With all the talk among authors these days about trying to drill down to readers for real-time feedback, we think Wattpad is really onto something, and so do lots of authors. While at the Tools of Change for Publishing conference,
Insights for Authors From American Booksellers!
Everything about the book business is changing; but to the surprise of some, brick and mortar stores are creating new and innovative ways to reach their customers…both online and in their stores. During February’s Tools of Change for Publishing in
How To Write and Format An Impactful Blog Post
Thanks to author Molly Greene for this post: Did you know that how you format a blog post can influence whether or not you can hold your readers’ interest? Although great content should be the core of every post, the
How to Make Your Book Sales Blaze: Free Book Download Feb. 23-24
Authors Kathleen Vrona and T.K. Read reached out to us to let readers know that 100 Small Fires to Make Your Book Sales BLAZE! will be offered as a free Kindle download on February 23 and 24. A valuable resource
The Future of Publishing for Authors and Professional Writers
One of our favorite sessions at the recent Tools of Change for Publishing conference in NYC was the engaging discussion between media theorist Doug Rushkoff and Twitter co-founder Evan Williams about the future of the Web, and the implications for
How to Solicit Book Reviews—and Get Results
Our thanks to freelance writer Stephen Jeske for this guest post. Obtaining some solid book reviews involves “learning the art of asking.” You’ve got to know the right people to ask and the best way to approach them. According to
Goodreads Member Survey Results: Learn How to Reach Your Readers
As an exclusive to this year’s Tools of Change in New York, Goodreads offered attendees the chance to gain insights from what The Economist calls “the world’s biggest book club.” Data is essential to author marketing, but if you don’t