“Why are so many books out of stock at Amazon now?”
This is just another lesson on why authors and publishers should never put all their eggs in one basket…
promotional pitfalls
“Can you share your email list with me so I can promote my book/writing service/other?”
You’d be surprised how many people ask me to share my email lists with them…for free. I won’t even do it for money!! And, they get MAD when I say NO!!!
Marketing to Libraries – A Waste of Time?
Here is why having your book in a library rarely generates sales.
How I Got a Quarter of a Million Views on My TikTok Video – in Just 3 Days!
QUICK UPDATE: I started writing this article last week. My TikTok video is now up to 462,000 views.
Can Anyone Really Tell the Difference Between Self-Published and Traditionally Published Books Now?
Self-published books look just like traditionally published ones. The difference is in the text inside.
The Old Amazon Best Seller Scam is Still Happening! Don’t Be Sucked In!!
Best seller lists are meant to portray an honest reflection of what the public in general is buying, not a façade of who is best at cheating the system. If anyone tells you his or her book is an Amazon best seller, you should know this…
“Have you heard of this publishing company that called me? Are they any good?”
WATCH OUT FOR BOTTOM FEEDERS!!
7 Simple Mistakes That Will Stagnate Your Book Sales (And How to Avoid Them) – by William Opar
Seven simple mistakes authors make when trying to sell books online.
How To Write a Killer Newsletter To Help You Sell More Books – by Verity Partington
You might be ignoring one of the most effective book marketing methods there is, the traditional email newsletter.
Should authors send free books to school superintendents for future bulk sales?
“My plan is to start sending out copies (of my book) to school system superintendents to hopefully generate bulk sales. Your thoughts?”