Here is a list of twenty-four things you can do to promote your Amazon book link Some of them take less than a minute, while others are more complex but ultimately worth the time it takes. Your mission should be to get your Amazon book links in as many different places as you can! You […]
Understanding and Using Editorial Reviews
Editorial reviews can significantly impact a book’s success on Amazon Kindle. They provide credibility, influence purchasing decisions, and enhance a book’s overall presentation. This post will guide you through understanding and effectively using editorial reviews to optimize your Kindle book display page. What are Editorial Reviews? Editorial reviews are independent, unbiased assessments of a book’s […]
Writers Block Simply Does NOT Exist
IF you take these easy steps you will never use writer’s block as an excuse again! Writer’s block simply does NOT exist. It is an excuse. It is a figment of your imagination. Before you start telling me I am WRONG … put yourself in any or all of these situations … Imagine telling […]
Writing Five Minutes At A Time Can ERADICATE Your Writing Slump
There are days when I struggle and struggle to write. YES, I have been a freelance writer for over 40 years. I make my living, writing. And YES, there are days I struggle to get started. Struggle to keep going. So if you are get getting started, and worry about the days on which you […]
I Just Don’t Freaking Want To Do ANYTHING. I Don’t WANT To, and YOU Can’t Make Me!
Arrrrrrg. I don’t feel like writing. I don’t feel like working. I don’t want to DO anything! There are days when I close my morning journal, fire up my computer and I have this BIG list of ONE important thing I NEED to do, have committed to getting done. You know … it’s the one […]
Leveraging Video Book Reviews as a Powerful Book Marketing Tactic
Unlike traditional written reviews, video book reviews offer a dynamic, engaging, and visually compelling way to convey a book’s value, making them a powerful tool for authors and self-publishers. What Are Video Book Reviews? Video book reviews, as their name implies, are book reviews presented in video format. These can vary from quick, one-minute snapshots […]
How an Author Platform Can Skyrocket Your Book Sales
Your Author Platform Navigating the bustling marketplace as an author these days involves so much more than just writing a fabulous book. Surprisingly, crafting your novel may actually be the least complicated part of the process. I can already sense some of you rolling your eyes or scoffing in disbelief. But when you understand that […]
Writing and Selling Holiday Themed Books
Are you considering taking advantage of the HUMONGOUS holiday selling season from October to December? Starting with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years the possibilities for authors are limitless. Throw in other non-Christian holidays such as Sukkot, Diwali, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day and Kwanzaa and you can really add to your book portfolio. There are […]
The Number ONE Reason Serious Authors NEED A Mailing List
In a nutshell, the most compelling reason for building a mailing list is … because you OWN IT. In a world where even the ownership of your book can be in question there are TWO Internet Properties you can own. . 1. Your Mailing List (Newsletter) 2. Your Website. On the Internet, unless you OWN […]
ARC or Advance Reader Copy Book Reviews: What, Who, Where and HOW
What is an ARC or Advance Reader Copy? An ARC, or Advance Reader Copy, is an early, pre-publication version of a book that is produced by a publisher and distributed to a limited number of readers, often prior to the official release date of the book. ARCs are typically used to obtain reviews and to […]