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 […]
How To Get Book Reviews – The 5 Myths
Getting reviews for your book is an essential part of the publishing and marketing process. However, there are many misconceptions authors have regarding book reviews. In this post I address the 5 common myths about getting reviews for your book. Myth #1: Customers Don’t Read Reviews Reviews are important and research has actually shown they do impact […]
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. […]
6 Books Every Writer Needs To Read
Writing is an art. If you want to do well, you have to learn the craft. The saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” But it is equally important to study the craft of writing. Writing alone isn’t enough to improve. You have to study the art of writing and practice writing well. In this post, I […]
6 Great Books For Non-Fiction Authors
While most non-fiction authors don’t need to study plotting and character development, knowing how to craft a sentence, use correct grammar, and outline a book are all still important. Finding books to help non-fiction writers with their craft is much more difficult than finding books for fiction authors. I was recently at my local Books-A-Million […]
The Ultimate Challenge For Authors
Have you heard of Kristen Eckstein? She was one of the contributing authors to our book, “Indie Author Book Marketing Success,” and we have always know her for her “over deliver” work ethic. She has started over 50 publishing companies and published almost 200 books. However, she blew us away with her newest accomplishment. She’s […]
{Book Review} Keys to Creating A Successful Book Marketing Strategy
This week I finished Staci Stallings book, “[easyazon-link asin=”B00BMROCUE” locale=”us”]Keys to Creating a Successful Book Marketing Strategy[/easyazon-link]” – and it was awesome! For any of you who don’t know Staci, she is a stay at home mom with a husband, three kids and a writing addiction on the side. She has over 20 books published in […]