How to Write an Author Bio by Beth Barany
Novelist, it’s about that time now… Your book is done, or you’re thinking about marketing yourself as an author, even though your book isn’t done yet. How do you talk about yourself? You just...
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How to Make Author Marketing Work for You (Part 1) by @Beth_Barany
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...
Dear Novelist, Clarify + Simplify Your Writing Life by Beth Barany
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...
Book Marketing Resources for the Beginning Novelist by Beth Barany
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...
Must-Have iPhone Apps For Authors and Writers by Scott Lorenz
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.
Giveaways are a fun book marketing tool
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,...
Me me me me me … it’s all about me! by Annmarie Miles
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.
How Do You Exercise Your Writing Muscles? by Ace Antonio Hall
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!
Authors: Use Alliteration for Illumination of Your Book Title by Scott Lorenz
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.
Your Book Cover is Like a Highway Billboard by Scott Lorenz
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.
3 Essential Tips to Running Your Own Blog Tour
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.
“How to Find Good Books to Read?” Ask Book Publicist Scott Lorenz
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.
Mini-Marketing Campaigns by Katya Cengel
Set up your own mini-marketing campaigns to maximize the publicity your book receives.
I Got Your Number! Using Numbers In a Book Title by Scott Lorenz
Book titles are extremely important. As an author, creating a memorable title should be a high priority.
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