With a community of over 20 million book lovers, BookBub is a great place to expand an author’s audience beyond their existing fan base. BookBub offers lots of marketing tools and resources to help you connect with these readers, and you can get started no matter the size of your following on other online platforms. Wondering where to begin? Here are the first few steps you can take to establish...
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For most writers, there is no greater thrill than hearing your name announced as the winner of a writing award. Winning writing contests will embark you on a journey that will ignite your passion, boost your career, and propel your writing to extraordinary heights. So, grab your pen, buckle up, and get ready to explore the myriad of opportunities that await! Beyond Participation Awards Unlike...
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For most authors, the ultimate goal is to get their work in the hands of as many readers as possible. However, in a saturated book market, getting noticed can be a challenge. Thankfully, indie authors have developed two powerful strategies—price promotions and promo stacking—to increase their chances of success. By strategically planning a promo stack with a price drop, you can create buzz...
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Blogging has changed a lot since it became popular in the mid-2000s. What used to be a term for an online diary now refers to publishing content on a platform you own and manage, like your author website. More specifically, it’s an online content marketing strategy where you write articles and conduct interviews that are then shared on social media and discovered through search engines. As an...
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I hear this question almost every time I host a writing retreat or WriterCon: When do I need permission? To write? Never. Wait around for that and you’ll never publish anything. To mention celebrities in my book? Never. But I would be careful about what you say. Why offend? You don’t need a lawsuit in your life. To mention real-life places? Never, but again, don’t ask for trouble. If the...
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