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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 Run an Online eBook Giveaway

March 18, 2015 By Shelley Hitz 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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 […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Giveaway, Marketing Tips, Product Reviews, Social Media, Technology, Video Tagged With: Book Marketing, book marketing tips, get exposure, giveaway, places to promote, social media marketing, tools for authors

Get the ‘Author Advantage’

January 30, 2015 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

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. […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Book Reviews, Marketing Tips, Product Reviews Tagged With: Book Marketing, book marketing tips, book review, essential books, marketing, publishing, tools for authors, Writing Advice

Mind Mapping Your Book

January 8, 2015 By Heather Hart 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

One of my favorite tools for authors is mind mapping. Why? Mind maps are a great way to organize your thoughts, but they can also be condensed so they aren’t overwhelming. No other outlining system offers the visual representation you can get from a mind map, and they have become an essential part of outlining […]

Filed Under: Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: mind mapping, productivity tips, tools for authors, Writing Tips

How to Schedule Facebook Posts on Your Author Page for Maximum Exposure

October 28, 2014 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Scheduling Posts on Facebook

As authors, social media can take up quite a bit of our time that might be better spent doing other marketing or writing activities. One way I have found to combat the time I spend on social media is by taking one day a week to pre-schedule some of my facebook posts. In this tutorial, […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Tagged With: authors, Book Marketing, book marketing tips, facebook, get exposure, marketing, productivity tips, social media marketing, tools for authors

Do You Need a Distributor for Your Books?

August 11, 2014 By Heather Hart Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Writing a book takes a lot of work, so making sure it’s available for readers to buy is pretty important. So how do you make your book available? Do you need to hire a distribution company? That’s the question that Polly asked us before our last Q&A session. You can watch the video clip where we […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Business Tagged With: book distribution, Book Marketing, get exposure, marketing, tools for authors

The Power of NAMS… Networking

August 5, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 4 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Many of you know my story and that I first started an online business a decade ago.  Over the years, it transitioned to working more online until I was able to resign my job as a Physical Therapist 3 years ago.  Since that time I have been self-employed working full-time as an author, speaker, and […]

Filed Under: Business, Entrepreneur, Marketing Workshop, Networking Tagged With: authors, Conferences, Euntrepreneur tips, live events, networking tips, tools for authors, writing as a buisness

Why Should You Go On A Blog Tour? An Interview with A. Terry

July 31, 2014 By Heather Hart Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

The number of ways available to authors to market their books is endless. However, we believe some marketing activities yield greater results than others. One of those activities is going on a blog tour. Hi Alana, we are really excited about your new book, “How to Promote a Book with a Blog Tour,” so let’s […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Interview, Marketing Tips Tagged With: authors, blog hosts, Blog Tours, Book Marketing, book marketing tips, get exposure, guest blogging, marketing, places to promote, tools for authors

{Giveaway} Social Media Marketing Graphics Pack

July 26, 2014 By Heather Hart Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Do you use social media to market your books? If not, chances are that you are missing out on some major visibility and networking opportunities. Social media platforms can be great places to connect with readers, network with other authors, and promote your book. In honor of the power of social media, we are hosting […]

Filed Under: Giveaway Tagged With: book marketing tips, get exposure, places to promote, social media marketing, tools for authors

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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