Did you know Instagram is the go-to platform for book lovers? They call themselves Bookstagrammers, Book Dragons, and/or Booknerdigans. Here’s the thing, by knowing how book lovers use Instagram, you can use Instagram to get Book reviews for your books. And book reviews written by Bookstagrammers are powerful. Here’s why… 2 Reasons You Want Bookstagrammers […]
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 Recommend eBooks To Your Library – 5 Simple Steps
Overdrive provides an eBook lending service to libraries. I recently started using this service through my local library to read eBooks. There were several eBooks I wanted to read that they did not have yet. Therefore, I recommended my library purchase these books. Very quickly, I was notified they purchased two of the books I […]
7 Types Of Book Launch Events You Can Use To Gain Best Seller Status For Your Book
If you have a book that’s being published soon, you’ll want to take advantage of all that a book launch can offer! In this video, I describe seven types of book launch events with resources for you to consider: The 7 Types of Book Launch Events Discussed in the Video Discounted price Bestseller Launch Virtual Book Tours Giveaways and […]
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 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 […]
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 during planning the steps for how to self publish a book). 4 Things You […]