So, You’re a Published Author. How’s That Goin’ for Ya? by Keri Kruspe
SO, YOU’RE A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. HOW’S THAT GOIN’ FOR YA? Whew…it’s been a busy month and a half since I launched by debut novel in the middle of October.
SO, YOU’RE A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. HOW’S THAT GOIN’ FOR YA? Whew…it’s been a busy month and a half since I launched by debut novel in the middle of October.
In this post, I’ll share a few publishing tips to help you get your book into the hands of your readers. Getting published is comprised of lots of steps, but luckily there are clear...
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published August 14, 2014 · Last modified September 7, 2016
Lots of authors I talk to wonder if a blog tour or virtual book tour is right for them. They wonder if they should run their own tour, or hire someone. They wonder if...
As an author, it is important to get the word out about your book. Often, authors, together with their publisher or on their own, will set up a book tour in which they visit...
A lot of aspiring authors find that part of the problem they find themselves struggling to write has to do with the environment they’re trying to write in.
Only then did I discover the question sleeping in my subconscious all the time: What if witches really did exist?
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 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.
Hello! Learn How to Run a Successful Blog Tour, and many other things at the WordPress for Business Virtual Summit that started Monday, March 4. The free virtual summit runs through March 8th, and even has...
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...
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.
Extra! Welcome to another Indie Author spotlight this week, an article on how to research your novel by author Kay Keppler. Kay Keppler writes smart, funny contemporary romance, and other fun stuff. Her story on how she did research for her Vegas-based book is fun and informative. Enjoy! PS. Oh, be sure to visit her blog for a chance to win one of my writing books and many other fabulous prizes.
Hello fellow young adult authors: I’m doing a blog tour this summer to celebrate the upcoming print release of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer June 1. Today was my second stop here: http://cawilson.blogspot.com/2011/05/weclome-beth-barany.html Please join...
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