Welcome to guest writer, fantasy author Gail Z. Martin. In celebration of the release of her new book, Ice Forged, she’s sharing what she’s learned the hard way about book marketing. Great tips! Thanks Gail!...
Since signings are public appearances, they’re unpredictable. You never know what’s going to happen.
In anticipation of book 2, I’m growing my author list, so am {gulp} requesting for support and help from my Writer’s Fun Zone friends and followers. (I tend to be very independent and not ask for help; I’m changing that!)
I resist opening Daniel Pink’s new book, TO SELL IS HUMAN. But I bought it, I’m drawn to it, so I finally crack it open, but not in the beginning. I have to read it out of order, to maintain my irrational defiance.
Author Career / book marketing / Book Promotion / social media for authors
by Beth Barany · Published January 2, 2013
Many authors don’t understand how to use Twitter to spread the word about their books. They think Twitter is a waste of time. I really don’t think Twitter is a waste of time, and I’ll tell you why.
She had nothing to compare it with, as she’d lived an ordinary life until an hour ago, when she’d been pelted by Brussels sprouts, accidentally fought off a demon with a decorated stick, and was almost vacuumed up by a smelly, smoky monster. (Excerpt from Ambril’s Tale by Wndy D. Walter)
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published December 24, 2012 · Last modified April 16, 2015
Many authors wonder how to get more visibility for their books. One way to do this is to run a blog tour. If you discover that you like blogging, and would like to build excitement about a new release or re-release, running a blog tour can help you build visibility to a new audience and make more sales.
Marketing your fiction? Thinking about it? Need tools for publishing your book and are curious about the new tools out there. Here are 2 resources for you highlighted online this week.
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published December 10, 2012 · Last modified December 11, 2012
Parents who bring up children like this create a priceless legacy that will help sustain the country. Nothing is more important for our future than their gifts of love.
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published October 24, 2012 · Last modified November 9, 2012
In this post, best-selling authors and book consultants, Beth and Ezra Barany, share their tips on how to sell your novel at book festivals and book fairs.
An author can stamp his feet and rant that nobody is buying his book, and continue to struggle to get noticed. Or he can get clear on whether the action he is taking is really going to allow him to achieve the reach that he desires.
Apple is a category killer in computers, mobile phones, tablets and is playing an increasingly important role in publishing and selling ebooks on iTunes for the iPhone and iPad. We can all learn a...
book marketing / Book Promotion / social media for authors
by Beth Barany · Published September 17, 2012 · Last modified February 15, 2016
I want to say that I’m not, but I admit to being on Twitter almost every day. How about you? Courtesy of: onlineschools.com
Author Career / Author Entrepreneur / book marketing / Book Promotion / business of writing
by Beth Barany · Published September 12, 2012 · Last modified July 10, 2013
In my last post, I revealed how I thought the reason E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey became so popular was because of the tie on the cover. Women all around the world were reading what they thought would be a light romance and instead practically fainted from the shock of reading about bondage, dominance, and sadism. Where else have we seen that? I’d say The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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