How to Make Millions with Marketing
March 1, 2023
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It is better to focus on selling the books you have written than it is to write the next book. How’s that for a controversial
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10 Tips for: Facebook Groups
March 1, 2023
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More than nineteen years since it launched, Facebook is still the largest social media platform, with three billion users in January 2023, according to DataReportal
Ten Tips: Twitter
February 1, 2023
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Twitter is a unique social media platform built on brevity, requiring users to limit posts to only 280 characters at a time. But a writer
Ten Tips: Fiverr
January 1, 2023
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As authors, we know how valuable time is. However, this non-renewable resource tends to slip between our fingers when it comes to accomplishing tasks we
Ten Tips: Choosing Your Perfect Planner
December 1, 2022
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Planners can be an excellent investment of your time and money, helping you create effective goals and build actionable plans. But with so many options
Ten Tips: Newsletter Swaps
November 1, 2022
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Roughly six years ago, a well-known Contemporary Romance author organized a book promotion. She posted the invite to participate in a Facebook group and opened
The Dos and Don’ts of Creating Your Reader Magnet
November 1, 2022
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No doubt you will see plenty of them with Black Friday and the holiday shopping season underway. In recent years, businesses have begun offering deals
10 Tips: Draft2Digital
October 1, 2022
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Indie authors often consider the valid option of going wide and publishing on other platforms beyond Amazon. But with it comes a lot of work
Marketing Homework Any Author Can Do to Boost Book Sales
September 1, 2022
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Gill Fernley It’s back to school time for the kids, but they aren’t the only ones who’ll be in class. This month, we’re reviewing a
Ten Tips: Amazon A+ Content
September 1, 2022
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Alice Briggs Since early 2021, indie authors have had the ability to create Amazon A+ Content to help promote their books. This bonus content on
10 Tips for Canva
August 1, 2022
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Full disclosure: Canva is my friend. This user-friendly graphic design app is similar to Photoshop or Affinity. I use it for Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram,
Advertising as an Indie Author: Where to Start
August 1, 2022
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You’ve written your first book, revised and edited it, and finally hit that “Publish” button. You’re over the moon that you’ve gotten your first piece
How to Hook Readers with Better Ad Copy
August 1, 2022
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How many ads do we see a day? The answer is hard to calculate, but according to Forbes Magazine (https://forbes.com), studies suggest we see anywhere
Ten Tips for Patreon for Authors
July 1, 2022
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Patreon, an online platform, allows people to financially support creatives, including authors, through a monthly tiered membership. It offers an excellent option for any indie
Backlisted, Not Blacklisted: Turn a Profit from Books Already on Your Author Shelf
July 1, 2022
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Increasing your publishing profits through your backlist If you have published multiple books, then you may be working with two “lists.” Your frontlist is made
The Reader Magnet Revolution: Unconventional Ideas Every Author Can Explore
June 1, 2022
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Have you ever woken up at 3:00 a.m., sat upright in bed, and cried out, “Dagnabbit! I wish I could just sign up for more
10 Tips for Better Feedback from Beta Readers
June 1, 2022
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You’ve finally written “The End,” and it’s now time for the next stage in prepping your manuscript for publication: Find some beta readers who will
Beta Readers vs. ARC Readers: The Differences, Explained
June 1, 2022
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If you already swap chapters with author friends, you know what it’s like to have critique partners. But have you considered beta readers to deepen
10 Tips for Email Subject Lines
May 1, 2022
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Aside from writing and publishing a new book, email marketing is often touted as the key to many authors’ success. Whether you send regular emails
Ten Tips for Finding Newsletter Content Ideas
April 1, 2022
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Aside from book updates, newsletter swaps, and group promos, you might struggle to keep coming up with fresh content ideas for your newsletter. You will
10Tips For BookBub
March 1, 2022
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No doubt you’re reading this, hoping we’ll divulge the ultimate secret to getting accepted for a BookBub Featured Deal. And of course, we’re going to
There’s No “I” in Translate: What’s It Take to Find Your Dream Translation Team?
March 1, 2022
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Every author throughout history could likely recall a time they stared hopelessly at a blinking cursor or a pen hovering just above the page. And
Marketing Translations
March 1, 2022
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Introducing your translated book to readers can be an excellent form of virtual travel. Just think of all those new friends you can visit when
10 Tips for Facebook
February 1, 2022
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Facebook can be a great place for authors to meet and get to know other authors and readers. It’s easy to post and to add
Win the Short Race: The Key to Marketing Nonfiction
February 1, 2022
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Say you’re in a bar. With people. Someone approaches you and asks, “How’s it going with your author business?” You answer in one of the
Ten Tips: Kickstarter
January 1, 2022
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Simply put: Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform. For those wondering what that means, crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project by raising small amounts
10 Tips for Pinterest
December 1, 2021
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Chelle Honiker Like many social media accounts, using Pinterest for business remains a mystery for many authors. Likely because they want to know the answer
The Truth Behind Nonfiction: What It Takes to Write about Real Life
Although we spend a lot of time talking about fiction—writing to market, craft books, whether you should plot or pants your novel, and more—there is
Sweet Escape
Writing Retreats Become ‘Joyful Respites’ for Attendees. Here’s How to Find Your Own. As winter fades and the new year blooms, we’re presented with the
The Expert’s Guide to Hiring a Book Coach
Are you someone looking to master the fundamentals of writing? Or are you struggling to learn the ins and outs of book marketing, preferring to
