Published on May 21, 2022
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing
Currently, I have two non-fiction e-books for sale on Amazon for $2.99. Both have been rewritten and professionally edited many times. I have done my best to promote them on social media. For example I have a Facebook Page, a Facebook Discussion Group, and a website/blog. I get a fair bit of traffic on the two Facebook sites and a little on the blog, but my sales at Amazon/Kindle are disappointingly low.
Published on May 20, 2022
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The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.
Published on May 7, 2022
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Should you make readers wait when the book is already finished?
Published on April 8, 2022
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Today, book tours, like everything else, have gone virtual.
Published on March 4, 2022
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Marketing mistakes are time and money wasters!
Published on January 27, 2022
book marketing, editing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, write that book, writing career advice
Without consistent promotion, updating a book will be a complete waste of time.
Published on December 31, 2021
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This article is your primer to developing an income stream from a variety of unique author events!
Published on November 11, 2021
book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice
Buying press release services to announce getting published in a small magazine is a very bad idea.
Published on November 11, 2021
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I am always stunned when authors flat refuse to promote their books. When I first hear this from an author (and, I do hear it a lot) I’m not sure if it’s ego, laziness, or apathy…
Published on October 1, 2021
book marketing, book signing advice, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams
I was spammed this week by an organization that hosts book fairs. Of course, it’s all online again this year. No in-person meetings. No people walking around viewing books laid out on tables. Nobody shaking hands with literary agents. You know. It’s really…nothing of value to authors AT ALL.
