The Best Ways to Get Book Reviews
Book Reviews – My, they are illusive, aren’t they? I can’t think of anything more important to an author or the most difficult to acquire than reviews, unless it might …
5 Ways to Use Fiverr to Publish Your Book
Note from Dale: This is a great post to corroborate the projects I’ve used Fiverr for in the last year. I definitely want to emphasize that you can use Fiverr to …
Making it “Official” : What numbers, registrations, and codes does your self-published book need?
Over five and a half years ago I self-published my first book. While the entire process was exciting and educational, it was also confusing. There was so much information on …
Five Reasons Your Book May Not Be Winning Awards
Paula Sheridan, Founder of Page Turner Awards, (http://bit.ly/PTA-DRblog) offers advice to self-published indie authors on how to get their books to win awards and bring kudos to their self-publishing books …
6 Free Ways to Market Fiction
So you’ve just finished your first fiction book. Congratulations! You’ve reached an exciting milestone in your author journey. However, you’re not done yet! Completing your book is only half the …
6 Misconceptions about Winning Book Awards
Seasoned and first-time authors alike struggle with marketing and promoting their books. It is often a confusing and dreaded chore, yet it is absolutely necessary for your book’s success. In …
10 Common Author Branding Mistakes You Should Avoid
Ever worried about things that might go wrong when building your author brand? What if we told you that there are little known ways to spot, prevent, and fix your …
5 Benefits of Self-Publishing
While self-publishing is a great business idea in its own right, releasing books can also be incredibly beneficial if you have an established business, or are looking to start one. …
The 3 Myths about Book Publicity
At some point, most authors—especially the first-timers—find themselves in the same place. And you’ll be there, too, if you’re not already. I.e., with this bouncing baby book in your arms, …
How To Leverage Your Books To Grow Your Author Platform
If you want to sell more books, you have to grow your author platform. Growing an author platform gives you a steady stream of readers for each of your book …