A friend brought this article to my attention:
http://www.thedominoproject.com/2012/01/rethinking-the-bestseller-list.html
Do you think this is true? Is the power of the one-and-only bestseller list gone?
Read more…Hi Folks,
Attached to this post is my little ebook "10 Steps to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget." I'd love to hear if you find this helpful.
Before you download it, I should warn you. I have some strong opinions about how to set your prioritie
Read more…Fact: Japan is known for its exqusite tastes in SF, fantasy and horror, both in literature and cinema.
Hypothesis: We have a fantasy book written in English which goes along just fine with the Asian interest in action heros, epic visuals and fantasy c
Read more…What techniques do you use to promote your non-fiction self-help books? Do you build a brand by coaching or consulting based on the teachings of your books? How do you use your coaching sessions to promote your books and vice versa? Have you used
Read more…Is it useful to treat yourself and your books like a business with a detailed plan of action and set goals and time-lines?
Read more…Would you make yard signs for your book? Place stickers everywhere. Walk around Main Street like a town cryer?
Read more…You're a self-promoter. Do you ever get "promotion block"?
Read more…As an authorpreneur you have more opportunities now than ever. You need a hub where people can find you and learn about you. This is your internet real estate. You may think you have nothing to put in a website if you are not already published but th
Read more…You chose writing, not selling. Maybe you hate selling. Here we call it "promotion", but it comes down to selling. Are you really into that, or does something hold you back?
Read more…I'm always tickled pink if a fellow author or bloggers interviews me. In fact, there is one just running: http://www.junipergrove.net/featured-author-siggy-buckley-giveaway/ which includes 6 book give always.
One is scheduled for tomorrow I believe an
Read more…We've heard a lot about radio, which went mass-market in the 1920's. What about print (newspapers, magazines, etc.), which went mass-market a few centuries ago. People who say it's dead probably never liked it much anyway as consumers. If you want an
Read more…Here are some bloggers who interview authors - an excellent way to promote your book:
Eri Nelson: Wonderful Reads of the Month - http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com/
Teddy Gross on Jewish-themed books - http://bit.ly/GEhQR8
Jon Bloch: http:/
Because anyone can have a blog, they are legion. But some of them attract targeted, sizable and reliable numbers. Is there a way to discover those golden ones that are relevant to your subject, and pitch reviews and interviews? Jeff Herman
Read more…The days of the artist writer are not over by any means, but those writers who want to develop a following are having to learn skills they may not have expected. I like the term "authorpreneur," because it encompasses the challenge that we have to de
Read more…If you're not familiar with the term Cultural Creative it is a growing demographic throughout the planet that values social responsibility, green lifestyles and personal growth. According to the Cultural Creatives documentary (you can Google that an
Read more…I worked hard at promoting my first reading through social media and in-person, but it didn't go as well as I planned. The actual reading went well, the bookstore was wonderful with friendly and helpful staff, but attendance could have been better.
Read more…Hi all,
I'm finishing up work on the second book in my novella series and I'm looking for book review blogs that focus on science fiction to give it a review. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know!
Thanks so much!
-Aaron
Read more…As you know, there's no limit to the amount of money you can spend for marketing services or seminars. Some of them are excellent and other are not. Do you think it's best to learn everything you can and then be a self-marketer, or to out-source the
Read more…Before promoting a book, how do you figure out hooks that will attract media attention? Jeff Herman
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