Stop Whining and Start SELLING Books! Here’s How!! by Vanessa de Largie
Indie authors whine a lot. They write a book, stick it up on Amazon, and expect it to be a ...
What is a Book Re-publisher and Why Should Authors Avoid Them at All Costs
I received the following email this week: Are you familiar with (name of large conference removed)? I ask because (name ...
If You Are “Sympathy Pitching” Editors and Publishers, PLEASE STOP! by Brian P. Whiddon, Managing Editor
Brian Whiddon, the Managing Editor and WritersWeekly ,and the Operations Manager at BookLocker, is filling in for Angela this week ...
Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It??
There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other ...
How to Create Multiple Series of Books to Attract More Readers! – by K.M. Robinson
As an author with multiple book series out, I've found I get a unique blend of crossover fans and new ...
Is WattPad a Great Opportunity to Promote Your Writing – Or a Toilet to Flush Your Work For Free??
This week, WritersWeekly's Managing Editor, Brian Whiddon, takes over the Publisher's Desk to discuss the "WattPad" phenomenon. Angela will return ...
Market Your Book By Creating An Interactive Game On Facebook! – By K.M. Robinson
Are you looking for an easy, evergreen way to market your book on social media that will leave your fans ...
“What sells best? Paperbacks, hardcovers, or ebooks?”
Q - "What sells better in stores? Paperbacks or hardcovers? And, do those sell better than ebooks?" - Linda A ...
AUTHOR ALERT! HIGHER BOOK PRICES ON AMAZON and NO PRIME SHIPPING! Has Amazon Given Your Book’s “Buy Button” to a Third-party Seller?
Has your book's listing on Amazon recently changed? Have you noticed the following? 1. Your list price has gone through ...
How to Publish a Book to Boost Your Fundraising Efforts
Last week, I was contacted by an individual who's working with an environmental non-profit group that offers education programs. They ...
“Should I pay for a $300 book review that ‘guarantees sales?'” NO!!!
Q - A company found my book for sale online and contacted me, offering $300 to review my book, "guaranteed ...
AUTHORS, PLEASE DO THE MATH! How Much Does it REALLY Cost to Sell to Bookstores?
An author wrote in complaining about the low discount given to bookstores by her publisher for a hardcover, color-interior book ...
12 EXCELLENT SECRETS to Sell More Books at Speaking Gigs! by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg
Your book has just been published and you’re ready for fame and fortune. Your publisher sent out some review copies ...
“Why won’t Amazon let my relatives post (fake!) reviews about my new book?”
Q. - Angela, My book was just published and I asked my family members and a few friends to post ...
Connecting with PEOPLE Helped Me Sell Books to a Book Club! by Jennifer Buck
Working in TV, I have learned that ratings are people. What do people want? How do you reach the people ...
“Will you please write a blurb for my book…even though you’ve never read it?”
Q - (unedited, of course) - Hi Angela! Sorry to bother you. I need something from you...could you please write ...
BOOK MARKETING ESERIAL PART 4 – Days 12 thru 20: The Secret to Finding the Keywords Your Potential Readers Are REALLY Using Online AND Your Book Marketing Cheat Sheet!
Excerpted from: 90+ Days of Promoting Your Book Online IF YOU'RE JUST TUNING IN, please start on PART 1 RIGHT ...
BOOK MARKETING ESERIAL PART 3 – Days 1 – 11: Unique Website Content + Why an Ezine is a MUST for Repeat Traffic and More Book Sales
Excerpted from: 90+ Days of Promoting Your Book Online IF YOU'RE JUST TUNING IN, please start on PART 1 HERE ...
Book Sales Slumping? Time to Rewrite Your Author Bio! by Johnny Townsend
Have you ever been intrigued by the title or the cover of a book and then had your hopes dashed ...
“42 people ‘liked’ my promotional post but nobody bought my book! Why not?!”
Q - Lots of people (42 on one) liked my book promo post but still I see no sales. Why? ...