Do Market Research BEFORE Marketing!! – By Amy Keeley
A successful business looks to see if there’s a demand for what it’s trying to sell…before it starts the selling process. Here are 6 tips to help you with that!
traditional publishing
YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?
Where chocolate and pizza are concerned, my mantra has always been: Better too much than not enough! However, that’s not at all true for books.
10 Ways to Sell More Books When Your Marketing Budget is Zero – by Angela Booth
You’ve got many low-cost and no-cost promotional options to choose from. Here’s the good news. Your zero-cost efforts will often out-perform paid marketing! Yes, it’s true!
Why Ingram (the Distributor) Won’t Tell Authors and Publishers Who Purchased Their Books
Imagine going to a bookstore, and buying a non-fiction book on how to holistically treat a venereal disease you picked up last week, or a book on…
Help Your Book Sales by Helping Reporters! – by Jarie Bolander
Receive an email every single day with a list of reporters who need sources for specific stories…and promote your book(s) at the same time!
Amazon is Cutting Back on Buying/Stocking Books! AUTHORS, HERE’S HOW TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!!
Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they’re cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON’T WORRY! HERE’S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER!
“My friend threatened to sue me for quoting her (but not naming her) in a short story. What can I do?”
My friend said, “If you write about me, I’ll sue you.” But, I’ve already published the book!
“Hiding” Won’t Protect You From a Libel Lawsuit – Just ask John!
Today, I’m introducing you to John. John is a funny fellow – a good writer with quick wit. And, while he works at an almost-minimum-wage job, he’s also very intelligent…about some things. John rented a house next door to Stan, a megalomaniac whose…
“I’m not promoting my book. Will lowering the price make it start selling?”
“Should I cut the price of my book in half? Maybe that will spur some sales. What do you think?”
Authors: Translate Your Book for More $$$ … But Do it Wisely – By Bradley Hall
Did you know there are more Spanish speaking folks around the globe than English speakers? And, they buy books, too!
