way to build your online business. The problem is that most people who teach it stop at the point of creating content. While creating profitable content is essential, there is so much more you can do with your content. That’s why I expand Content Marketing into the 5 […]
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 […]
Using Your Book Sales to Benefit Charity
A guest post from Alana Terry. As authors, we all know we’re expected to market our books, but that doesn’t mean it comes easily to all of us. I have a hard time asking my friends and contacts to support my writing, because I feel selfish at times about doing so. One method I’ve started […]
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 […]