The answer to this depends on whether you have managed to land one of the big five traditional publishers. If you are working with one of these, they have the keys to possibly making money on print books. Nobody else does. Not you, not your small press publisher. The reason is that you will have […]
An indie author wants marketing help
Today I got an email from an indie author wanting help with marketing. Here’s what I told him: I can give you some basic advice, and you can find more if you look on our blog under marketing tips. There’s a formula that many indie authors are using to make tons of money on ebooks, […]
Writers, on social media engage your target reader
Reprinted from this blog, Sept. 9, 2013 I’ve got a bit of advice for writers, publicizing themselves on blogs or social media: engage your target reader. Many writers find themselves talking to other writers when they blog, perhaps using writers’ jargon or handing out writing advice. What’s wrong with that? It’s quite possible that other […]
How authors can use Goodreads to sell books
How can you, an author, most effectively use Goodreads as a bridge to a huge community of potential readers for your book? I consulted the work of novel marketing expert Thomas Umstattd Jr. for some tips. Obviously it’s a great idea to start using Goodreads as a reader, sharing what you are reading with others. […]
Tips for a Successful Facebook Party
When I held my first Facebook party as a part of my first book release, almost everyone I knew asked what it was. Now, two years later, I regularly receive invitations to several a month. More people seem to be adding this type of event to the schedule for their book release, yet many still […]