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  • Marketing the Book

    12 Free Ways to Promote Your Book

    March 8, 2022 / No Comments

    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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    How a Proofreader Can Make All the Difference for Your Next Book

    November 15, 2021
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    October 24, 2021

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    January 18, 2022
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    14 Ways to Promote Your Indie Author Blog for Free

    March 1, 2022 / No Comments

    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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    All About Self-Publishing

    October 24, 2021
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    November 5, 2021
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    How to Write a Book Faster: Strategize Your Novel Writing

    December 3, 2021
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    How to Write a Fiction Book That Sells

    February 8, 2022 / No Comments

    How to write a fiction book that sells? We’re glad you asked. This article looks at developing ideas and inspiration for writing your short story or novel to help make successful authors. It’s our goal to help you find a book idea and begin writing so that you can get those book sales! Yes, some authors want to write a book with the sole goal of providing valuable content. However, many authors are interested in making money. It’s their dream to sell millions of copies of their book to make more money. This information is beneficial whether you are a new writer or an experienced one. Do you want to…

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    Writing a Book

    Ten Steps to Talk Yourself into Writing a Book

    November 17, 2021

    10 Tips to Create an Awesome Author Podcast

    December 9, 2021

    Chapter by Chapter Outline Template for Writing Engaging Novels

    December 27, 2021
  • Marketing the Book

    5 Steps to Create an Author Platform to Get More Sales

    January 18, 2022 / No Comments

    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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    October 26, 2021
  • Marketing the Book

    How to Write a Book Blurb That Sells: 10 Things You Need to Know

    January 6, 2022 / No Comments

    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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    December 13, 2021
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    What You Need to Know Before Writing Your Book

    November 25, 2021

    The Untold Truth: How Music Helps Writers Write Great Books

    January 3, 2022
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    List Your Indie Author Book for FREE

    December 28, 2021 / No Comments

    Are you an indie author looking to have your book(s) featured in our library of indie literature? We want you, the independent author, to have your self-published book listed on the Books by Indies website. We will showcase new releases each month and help readers find your work. Fill out the form to start the process.

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    December 27, 2021
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    November 27, 2021
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    11 Steps to Building a Readership for Your Indie Author Blog: Tips and Tools

    December 23, 2021 / No Comments

    One of the most important parts of a successful indie author blog is building a readership. It’s not enough to just have a blog with great content, you also need people reading it! In this post, we’re going to give you 11 tips and tools that will help improve your chances of becoming an overnight success in the world of indie authors. What is an Indie Author Blog? In the last few years, blogs have been a crucial part of marketing for indie authors. Blogs give you an opportunity to share your thoughts and expertise with a larger audience than you could ever reach on social media. They also provide…

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    March 15, 2022
  • Publishing the Book

    10 Ways to Sell 100 Books in 2 Months

    December 20, 2021 / No Comments

    Are you a writer who is struggling to sell their books? Have you been trying to make your book known, but there just aren’t enough readers out there? Do people know about your book, but they don’t buy it because of the price tag? This blog post will show you how to find and connect with more readers on social media. You can even set up author events or giveaways that will help get those sales rolling in! There are many ways that you can sell 100 books in 2 months. Here are our top 10 ways: 1) Use Social Media Social media can be a great way to connect…

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    The Indie Authors’ Anthem

    December 7, 2021

    Side Hustles You Can Have to Make Money as an Indie Author

    November 12, 2021

    How to Make Money with Patreon: A Guide for Indie Authors

    February 22, 2022
  • Marketing the Book

    10 Tips to Create an Awesome Author Podcast

    December 9, 2021 / No Comments

    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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    Fiction and Nonfiction: Two Different Worlds

    November 19, 2021
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    How to Choose the Right Title for Your Book

    January 25, 2022
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    October 15, 2021
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    Marketing the Book

    Marketing Your Book On YouTube

    November 27, 2021 / No Comments

    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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    October 27, 2021

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    December 23, 2021
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