Video can be a powerful tool to engage potential readers, connect with fans, and promote your books. Content Marketing Institute has tips for how to engage people through video, such as by being authentic and sharing stories, being interactive with polls and other things (if you're doing a live stream), and playing with constraints. The Book Designer has a number of great … [Read more...] about Using Video to Reach Readers
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Guest Post: 10 Tips and Tricks to Get Writing Inspiration Anywhere and Anytime
By Lucia Tang Writers aren’t prophets. No matter how hard we wish, we can’t just take dictation from some divine voice in our ears — we’re supposed to find our own inspiration. But when you’re on the run from a deadline, in a fight with a chapter, or just sick of wishing the book in your head would magically appear on your laptop, finding inspiration can feel like a DIY root … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 10 Tips and Tricks to Get Writing Inspiration Anywhere and Anytime
Guest Post: Social Media and Hashtags For Writers
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Kindlepreneur’s “The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Writers 2022.” Read on to also learn about which hashtags to use to increase discoverability on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. By Dave Chesson Using social media to get our writing out into the world can be an amazing opportunity. It helps … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Social Media and Hashtags For Writers
Selling More Books With Book Sales Funnels
If you're an author (self-published or traditionally published), it helps a lot to understand how marketing works. At first, it may seem like a lot—it took me years to change my focus from writing / content creation to having a holistic view of publishing. Of course, you want to write the best book possible. That involves taking the time to write a draft, getting early … [Read more...] about Selling More Books With Book Sales Funnels
Guest Post: The Indie Author’s Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing an Audiobook
By April Miller The audiobook sector is perhaps one of the most popular and fastest-growing segments of the publishing industry. Audiobooks, in the past, were not as much of an attractive investment for indie authors and trade publishers as they are today. The costs of producing, shipping, and creating tapes or CDs were high. Moreover, some books had to be shortened to fit … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Indie Author’s Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing an Audiobook
Marketing and Social Media for Writers
There are a lot of ways writers can promote their work and connect with potential readers online. Here are a few tips and resources. Marketing Content "Get the Most From Your Webinars With These 13 Repurposing Ideas" on Content Marketing Institute: Webinars are a great way to connect with interested people and let them know what you're about. And after, you can take parts of … [Read more...] about Marketing and Social Media for Writers
Websites and Email Newsletters
I started as a writer, but along the way picked up a lot of other skills. I've always been fascinated by code and building things, and have managed to learn enough to build my own websites. They're nothing fancy, but they get the job done (and these days, they're all on WordPress, which has lots of features and an excellent community online full of people willing to help answer … [Read more...] about Websites and Email Newsletters
April Fools and Creating Content
Last year, Content Marketing Institute had an interesting post, "Is April Fools’ Day Worth the Risk for Brands?" It's something interesting to consider. The main points were if you're going to do it, it must be well thought out, and the humor should integrate with your brand. You should also immediately reveal it's a joke, and don't let the content interfere with your product … [Read more...] about April Fools and Creating Content
Guest Post: How the Metaverse Could Bring New Life to Transmedia Storytelling
By April Miller The metaverse is a strange, new concept that will manifest in the years to come. Founded by the company Meta, started by Mark Zuckerberg, it’s a new way of socializing and living through the virtual world. While many people have concerns and others are intrigued, there's one undeniable fact: storytelling will change due to the metaverse. What Is the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How the Metaverse Could Bring New Life to Transmedia Storytelling
An Interview with Gary Lee Miller, Author of Finding Grace
Grace Lee calls her granddaughter, Judith, with a dying wish…for Judith to travel from Los Angeles to Nashville to come visit her. But there’s a catch. Judith must make the journey by bus. The award-winning novel Finding Grace shares Judith Lee’s transformative, cross-country journey, revealing what truly matters. Each day of Judith’s journey becomes a story on its own, as the … [Read more...] about An Interview with Gary Lee Miller, Author of Finding Grace
