BookLife, a site owned by Publishers' Weekly, looks very interesting. It has lots of features, like this article on DIY Twitter ads for Indie Authors. And it lists lots of service providers for authors and publishers.
Have you used this site? If so, please post about your experience below.
What site(s) do you recommend? Please comment below and please share this blog post. Thanks!
I have just discovered this list of publishers who are accepting submissions now. Check it out: Authors Publish.
I want to know your thoughts: How many of these predictions have come true? And which of these methods have you used? Have you held, or attended, more Meetup events? More online events? More school events? What other changes have you seen?
Are you seeing a lot more competition now?
Please leave your comments below.
Also, want to know how Alinka can help you to become a bestselling author on the U.S.A. Today bestseller list? Go here to download my FREE ebook, Book Marketing Genius, and read my interview with Alinka. Then contact me here.
Alinka's books have made the U.S.A. Today bestseller list over and over again. She has been featured in Forbes.
See also: 10 Free Things You Can Do to Promote Your Books.
For self-published authors, getting book reviews is essential for success. I have lots of material about how to get reviews for your books. Book Marketing Genius can help you with this. See also:
How to Make the Most of Your Book Reviews, by Ingram Spark;
How to Get 1,000+ Book Reviews;
and more.
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Check out this great post from book marketing genius John Kremer, 10 Free Things You Can Do to Promote Your Books.
What I like about all of John's tips is that they are practical and you can implement them immediately.
Plus, want to become a U.S.A. Today bestselling author? Alinka has done so over and over again, and can help you to do it too! She has been featured in Forbes and shared some of her tips with me.
For my interviews with John and Alinka, go here to download my FREE ebook, Book Marketing Genius.
Want more information? Go here to contact me for a FREE consultation.
Ingram Spark, who offer many self-publishing resources including printing and distribution, have raised some points about making the most of your book reviews, including:
2. Include Book Reviews on Your Author Website
3. Use Book Reviews on Social Media
4. Include Book Reviews in Press Releases
5. Use Reviews on Marketing Materials
6. Use Book Reviews to Get More Reviews
7. Use Reviews to Approach Booksellers and Librarians
8. Include Book Reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble
9. Add Reviews to Your Book Metadata
10. Use Reviews to Boost Your Confidence
11. Use Reviews to Improve Your Work.
They go through these in more detail at: How to Get Book Reviews for Your Self-Published Book.
See also:
How to Sell Your First Book (Not Just for Newbies);
How to Get 1,000+ Book Reviews.
What is your best strategy for getting book reviews? Please post below and please share this link. Thanks.
This video explains great, strategic ways to get reviews on Amazon, while staying within the Amazon terms of service. He also talks about other ways to increase your sales.
Have you used this method? Or do you plan to use it? Please comment below. Thanks.
Plus what's the fastest way to increase your sales?
He says: "Writing to market is about satisfying readers, and making sure they read till the very end, so getting the conclusion right is critical".
Meanwhile, Hilary Mantel talks about whether to write for your audience or for yourself.
What do you think: write for your audience or for yourself? Please comment/share. Thanks.
On another note, we are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology.. Please message us on this site if you would like more information or to submit your story.
