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.
If your book is in KindleUnlimited, you are paid per page read. Which triggers the question - how many pages is your book? Here is how you find out.
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.
Frequently, you’ll need to send ebook files to reviewers, agents, or beta readers. Or you may receive an ebook file from another author.
Here are instructions for how to open those files on your Kindle app or device.
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.
I don’t like to talk about this. In fact, we all AVOID the subject of failed releases. We rave about our books online, and then crawl up in a corner and sob. When we all hide our pain, it’s easy to feel like you are alone in your struggles.
You aren’t.
With social media visibility on the decline, and newsletters competing for inbox attention, I recently turned my attention to text message marketing. With text messages boosting of 90%+ deliverability rates, I was curious to see the affect that they might have on my sales.
The editor and author relationship can be one of the most important of your writing career. We surveyed 100 editors and I’m excited to share the best (and worst) practices that authors can engage in.
Plagiarism isn’t common in the writing world, but when it hits, it can be deadly. This was a sad week in publishing, as a popular author was caught stealing content from several bestsellers, including Tessa Dare, Courtney Milan, and Bella Andr
The secret to increasing chemistry between characters often starts with an incendiary spark. It’s in the details. A glance, a touch, the fleeting thought of wanting more. But chemistry is also closely rooted in the basics of good storytelling. Here are three quick tips to see if your story is on track, and what to look for if it’s falling flat.
Dialogue is often fun for authors to write. Figuring out how to punctuate it correctly, on the other hand, sometimes isn’t.
