If you’re an indie author who has written an ebook or a book, a key next phase will be marketing and promotion of it, in order to reach out to as wide an audience as possible. At this time you’ll most probably think of a cover for your book. In the five points below, I explain why the cover is so important, and share some tips on creating one that is eye-catching and powerfully … [Read more...] about How to Get Readers to Buy Your Indie Book
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21 Social Media Tips for Authors That Actually Work
While some may prefer the hard copy to e-books, authors can no longer ignore the prevalence of social media use within the publishing industry and community at large. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter stand out as the giants among social mediums, used by a variety of folks across all age groups. Free to use and easy to set up, these platforms provide authors with an entirely new … [Read more...] about 21 Social Media Tips for Authors That Actually Work
5 Ways to Make Your Blog Posts Go Magnificently Viral
Blogging is here to stay. Whether people are writing about their personal stories, about social issues, about technical content related to their profession, or even just random fun stuff, we have all got into the habit of sharing our views online, trying to connect with other like-minded people. But only very few blog posts are lucky enough to go viral. Though luck and timing … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Your Blog Posts Go Magnificently Viral
5 Overlooked Ways to Market Your Books
It has become really easy these days for authors to get in touch with their readers via social media and connect with them on a one-to-one basis. As effective as social media, or attending book events, or promotional support via a publisher (if you have one) is, there are also some other small and inexpensive ways to make an impact on your book marketing strategy. Below are … [Read more...] about 5 Overlooked Ways to Market Your Books
5 Crucial Things Every Author Must Know about Mobile Marketing
It is almost unnecessary to mention that today; most people in the world have gone mobile. In fact, for some of them, their smartphones have become as important as a limb, and since the smartphones are run by sophisticated operating systems, you can do almost anything on a smartphone, with the speed and efficiency as if you’ve done it on a computer. So what does this mean for … [Read more...] about 5 Crucial Things Every Author Must Know about Mobile Marketing