book marketing / Events / Webinar / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published September 9, 2015 · Last modified December 15, 2015
To begin, let’s define some terms. You’re an author who needs to market. Marketing is about connecting with potential readers and sharing with them about your book. Let’s talk about mindset. Another word for...
I’m excited to be teaching our next “30-Day Writing Challenge to Plan Your Novel” that started June 1st. Ezra and I got ready by talking about story. (We’re always talking about story! Check out our...
Check out these Writer’s Fun Zone resources — free mini-lessons — for the beginning novelist. For your author branding, write your Clear Message and share it. Here’s my post on that: how to write your Clear...
As a modern day writer, you’ve learned when and where you write best. Rarely, I’m sure, does inspiration strike when you’re seated at your desk in front of your computer at 9:00am. More likely, you’re inspired while you’re out and about. In order to efficiently capture and save every new idea, detail, story line, etc., you need to download some new apps to your iPhone. The list below will help you research, brainstorm, write, and even publish your work whether you’re at home, at the office, or in the middle of daily errands. Check em out.
book marketing / Book Promotion / Giveaways
by Beth Barany · Published July 22, 2014 · Last modified July 29, 2014
That’s me excited about the giveaways I’m running right now! More about giveaways and how they can help you market and sell your books below. Here at Writer’s Fun Zone and the accompanying newsletter,...
Author Career / Author Entrepreneur / Blogging / book marketing / Book Promotion / business of writing / social media for authors / Tweets / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published April 8, 2014 · Last modified April 9, 2014
Whatever you do with your “About” page, make sure you have one. If someone visits your blog, they’ll want to know who’s behind the writing.
Surprising data: I recently attended a workshop where the speaker said that ninety percent of self-publishers sell less than 100 books. Astonishing, if that’s true. Don’t tell that to Amanda Hocking or Dan Poynter!
You want readers, fans, and your potential audience to enjoy your book’s title. Alliteration can help that title roll off the tongue nicely. If your book’s title is memorable and fun or easy to say, people will talk about it.
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.
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.
book marketing / book sales / Guest Columnists
by Beth Barany · Published May 24, 2013 · Last modified May 23, 2013
Set up your own mini-marketing campaigns to maximize the publicity your book receives.
Book titles are extremely important. As an author, creating a memorable title should be a high priority.
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!...
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