Digital Pubbing

Exploring the ins and outs of the publishing industry

Sabrina Ricci

The Growth of Audiobooks

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A while back, I wrote an essay for LARB about reading in the multimedia age. A big part of the essay focused on audiobooks, which are growing in popularity each year. According to QZ, audiobooks are growing more than ebooks. MarketWatch wrote that some audiobooks are selling more copies than their print counterparts, and according to The Digital Reader, "audio can outsell … [Read more...] about The Growth of Audiobooks

End of Year Gripes and Resolutions for the New Year

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Well folks, we're at the end of another year. I can't believe we're wrapping up 2019 so soon, and heading into the [roaring] 20s. Does that make anyone else feel old? Or like they're channeling their grandparents/great-grandparents? Anyway, around this time of year a lot of us are probably prepping for the new year, where we can start fresh and tackle exciting, new things. … [Read more...] about End of Year Gripes and Resolutions for the New Year

Cool Projects, Fun Tools, and Interesting Reads

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It's almost the end of the year, so I thought it'd be fun to do a smörgåsbord type of post. So here's a mix of cool projects, tools, and reads that get you thinking, to inspire you. Cool Projects The Rhythm of Food "I Created 5 Maps That Show How Small Our World Actually Is" on Bored Panda IndyKids! (A free paper by kids, for kids) "Thinking About Starting Your Own … [Read more...] about Cool Projects, Fun Tools, and Interesting Reads

Marketing Books with Content

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Content marketing is a powerful way to get readers interested in your brand. Here are some resources to help you figure out how best to create content that can help you sell your books: Planning Content "7 Ways to Stop Flailing with Your Content Marketing in 2017" on Content Marketing Institute "How to Write a Creative Action Plan You'll Actually Follow" on By Regina … [Read more...] about Marketing Books with Content

The Science of Writing and Reading

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It's been a while since I've written any posts related to science on here. There are some really cool articles that have come out, specifically about books. (Hint: Books are good for your health, and can even improve your memory, according to Bustle.) Reading and Your Brain According to the Daily Mail, scientists have found that reading a novel can affect your brain for days … [Read more...] about The Science of Writing and Reading

Tips and Tricks for Starting Your Own Podcast

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I recently wrote about the 7 steps it takes Garret and I each week to publish an episode of our podcast, I Know Dino. If you're considering starting your own podcast, here are a few more resources to help you get going: Promoting Your Podcast and Growing Your Audience "11 Clever Ways to Promote Your Podcast to the World" on Entrepreneur "11 Ways To Promote Your Podcast … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for Starting Your Own Podcast

Guest Post: 5 Reasons Why Video Should Be a Part of Your Content Marketing Strategy

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By Andre Oentoro In the last decade, the content marketing world has shifted from text posts to videos. Before, YouTube was just a site with only a dozen videos. Now, it’s the second biggest search engine right behind Google. Today, our social media feeds are dominated by videos. Whether it’s on your Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, videos are taking over the Internet … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Reasons Why Video Should Be a Part of Your Content Marketing Strategy

Guest Post: Online Listings Tips to Promote and Increase Book Sales

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By Kiana Mason You’ve spent hours writing, editing, and perfecting your book. Now it’s ready to be delivered to the hands of readers everywhere. Whether you’re marketing your book on your website, on Amazon, or through an email blast, start with a listing description that lets people know exactly who you are and what your book is about and makes them want to read it. But … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Online Listings Tips to Promote and Increase Book Sales

Indie Author Marketing Guide: Pinterest

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Pinterest is all about sharing (or pinning) images, and there are many ways indie authors can use this social media platform to their advantage. You can pin images to different boards, and tailor your boards to different interests. For example, as an indie author you could create boards that recommend books to read share quotes about reading display interesting book … [Read more...] about Indie Author Marketing Guide: Pinterest

Indie Author Marketing Guide: LinkedIn

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LinkedIn is known for being a professional network, and a great place to share your resume online. As an indie author, here are a few ideas of how to use LinkedIn to your advantage: Add your books with links to sale pages on your profile page. LinkedIn allows you to upload cover images, either under specific job titles or listed under "Publications." Get to know … [Read more...] about Indie Author Marketing Guide: LinkedIn

Indie Author Marketing Guide: Goodreads

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Next up in the Indie Author Marketing Guide series is Goodreads. Goodreads is a social network for book lovers, now owned by Amazon. Users can join groups, follow authors, rate and review books, compile lists of read books, and promote books with giveaways. According to The Creative Penn, "Goodreads’ recommendation engine is an algorithm similar to Netflix" and "A book does … [Read more...] about Indie Author Marketing Guide: Goodreads

Marketing and Promoting Your Book

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The most successful indie authors have marketing plans for their books or series. Generally, when you are launching a book or promoting a book, you want to have a plan in place 4-6 weeks in advance. Part of the plan is figuring out which sites you can use to promote your book. Self Publishing Review has a list of free book marketing sites. Indies Unlimited also recommends … [Read more...] about Marketing and Promoting Your Book

Guest Post: What is Cloudflare?

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By Janz Nordman As an author or blogger, Your website is one of your vital channels to your audience. Therefore, your website needs to be protected as your own kid. That’s when Cloudflare, a content delivery network provider (CDN), comes in as a guardian to look after your loved ones and enhance the performance too. An unprotected website could represent a risk for … [Read more...] about Guest Post: What is Cloudflare?

5 Classic Books That Are Perfect for Halloween

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Happy Halloween! To celebrate, here are 5 great Halloween-themed books. Sure, most of them are scary, but who can resist Charlie Brown? So here they are, in no particular order. The Shining by Stephen King: "Danny was only five years old but in the words of old Mr Halloran he was a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father became caretaker of the Overlook Hotel … [Read more...] about 5 Classic Books That Are Perfect for Halloween