Guest post by Nina Amir. Many writers dive right into their book projects as soon as the proverbial light bulb goes off. That’s not the best plan of action if you want to produce a successful book. It’s best to take the time to evaluate your idea and determine if it’s a viable one, one […]
Guest post by Norm Schriever. If you’re a basketball fan, you may have witnessed a player who gets in such a groove that they can’t miss. They’re so “in the zone” the basket looks a mile wide and the ball just released effortlessly from their hand as they shoot – a pure unconscious act of […]
I recently read these two posts (Post 1 and Post 2) by Mark Coker over at Smashwords discussing the relatively new business model of ebook subscription services being pioneered by Oyster and Scribd. The basic idea is that subscribers pay a fixed monthly fee to access an unlimited number of ebooks. This article analyzes these […]
If and when Instagram advertising becomes available to smaller businesses, there seems to be some evidence of its effectiveness for brand awareness. Of course, whether that exposure will make dollars and cents to smaller companies depending on the cost of the advertising is uncertain. (Instagram has been working with a very select group of advertisers […]
What if there was an almost foolproof way to ensure that reporters ask you the exact question you want them to ask? There is. Often times, you can “tee up” the next question a reporter will ask you simply by placing it right in front of them. As an example, imagine that the question you’re […]
Your digital business card, just like your printed business card, is your only chance to make a great first impression. That’s especially true for your Google+ hovercard, that mini business card that pops up when you hover over someone’s name, like this: If you slapped yours together quickly like I did when I joined Google+ […]
Do you complain, “I’ve put my ebook on Amazon and have had no luck? I’ve sold less than 100 copies.” Well, here‘s the thing. I don‘t believe there‘s a whole lot of luck involved in book selling. Enjoying big enough book sales that make you a living involves marketing yourself effectively. FACT: Most eBook writers […]
I recently read these two posts (Post 1 and Post 2) by Mark Coker over at Smashwords discussing the relatively new business model of ebook subscription services being pioneered by Oyster and Scribd. The basic idea is that subscribers pay a fixed monthly fee to access an unlimited number of ebooks. This article analyzes these […]
Guest post by Russell Phillips. A while ago, a friend’s laptop died, and with it a lot of important documents and research. It was under warranty, but warranties don’t cover data. Backups are important, but people tend to think they’re difficult, and many authors aren’t very technically-minded, so they put it off until it’s too […]
One of the reasons we write for publication is for other people. We either want to help them through information or inspiration, or we want to entertain people and perhaps make them think. Considering marketing in the same way can help you, because it focuses on the other person, the customer, not on you. That […]
Am I Boring You? How to Enliven Your Nonfiction Writing by Anne Janzer
My freshman year in college, I chose my course schedule based on class titles and time slots. Early-morning sessions lost out to late-morning or afternoon alternatives. After a few problems (don’t ask about calculus), I realized the professor might be the most important factor. By asking around, it was easy to discover who the good […]
Streamline Your Online Presence and Gain More Time to Write by Joey Garcia
It’s rare to find an author who is passionate about shepherding her or his book into the marketplace. When I speak to writer’s groups about book publicity, authors lament their responsibility for the business side of things. Most wish someone else would manage their publicity or online presence for them. If you’re an author who […]
Electronic Newsletters and Email Marketing
Email marketing is not dead; it’s as valuable as ever. But it is harder to get people to subscribe, which means you have to make it worth their while. Tips for Email Marketing Success Add a sign-up box in the header or sidebar across all pages of your site. Give away a great incentive for […]
Author Name: Lee Holcomb Book Title: Lifestyle Lawyer: The Female Attorney’s Guide to Designing a Law Career You Love Synopsis There’s a widely held belief among female attorneys that to succeed professionally they must become a partner in a law firm or a general counsel at a large company. But why? Many female attorneys will have […]
Am I Boring You? How to Enliven Your Nonfiction Writing by Anne Janzer
My freshman year in college, I chose my course schedule based on class titles and time slots. Early-morning sessions lost out to late-morning or afternoon alternatives. After a few problems (don’t ask about calculus), I realized the professor might be the most important factor. By asking around, it was easy to discover who the good […]
Streamline Your Online Presence and Gain More Time to Write by Joey Garcia
It’s rare to find an author who is passionate about shepherding her or his book into the marketplace. When I speak to writer’s groups about book publicity, authors lament their responsibility for the business side of things. Most wish someone else would manage their publicity or online presence for them. If you’re an author who […]
Electronic Newsletters and Email Marketing
Email marketing is not dead; it’s as valuable as ever. But it is harder to get people to subscribe, which means you have to make it worth their while. Tips for Email Marketing Success Add a sign-up box in the header or sidebar across all pages of your site. Give away a great incentive for […]
How to Produce and Distribute Audiobooks
Audiobooks were once delivered on cassette tapes, and then later in CD boxed sets. They were expensive. There were local retailers who would sometimes allow you rent them just like videos on VHS tapes (remember those?). And then CDs went the way of vinyl records and have since become decorative coasters. Today the largest retailer […]
Amazon Author Central: Steps to Maximize Your Account
Amazon’s Author Central is an essential tool for managing your books and author information on the site. Every author should take full advantage of the free service because it allows you to update content on your book page, keep author bio information up to date, see your sales data, and more. Both print and Kindle-only […]
Expert Round-Up: Amazon Marketing Tips
Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of the industry’s best, brightest, and most innovative experts. Here’s what they have to say! PATRICK SCHWERDTFEGER The beauty of doing a “launch” on Amazon (such as a 4-day Kindle sale for $0.99 or even free) is that it gets your book in the […]
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