Here are step-by-step directions to post a book review on every major site, along with their links.
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Here are step-by-step directions to post a book review on every major site, along with their links.
If you do one new thing in 2020, it needs to be email segmenting. I started email segmentation in 2018 and immediately saw an increase in open rates and conversions from my emails. Let’s dive into what email segmentation is and how to do it.
Holding a photoshoot for your book’s cover sounds like a dream… but it can easily be a nightmare. I’ve had shoots where I got tons of gorgeous photos and others that didn’t produce a single usable image.
Have you thought about selling swag, signed paperbacks, or your homemade chocolate-chip cookies to readers? This post shows you an easy way to set up an online order form and sync it to PayPal! Also, I want some of those cookies.
I recently discovered (and fell in love) with a graphic design tool created specifically for authors and book promoters. If you’re paying graphic designers or photoshop fees to create ebook mockups or promotional items - take a few minutes to look at BookBrush.
In the past I’ve warned authors against quitting their day job and writing full time. But maybe this IS your time! Still…before you put in your two weeks, check out these 13 tips from full-time author RJ Blain.
Every debut novel should have a launch page - a one-stop shop where readers can find out about your upcoming book, and sign up to be notified when it is available.
Some Goodreads listings show a KindleUnlimited button on their profile, while others simply have the Amazon button - despite that book being enrolled in KU. Let’s look at how to fix this on your book’s profile page.
Your book trailer can be a powerful marketing tool. But… how do you add it to Goodreads? Here is a step-by-step tutorial on the process.
I’m two weeks out from release - which means I’m scrambling for graphics like a Florida tourist looking for sunscreen. Strong graphics can be the difference between a blah release and a star-studded one - and there are a few key traits that will set your graphics apart from the pack.
Putting images on Goodreads can be a headache - but they can really bring your reviews and status updates to life!
This video shows you how to add your book covers, teasers, or personal images to your Goodreads blog posts, updates, and reviews.
It’s important that your Goodreads retailer links go to the right book - YOURS! This video will give you an example, and then show you how to fix that issue.
A year ago, I published a passion project called The Ghostwriter. It was a story that was begging to be told, but one I didn't think would appeal to my followers.
My audience had been built on sexy romance novels, and I didn't think ANY of them would be interested in a trigger-loaded, emotional suspense about a terminally ill author hiding a secret.
Unless you're Dean Koontz or Steven King - scaring readers isn't what most authors hope for. Yet, that's what so many of us do! We scare readers away from our books. You might be doing it RIGHT NOW, and not even realize it.
Recently, I sat down and reviewed dozens of conference notes, looking for the subjects and presentations that have made huge impacts in my career. I came across some great tidbits of information in that search, and wanted to share four of them here.
