Goodreads is a popular and fast-growing social cataloging site for book lovers, which is designed to help readers find good books. The site features book reviews, book lists, author information, and many other features. Goodreads has now become a powerful tool for new authors to increase their book sales and connect with their readers. Here are some of the reasons for … [Read more...] about Why Every Author Needs to Be on Goodreads
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5 Tips for Creating Your Own Online Bookstore
Authors who are looking to have more control over their book sales and revenues can explore the option of selling their books on their own online bookstore, instead of the usual e-book sites like Amazon, Smashwords, Kobo, etc. Setting up your own online bookstore might seem like a lot of work, but for those authors who are ready to turn their writing into a proper business … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Creating Your Own Online Bookstore
Why a Social Media Strategy Can Help Your Book Publishing Business to Grow
In this competitive world we live in, it is essential to be active on social media platforms and implement smart strategies in order to stay on top, outthinking your competitors. If you only have minimum or no activity on various social sites, then perhaps you have not yet realized the benefits of social media. If you run your own book publishing business, regardless of its … [Read more...] about Why a Social Media Strategy Can Help Your Book Publishing Business to Grow
5 Benefits of Self-Publishing Your Work
With the world turning more and more towards digital technology, readers are increasing enjoying the convenience and portability of e-books. This phenomenon has helped the self-publishing business, as many new and leading authors are attracted by the quick and easy process of making their books available to their readers in digital format. While the traditional publishing route … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits of Self-Publishing Your Work
5 Reasons Why Authors Need to Build an Email List
“If there’s one thing all professional platform-builders agree on, it’s the importance of building your list.”— Michael Hyatt The quote highlights the importance of building an e-mail list for authors. Why is it important to build one? How does an e-mail list help authors to market their books more effectively especially when social media sites like Facebook or Tumblr … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Authors Need to Build an Email List