4 Podcast Quotes for Better Self-Publishing
During the turmoil of 2020, a lot of people turned to podcasts to enjoy some education and entertainment unrelated to the pandemic. The popularity of podcasts is only set to continue as people look for quality, in-depth listens that are more mentally nourishing than scrolling through social media. No matter the topic you want to... Read More
How to Reflect on Your Year in Book Marketing
Although it’s kind of a cliche, 2020 has been an unprecedented year. While you might be glad to say goodbye to it, you shouldn’t lose the opportunity to reflect on the past twelve months, no matter how they’ve been for you. To grow as indie authors and book marketers, we need a solid understanding of... Read More
Mythbusting For Savvy Book Marketers
Let’s face it – the world of book marketing is packed full of myths, half-truths, and out and out lies. Why are things this way? Not everyone is trying to intentionally mislead you. Although, sadly, some are. Instead, people often report things they’ve heard elsewhere but haven’t tested, state old information that no longer works,... Read More
Best books on writing to improve your craft (for serious authors)
Recently I made a big list of 25 best books on writing for authors who want to improve their craft but in case you missed it, here are the highlights. Firstly – “how to write a book” isn’t the problem, it’s too big and too vague. What you really need to focus on, is how... Read More
4 Principles for Impactful Book Marketing
Are you the type of author who writes to make a major impact on people’s lives and the wider world? If your deepest motivation for writing is to have an impact, you need to think about marketing your book in a particular way. Typically, book marketing is geared towards authors who want to focus on... Read More
7 Quick-Fire Fiction Marketing Tips
Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about marketing fiction? If you do, that’s totally understandable. It can feel like there’s a neverending amount of information to take in and process. On top of that, it’s difficult to know exactly what will move the needle for your book in particular. To help make fiction marketing... Read More
How the 4 Ps of Marketing Can Boost Your Fiction Sales
If you’re looking for an advantage in the world of fiction book marketing, look no further than the 4Ps. The 4Ps are some of the key elements for marketers to consider when putting together a promotional campaign. But what exactly are they? The 4Ps are broken down into: Product. Price. Promotion. Place. Let’s take a... Read More
5 Questions for Better Book Marketing
Sometimes, taking the time to stop and ask yourself questions is the wisest way to make smarter choices. And when it comes to marketing your book, it can be both time-consuming and expensive to go the wrong route. Before you rush into a book marketing campaign, take some time to stop and consider these five... Read More
4 Money Making Posts for Every Author
One of the first things you should do as an author is create your own website. Your author website will help you to grow your fanbase, maintain a line of communication with your readership, and help you to market your new releases. But did you know that you can generate income with it as well?... Read More
4 Collaborative Book Marketing Ideas
“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed” Napoleon Hill Book marketing success as a self-publisher doesn’t mean you have to do everything on your own. Even though you lack the support of a traditional publisher, you can draw upon a far more valuable resource – your... Read More