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Don’t Make This Book Launch Mistake

May 18, 2016 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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When you are having a book launch, there are definitely things you want to do.  However, I want you to avoid one very important book launch mistake.  I will share more in this post. Planning a book launch can be a little bit overwhelming. I’m in the middle of a book launch right now for this book, […]

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How to Plan a Book Launch that Stands Out from the Crowd

May 6, 2016 By Shelley Hitz 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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Are you wondering how to plan a book launch? One of the best times to grab attention and to be able to promote your book is during your book launch. So, my question to you today is, how can you make your book launch stand out? In this post, I want to share how you […]

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Non-Disclosure Agreements – Three Great Reasons You Should Use One

April 8, 2015 By Shelley Hitz 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Have you heard of an NDA form? NDA stands for non-disclosure agreement and is a contract between two parties to ensure that sensitive information is not shared. You may never need to use this kind of form as an author. However, in this post, I want to share three reasons authors should consider using an NDA form when hiring […]

Filed Under: Business, Entrepreneur, Publishing Tips, Self-Publishing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, publishing, tools for authors, Writing Advice

How To Publish A Book Bundle On Kindle

March 28, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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 […]

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The Pros and Cons of DRM

March 16, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

What is DRM?  In this post, I’m going to discuss both the pros and  cons of DRM when publishing Kindle eBooks. 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 you first upload your Kindle […]

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Three Things to Include in the Back Matter of Your Book

March 3, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

When writing your book, one thing to consider is the content you will include in the back matter of your book. This is major “real estate” within your book that you can use to connect further with your readers. Here are three simple things you can include in the back matter of your book.

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7 Things Authors Can Do While Waiting for A Book to Be Published

February 27, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

As an author, what can you do while you are waiting for a book to be published? There are many things you can do depending on where you are in the process. I recently saw an author ask this exact question in an author community in which we both belong. In response, I shared plenty of ideas with her […]

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4 Things You Need To Know (before publishing your book)

January 15, 2015 By Heather Hart 5 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Editing, Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips, Self-Publishing Tagged With: authors, Book Marketing, book marketing tips, marketing, publishing, self publishing

5 Investments Amazon #1 Best-selling Authors Make with Brenda McGraw

September 30, 2014 By guestpost 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Today’s post is from #1 Amazon best-selling author, Brenda McGraw. Has God placed a message on your heart that you want to share with others? Do you want to turn your mess into your message? Do you want your struggle to not be in vain? Do you desire to make an impact beyond friends and […]

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4 Steps to Creating an Eye-Catching Book Cover

July 21, 2014 By Heather Hart 10 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

There is a lot of work that goes into writing and publishing a book, and the reality is that every step is important. From writing and editing to formatting and book cover design, and beyond, cutting corners is never a good idea. In this post, we share how to grab your readers’ attention with an eye-catching […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips, Self-Publishing Tagged With: book cover, book cover design, Book Marketing, book marketing tips, marketing, publishing, self publishing, tools for authors

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