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Book Genres That Are Selling GREAT Right Now

Published on April 24, 2020 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT!

Troubled Publisher’s Virus Excuse for “Being Closed” is BOGUS

Published on April 9, 2020 book marketing, pod complaints, promotional pitfalls

I’ve been trying to keep WritersWeekly a virus-news-free zone (since we’re all being inundated with it elsewhere) but this must be shared…

Where are these book marketing companies finding my phone number?!

Published on April 2, 2020 author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did my publisher sell my information to these companies?

How to Get More Writing Jobs (or Sell More Books) With Podcasts – by Ian Chandler

Published on March 20, 2020 book marketing, promoting your writing, writing career advice

What if there was a way you could expand your network, advertise your services, and increase your social proof (informational social influence) all at the same time?

Five Ways to Promote Your Writing on Instagram By Abigail Jane

Published on March 13, 2020 book marketing, social media, writing career advice

Don’t just post ads! ENGAGE with potential readers and clients!!

How to Do a Public Book Reading That REALLY Gets Your Audience EXCITED!

Published on March 12, 2020 book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Easy tips for getting your audience excited and engaged so they’ll BUY YOUR BOOK!

It Happened To Me! Reader’s Magnet Called!! – a humorous contribution by Chris Hanly

Published on February 13, 2020 book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

I can’t believe it! I am sooooo happy. It finally happened to me! After all these months of traveling through earthquakes, snow and ice storms, freezing temperatures, hurricanes, tornadoes, and the occasional sunny-warm days, I finally got to experience it!

Why Aren’t My Social Media Posts Selling Books?

Published on February 13, 2020 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

“My social media posts just aren’t working. I keep posting the same ad over and over again and my book is NOT selling. What am I doing wrong?”

4 Ways to Get the Best BANG for Your Book Marketing Buck!!- By Ilham Alam

Published on February 7, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing

The 4 key book marketing methods that I discuss below are all derived from knowledge that I gained from years of research, and trying a variety of book marketing methods. And, best of all, these are all no-cost to low-cost marketing strategies that you, an indie author, can begin using right now!

“I think my book would make a great movie. How can I pitch it to Netflix?”

Published on February 6, 2020 book marketing, promotional pitfalls

“I’ve been reading that Netflix is the way to go with getting a movie published now. My book could even be a series. It’s action-packed and would look great on the screen. Should I mail them a copy of my book with a pitch letter?”