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
How to Raise Funds for Your Book Project
If you’re considering self-publishing your book, or working with a hybrid publisher, there will be costs involved. Beyond the time that’s gone into your book, you’ll be investing cold, hard cash in everything from editing and cover design to setting
Five Ways to Use YouTube to Promote Your Book
Current wisdom says YouTube.com is a must-have social network in your pot of social media stew. So how can an author put YouTube to work for them? Here are five possible ways: Get a friend to videotape you at a