The Internet has made it easier for aspiring and veteran authors alike to get their works published, as the web is an effective platform for self-publishing. However, one of the disadvantages of self-publishing an eBook when compared to traditional print media is that authors are basically on their own. Without big name publishers to foot the bill, promotion, marketing, and … [Read more...] about Why Getting on Twitter is a Must for Self-Published Authors
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How Writers Can Make Google+ Work for Them
Google+ has already existed for a few years and there are still some who cannot seem to fathom everything about it. Writers, in general, seem to find Google+ quite a mix of being interesting and mysterious at the same time. What do you personally know about Google+? What can this strong social media platform offer you as a writer? Well, perhaps the first thing that might … [Read more...] about How Writers Can Make Google+ Work for Them
How to Use Online Advertising to Sell More eBooks
The online publishing industry has made it so much easier for independent authors to make a living out of their writing skills. With the gaining popularity of eBooks among cost-conscious readers who keep the e-reading revolution thriving, you can join in and publish one yourself. But writing and completing the eBook is just half the battle. To earn some decent money, you … [Read more...] about How to Use Online Advertising to Sell More eBooks
How to Run a Blog in the Passive Guy Way
Passive Guy runs the very popular blog called The Passive Voice, which is dedicated to areas including writers, authors, self-publishing and traditional publishing. As a writer, there are a number of things you can learn from Passive Guy, in order to create a blog that is popular, regularly visited by readers (both existing and new) and has high levels of engagement. Read on … [Read more...] about How to Run a Blog in the Passive Guy Way
How to Sell eBooks Quicker
Nielsen Research has predicted that with a sales figure of 47 million in 2014, ebooks will surpass printed books in terms of numbers. While writing an ebook is relatively easy and anyone can become an author, selling ebooks is a challenge that most don’t manage to face up to. You need to arrive at some decision about how to sell your ebook. Read about selling Selling an ebook … [Read more...] about How to Sell eBooks Quicker