Guest Author: Iris Waichler All authors know that unless you have the right name (you know what they are) it is a challenge to spread the word and get the press you need to sell your book. Here are some helpful ideas I used to assist you in marketing your book and promoting your visibility. […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: How to communicate online to get better book sales
Guest Expert: Teresa Morrow You have taking on the endeavor of writing a book. In order to sell your book, you will need to tell people about it. You will need to communicate the message about your book so those readers who resonate with your book will want to know more about you and the book. […]
Book Marketing Mondays: The Craft of Marketing
Guest Expert: C. Patrick Schulze Listen to a PODCAST of this article. All other things equal, would you rather chow down on a fast food burger or one hot off your backyard grill? I’ll bet big money most of you say the one from your grill. Am I right? However, who sells more of their […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: Effectively Using Twitter to Promote Your Book
Guest Expert: Phyllis Zimbler Miller One of the extra perks of having your book featured on BookBuzzr is that BookBuzzr community manager Freya tweets achievements and news about you and your book to over 10,000 followers. But if you yourself are not on Twitter, you’re losing out on optimizing the tweets about your book. Here’s […]
Book Marketing Mondays: Six Ways Authors Can Promote Books on Facebook
Guest Expert: Dana Lynn Smith Many Facebook users never venture beyond their profile, but there are several other ways to gain visibility on Facebook. Here are some suggestions for getting the most from this powerful networking tool: 1. First, be sure to take full advantage of the promotional opportunities on your Facebook Profile. Just below […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: Recommended Reading, Listening and Help for Writers
From The Frugal Editor Guest Expert: Carolyn Howard-Johnson When we’re learning something new we may need a real, honest-to-goodness college- type reading list so that we’re aware of every aspect of the new subject we’re learning. It’s especially important for people entering into the publishing industry because there is much misunderstanding and so much new. […]
Book Marketing Mondays: Innovative Marketing Techniques Sells Books
The New Decade: Innovative Marketing Techniques Sells Books Guest Expert: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen The New Decade: Innovative Marketing Techniques will dictate which producer will meet their ultimate goal and sell their products. For you to conquer all obstacles you will need to: 1.) Accept the changes in today’s marketing cyber-world. 2.) Understand today’s consumer. Consider your […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: Inbound Marketing Rocks! Now what?
Crafting a Message Your Audience will care About Guest Expert: Penny C. Sansevieri So at this point, you probably all know that Internet/inbound marketing is not only the wave of the future, but the best way to sell yourself, your book, your product, or your service. So maybe you’re on Twitter, Facebook, you might even […]
Book Marketing Mondays: Don’t Go At It Alone
Book Marketing: Don’t Go At It Alone Guest Expert: Tony Eldridge Most authors achieve a lifelong goal when they write and publish a book. But it’s not long before the stark light of reality hits when they realize that they now have to put on the hat of marketer. For many, they have no desire […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: 5 Ways to have your Author Website Work for You
Guest Expert: Teresa Morrow Just like any other business owner, you, as an author want to have a website that will showcase your book in its best light. However, knowing where to start can be a daunting task, leading your head to spin. The website is about you and to focus on the end result are […]
TGIF Book Marketing Tips: Virtual Book Tours Offer Global Reach to Book Authors
Guest Expert: Phyllis Zimbler Miller Thanks to the Internet a book author no longer has to travel from one city to the next cramming in as many book signings and media interviews as possible in the shortest amount of time. Virtual books tours, Internet radio shows, and teleseminars have taken the place of the physical […]