Since everything nowadays seems to be online or digital, you may be wondering if it’s necessary for authors to still use business cards. The answer is yes. While business cards may seem old school, they are an effective tool to network with or market books. Below, we explore exactly why business cards are necessary for authors. 1. Networking With Ease Have you ever given someone your phone...
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Your author website is essentially a digital business card. Your website should appropriately display your author brand to sell books, establish professionalism, and connect with readers. However, when key elements are missing from your website, this can hinder that. When putting together your website, it’s easy to accidentally leave out important information. Don’t let the lack of information...
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As an author, you wear many different hats. You have to be your own social media manager, writer, promoter, office administrator, brand builder, event planner, and more. Being an author is more than just writing. However, trying to juggle all of the hats you wear at the same time is tiring, and eventually one of them will fall. An author assistant is recommended to step into the roles that you...
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When it comes to authors, there are typically two categories they are placed in: plotting and pantsing. Each technique has its own pros and cons, but the question is, which are you, a plotter or a pantser? Below, we’ll discuss each technique to help determine if plotting or pantsing is right for you. What Is Plotting? Do you plan out your story ahead of time? You may be a plotter. Plotting is...
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Kindle Vella was a platform launched by Amazon in 2021 that allowed authors to gradually release pages of their book. Readers were able to enjoy stories in a serialized format, kind of like when a TV show gradually releases episodes. At Book Brush, we have templates that authors could customize to promote their book on Kindle Vella. Unfortunately, Kindle Vella is no longer available. We still...
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