By Mary So much of writing is moving to the internet. Even authors need to have an online presence, and usually, this comes with a website and a blog. But how do you make your author website and blog interesting to readers and other people who may come across it? Having an engaging online presence can lead to new readers and more sales, so try incorporating a few of these … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Secrets to Creating a Better Author Website
Indie Author Marketing Guide
Indie Writers: Building Your Email List
There's a saying: the money is in the list. An email list is the best way to connect to your audience. You can communicate directly, without worrying about how a platform might change, and you can get feedback from your fans and readers. So how do you build an email list? There's a lot of great advice out there, but it boils down to a few steps: Step 1. Start a Blog Or at … [Read more...] about Indie Writers: Building Your Email List
Guest Post: How to Build Your Brand Name Through Social Media (Infographic)
By Belle Balace Looking to build your platform online? Belle Balace from Visme shares tips on growing your brand through social media. Whether you’re just starting to build your online presence or you just launched your startup and want to share it to the whole world, there’s no better way to achieve this than through social media. If you have no idea on how to do this or … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Build Your Brand Name Through Social Media (Infographic)
BuzzTrace: A New Platform To Help Writers Find Their Readers
Launching today is BuzzTrace, a new platform that helps authors find their audience and increase their book sales. BuzzTrace connects with social media platforms and provides authors with insightful analytics on how to help sell their books. The site also gives authors tips on how to grow their audience. Scott La Counte, a best selling author, said he co-founded BuzzTrace to … [Read more...] about BuzzTrace: A New Platform To Help Writers Find Their Readers
Indie Author Marketing: Analyzing Facebook and Twitter
I'm a big fan of data. I love reading about all the ways people are gathering analytics on books, how data helps drive decisions, and being able to know how effective people are at reaching out to others. And that's why for the past month or two, I've really enjoyed getting to know Facebook and Twitter. I've known these platforms for a while—Facebook was only one year old … [Read more...] about Indie Author Marketing: Analyzing Facebook and Twitter