Holiday Special! Give yourself the gift of writing a novel
Holiday Special: Give Yourself the Gift of Writing Your Novel Do you want to get writing but just don’t know where to begin? Are you ready to get started on your novel now? Do...
Author Career / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published December 16, 2013 · Last modified December 18, 2013
Holiday Special: Give Yourself the Gift of Writing Your Novel Do you want to get writing but just don’t know where to begin? Are you ready to get started on your novel now? Do...
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published August 18, 2013 · Last modified August 23, 2013
Hey awesome novelists! I’ll be teaching an online class for novelists on book promotions for beginners starting Sept. 1. Come join me! Here’s all the details! Please share this post with your friends. Thanks!...
Just as people are driving past a billboard at 70 MPH, shoppers in a book store are walking by your book sitting on shelf at the same relevant speed.
I recently met Mike at BayCon, where I presented on 3 panels. He was happy to share his experience at this busy and fun science fiction/fantasy fan conference that happens every year over Memorial...
Blog Tour / book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published June 7, 2013 · Last modified April 28, 2014
Scheduling and participating in a blog tour for your new book is a great way to market your book from the comfort of your home and within the constraints of your schedule.
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published June 5, 2013 · Last modified June 3, 2013
What Should I Read? I was recently asked this question by a reporter and it really made me think about the process a book lover goes through when determining what book to buy.
Writing a novella is a great way to entice your readers, even if you don’t have enough content to write a full-fledged novel.
Book Promotion / Giveaways / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 22, 2013 · Last modified May 23, 2013
Kyr’s courage is the courage to look within, face his own pain, rage and remorse, and find his way to forgiveness and love.
book marketing / Book Promotion / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 9, 2013 · Last modified May 13, 2013
Ideally speaking, the press kit (or media kit) usually includes bios of various lengths, a professional headshot or logo, workshop/chat presentation blurbs and handouts, book blurbs of various lengths, and book covers in standard JPEG format. All these items should be stored in one document folder.
“Do book awards matter?” YES!!
Author Entrepreneur / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published March 11, 2013 · Last modified March 12, 2013
Hello! The shopping cart for KC Baker’s The Women’s Thought Leadership Society and her 2 day, absolutely fabulous Public Speaking Soiree in San Francisco CLOSES THIS TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH! I guarantee there’s no women’s thought...
Book titles are extremely important. As an author, creating a memorable title should be a high priority.
book marketing / Book Promotion / Guest Columnists
by Beth Barany · Published March 4, 2013 · Last modified February 25, 2013
Congratulations, you finished your book and you want to get it published. However, did you realize that you need to market your book extensively once the writing is done?
SURVEY for “How to Run a Successful Blog Tour” I put this survey together to compile specific feedback to improve my How to Run a Successful Blog Tour course on Udemy. I’ve recently launched the course...
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