Marketing the Book
For many writers, the marketing part feels like something alien to their specific skillset; after all, there is a reason that you choose to write a book instead of a marketing one. Let us ask you this though, would you like people to read your book? If your answer is yes, you NEED to pay attention to this part of our website, where we walk you through what platforms to market on, how to market and what tools, apps, and tricks work best. You are definitely not alone in your journey towards indie author status, and the road doesn’t need to feel long or scary. Marketing is the key to your book’s exposure and marketing done right is the key to whether you succeed in being an indie writer with a self-published book or not.
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12 Free Ways to Promote Your Book
If you are an author, one of the most important tasks you have after writing your book is promoting your book. After all, if people don’t know about it, how can they buy it? The good news is that there are many free ways to promote your book without spending any money on advertising or marketing campaigns. In this post, we will share ten different strategies for promoting your book-most of which involve social media! 1. Create a Facebook page for your book. 2. Share your book on social media sites like Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram. For example, if you write a book about healthy living, use the hashtag #healthyliving…
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14 Ways to Promote Your Indie Author Blog for Free
If you’re an indie author, chances are that you have a blog of your own. Promoting your blog is a great way to spread the word about what you’re doing in the world of writing and publishing. In this post, we will go over 14 free ways to promote your indie author blog so that it can reach the readers who need it! Register your blog with Google Webmaster Tools. Create a Twitter account and make sure to link it to your indie author blog. Make sure you have an RSS feed for people who don’t want to subscribe through email or social media. Add links in the sidebar of…
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How to Choose the Right Title for Your Book
Choosing the right title for your book can be tough. You have to consider what genre you are writing, your target audience, and what words will resonate with people. The keywords in the title need to be thoughtfully selected to represent your work’s content accurately. There are many different elements to consider when deciding on a title. This blog post will help guide you through them. Have you ever been so excited about a book that it’s hard to wait to get your hands on it? You can feel the anticipation bubbling within you as you anticipate what will happen. The book’s title is finally revealed, and then, with excitement,…
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5 Steps to Create an Author Platform to Get More Sales
An author platform is a term used in the publishing industry to describe an author's ability to promote their work. This can include social media presence, blogging, and other ways of promoting one's work. An author platform is important for indie authors because it helps them connect with readers and build a fanbase.
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How to Write a Book Blurb That Sells: 10 Things You Need to Know
Do you want to write a book blurb that sells? It’s not as hard as it might seem. All you need is a few simple questions and answers about your book and then some catchy phrases. Not sure where to start? This blog post will cover the 10 things you need to know before writing your next book blurb. Think of the answers to these 10 questions to make a blurb that sells your book. 1. What makes this story unique, engaging, or interesting? To write a book blurb that sells, you need to know what makes the story unique. Why should someone read it? Make sure this shines through…
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10 Tips to Create an Awesome Author Podcast
Have you thought about creating an author podcast? If not, then it’s time to start thinking. Podcasts are a great way to build your authority as an author and share information with your readers that they can’t get anywhere else. In this article, we will discuss 10 tips for making the most of your podcast so that you can create one that is truly awesome! What is a Podcast? A Podcast is a series of audio recordings typically offered on iTunes or audiobook platforms like Audible. Podcasts are one of the most popular ways to consume audio content. They allow niche markets to be served by providing niche-specific content, and…
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Marketing Your Book On YouTube
YouTube is one of the most popular websites in the world. With over a billion users and 100 hours of footage uploaded every minute, it’s no wonder that many authors are using this site to market their books. If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at these tips on how to use YouTube for marketing your book! YouTube is an excellent way to market your book because of the sheer amount of traffic that the site has. However, you need to make sure that you’re committing time to market your book on YouTube. The more you produce, the more likely it is that people will find your…
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Social Media Marketing: How to Market Your Book on Instagram
If you are an author, you know that marketing your book is crucial. There are many avenues for authors to promote their books, but one of the most popular methods is through social media through Instagram marketing. In this blog post, we will discuss how to market your book on Instagram. We will cover everything from setting up a profile and posting content to maximizing engagement with followers and making sure that your Instagram posts stand out in the feed. What is Instagram? Instagram is an excellent marketing platform that has been used by many authors to promote their work. If you are unfamiliar with Instagram, it is a mobile-based…
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Is Your Book Idea Good Enough for People to Buy It?
You’ve made the decision to write a book. You know that it’s time for you to take your knowledge and expertise, and put it into writing. But how do you know if your idea is good enough for people to buy?
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How to get Amazon reviews as a first-time author
Congratulations on writing and publishing your first book. What a feat! Some might say that the hard part is over, and to some extent it is. However, what use is a book if no one reads it? All your hard work of putting your imagination into words or penning your experience into a great how-to guide will be for naught of no one reads and benefits from your book. This is where book reviews come in, book reviews are your gateway to getting noticed and having people read your book. The trouble is that in order to get book reviews you need to get people to read your book and…
