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3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing

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I'm on a roll with marketing related posts lately. For this post, let's get back to books specifically. Sometimes, when it comes to marketing, it's helpful to have some big goals and then break things down into smaller, easier to manage, tasks. With that in mind, here are three ways you can step up your book marketing. 1. Spruce up your book sales page Especially your … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing

5 Lessons Learned From Roy Chapman Andrews

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“If we are to understand our world of today we must know its past.” —Roy Chapman Andrews If you know of Indiana Jones, then you know Roy Chapman Andrews: the explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who was indirectly the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Andrews is well known for his expeditions to the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, where he and his team found … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learned From Roy Chapman Andrews

Writing Content People Want to Read

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Let's talk about writing, and how to write content (whether it be books, articles, or even marketing copy) that people will want to read. Start with your goals. Kindlepreneur has a great guide on goal setting. The gist is to figure out your big project goal, and then break it down into smaller, more manageable steps. Then create a system so you're accountable for achieving … [Read more...] about Writing Content People Want to Read

Preparing for an Extended Leave (When You Work for Yourself)

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My husband and I had an exciting summer, starting with welcoming our first baby into the world! We took the last 4 months off to take care of her and now we're back from our parental leave. Since we work for ourselves, producing our weekly dinosaur podcast, we ended up working a lot of extra hours in the months leading up to her birth to make sure our podcast was still going … [Read more...] about Preparing for an Extended Leave (When You Work for Yourself)

Guest Post: Is Podcast Advertising Worth It?

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By Farlyn Lucas Have you ever gone for a walk, a drive, or even done chores around your house and thought to turn on a podcast? You’re not alone. Insider Intelligence highlights how “demand for on-demand audio has increased” and “in 2022, the number of monthly US podcast listeners will increase by 6.1% year-over-year to 125 million.” The podcast industry is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Is Podcast Advertising Worth It?

Guest Post: 5 Tips for Success in Online Transcription

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By Cris Mark Baroro If you're an author and you're looking for a way to get your words out there, you might be thinking about having them transcribed. But why? Here are a few reasons why it's worth it: You can use the transcriptions as a basis for creating other products, such as audiobooks or ebooks, which can help you monetize your writing even further. Transcription … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Tips for Success in Online Transcription

Inspirational Publishing Success Stories and Ideas For Monetization

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There is no such thing as overnight success. It takes a lot of time, dedication, and hard work, and yes, some days can feel harder than others. But the result can be worth it. To help stay inspired and motivated, here are some recent success stories and ideas for monetization. I also recommend reading Michael La Ronn's "Reinventing the Path to Success" post, which talks about … [Read more...] about Inspirational Publishing Success Stories and Ideas For Monetization

Time for Writing: Finding Courses, Critique Groups, and Editors

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I don't know about you, but I've got several unfinished manuscripts and a long list of story ideas. I'm finally setting aside time to work on my writing, which is both exciting and a little daunting. With that in mind, here's a round-up of helpful articles and resources if you find yourself in the same situation. Writing Tips All stories have backstories. Readers don't need … [Read more...] about Time for Writing: Finding Courses, Critique Groups, and Editors

Setting Writing Goals and Other Writing Tips

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When you're writing a book, there are a lot of things to keep in mind: character development, strong scenes, a plot that moves forward with each scene, etc. This applies to both fiction and non-fiction writing. Writing Tips Joy E. Rancatore offers some helpful tips about how she kept track of her timelines and characters in her various writing projects, to make sure … [Read more...] about Setting Writing Goals and Other Writing Tips

7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same

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Originally posted on LinkedIn. Edited and updated here. What do podcasting and marketing have in common? A lot more than you may think. Both involve: Collaboration: People are important! Whether you're working with other podcasters, interviewees, marketers, product managers, or sales people, you should agree on goals and roles and learn to work well together. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same

176 Resources and Tools to Market and Launch Your Book

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Trying to figure out a book marketing plan but don't know where to start? Don't worry, I've got you covered with 176 resources ranging in advertising tips, to places to book blog tours, to content marketing, and more. A few of these resources were published in 2019, when the world was different, so you may need to adapt accordingly. Advertising Kindlepreneur course … [Read more...] about 176 Resources and Tools to Market and Launch Your Book

Researching Your Next Book

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I've been thinking a lot about non-fiction books lately. For those of you working on a non-fiction book, or maybe a fiction book that requires a lot of research, here are some resources I've recently found (in no particular order): Journalist's Toolbox: "The site is updated twice a week, typically on Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons, or as news dictates. The site … [Read more...] about Researching Your Next Book

Writing and Editing Your Work

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We all know writing takes a lot of practice, and a lot of patience while you build up your skills (not to mention building up a thick skin). With that in mind, and while more and more people are working on their novels, I've rounded up some resources that help writers hone their writing skills. First up, Live Write Thrive has a great post about how writers can say more with … [Read more...] about Writing and Editing Your Work

79 Resources for Planning, Launching, and Marketing Your Book

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You've written your book. Hooray! Now it's time to create a plan and market it. A lot goes in to marketing, so here are 79 resources that can help. Planning Your Marketing "Your Book Marketing Plan Won't Work" on David Gaughran "Scan the Market Before Marketing Your Book" on Self Publishing Advice "How Focused Goals Will Sell More Books" on AME "Why Your Book … [Read more...] about 79 Resources for Planning, Launching, and Marketing Your Book

Productivity Tips and Success Stories

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Sometimes, we all need a little motivation. Whether that's tips on how to get more done or reach your goals, or stories of people who've found success, I've got you covered. "Productivity Isn’t About Time Management. It’s About Attention Management." on the New York Times: "Being prolific is not about time management. There are a limited number of hours in the day, and … [Read more...] about Productivity Tips and Success Stories