Facebook has become a pay-to-play network, requiring paid ads if you want to get visibility with more people for your posts. This isn’t all bad news. Compared to most forms of traditional advertising, Facebook ads are still quite reasonably priced—and they allow you to reach very specific demographics. But this post isn’t about promoting books […]
1. Your writing community: Ask writers and publishing people. 2. The Web: Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, other social media, Google, agents’ websites, databases such as publishersmarketplace.com, agentresearch.com, firstwriter.com, authorlink.com, predatorsandeditors.com, and agentquery.com, which lists 2,000 agents. 3. The Association of Authors’ Representatives (AAR): The 450 agents in AAR are the best source of experienced, reputable […]
Google Ads Google’s Adwords program (www.google.com/adwords) is an advertising network where you can bid on clicks for your ads. You do this by designating keywords that you want your ad associated with, and you can also target geographic locations and other demographics. For example, if your book is about caring for a puppy, your keywords […]
Another option for getting your book in front of potential buyers is paid advertising. You can purchase ad space online and in print publications. The tricky part is finding the right opportunity that actually produces a decent return on investment (ROI). Because profit margins are low with books, it can be difficult to justify the […]
When Gutenberg printed the first Bible back in the 15th century, books laid a stepping stone for the evolution of mankind. Many things have changed drastically since then, but the number of books printed has been growing steadily. More than 2 million books are published worldwide each year, with thousands of young writers riding on […]
A fun way to generate some buzz online is to host a contest, and there are many ways to accomplish this. Here are some ideas: Comment Contest – Give something away via your blog by asking participants to post a comment. I once worked with Dell to give away a printer through my website by […]
By now you’re probably familiar with webinars and teleseminars. A webinar is an event conducted on a computer, which typically shows slides or a visual demonstration to attendees. A teleseminar is conducted by phone, where participants dial in to a conference line and listen to the host either present some kind of material or interview […]
A pitch is an oral query letter. Pitching a book takes less than thirty seconds. The goal: generate maximum excitement in as few words as possible. Without being self-serving, you must capture the essence of your book, why it will appeal to book buyers, and what’s most impressive about your platform, promotion plan, and credentials. […]
A lot of authors have enjoyed building their audience by hosting their own radio shows. One of the most popular internet radio sites is http://blogtalkradio.com, and for a small monthly subscription fee, you can utilize tools to record your programs, air them live, and make the recordings available for listeners to download. You can also […]
Abstract: Like every other product, even nonfiction writing requires strategic branding. Here we enlist mistakes which should be avoided when you are branding your work. Main Body: The technological world of today has made the process of book writing much easier. For instance, authors have the liberty of ‘self-publishing’ along with the facility of ‘print-on-demand’. Such […]
Live Workshops and Training Classes
If you enjoy teaching, then workshops and training classes may be a great option for you. Similar to consulting packages, you can develop your programs in just about any way that you choose. The simplest option, and a good place to start, is to create a half-day event, which would be a three or four-hour […]
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! NFAA: What is the best piece of advice you’d offer to an author about working with a book cover designer? LEWIS AGRELL — THE AGRELL GROUP When authors have […]
The S Theory of Storytelling: Compelling Fiction Readers to Turn the Page by Michael Larsen
The beginning is the most important part of the work. –Plato The first page sells the book. The last page sells the next book. –Mickey Spillane The first page of a chapter sells the chapter; the last page sells the next chapter. Agents, editors and book buyers only read far enough to make a decision. […]
Member of the Week: Michelle Cornish, author of Keep More Money
Name: Michelle Cornish Book Title: Keep More Money: Find an Accountant You Trust to Grow Your Small Business, Increase Profit, and Save Tax Your book’s Amazon purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Keep-More-Money-Accountant-Business-ebook/dp/B06W2KCK9C/ What is your book about? The book is about how to find an accountant you can trust, whether you’re new in business and don’t know what […]
Live Workshops and Training Classes
If you enjoy teaching, then workshops and training classes may be a great option for you. Similar to consulting packages, you can develop your programs in just about any way that you choose. The simplest option, and a good place to start, is to create a half-day event, which would be a three or four-hour […]
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! NFAA: What is the best piece of advice you’d offer to an author about working with a book cover designer? LEWIS AGRELL — THE AGRELL GROUP When authors have […]
The S Theory of Storytelling: Compelling Fiction Readers to Turn the Page by Michael Larsen
The beginning is the most important part of the work. –Plato The first page sells the book. The last page sells the next book. –Mickey Spillane The first page of a chapter sells the chapter; the last page sells the next chapter. Agents, editors and book buyers only read far enough to make a decision. […]
Consulting and Coaching Opportunities Your Non-Fiction Book Can Open
Writing a nonfiction book based on your area of expertise is an easy lead-in for consulting and coaching opportunities. In fact, these opportunities will probably come looking for you whether you want them or not! After I wrote my first book, The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide, I began receiving requests for consulting services. […]
What You Can Learn from TED Speakers
One of my favorite things to do when I have some free time is to watch videos on TED.com. If you’ve somehow missed the TED phenomenon, you should know that the site features 20 minute presentations from some of the world’s top thought leaders. Speakers for TED events are selected on an invite-only basis. You […]
13 Guesses About the Future of Writing and Publishing by Michael Larsen
New writers self-publish, and build their platform and community of fans until they prove their potential, and agents and publishers find them. Successful writers are among the most powerful people in publishing. They are CEOs of one-person, multimedia, multinational conglomerates–contentpreneurs who use craft, creativity, innovation and social media to create and sell their work, and […]
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