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    Social Media for Unpublished Authors

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    If you’re an unpublished author, you might be delaying building your social media presence. If this is you I’m here to tell you that you should be doing the exact opposite. I would even say you have an advantage because you can build your presence and demand before your book is even out. You have the power to build anticipation and get pre-orders going. The sooner you start, the bigger your audience will be by the time your work is ready. Having a social media presence is essential for all writers in today’s digital age. Regardless of which genre you…

  • Timing can play an important role in the success of your book release. There are some seasonality trends that forecast when certain genres will perform...

    Best Time of Year to Release Your Book

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    What Time of Year is Best to Release Your Book? Depending on the genre of your book, you’ll find there are some seasonality trends to guide you when it comes to publishing your book. Timing can play an important role in the success of your book’s release. And while the book publishing industry doesn’t follow an official publishing calendar for specific genres like the movie industry does (For instance, did you know blockbusters get released during the summer for a reason?), there are some seasonality trends that forecast when certain genre types experience higher sales. The holiday season—Thanksgiving through New…

  • We have put together a list of five goals to help all of you aspiring authors who are ready to cross that finish line and make your book happen this year...

    5 Goals for Aspiring Authors

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    We have put together a list of five goals to help all of you aspiring authors who are ready to cross that finish line and make your book happen this year once and for all. 1. Writing Goals It’s time to make a realistic action plan you can stick to. Be honest with yourself and set a goal to hit a specific number of words on a consistent basis. And whatever you do, don’t let writer’s block stand in your way.  2. Publishing Goals Write down your expectations for self-publishing. Are you just trying to publish a few copies for…

  • Book Marketing Maintenance Tips. #1: Offer Your Book in Exchange for Reviews. You can offer a free copy of your book to friends, family, or followe...

    Book Marketing Maintenance Tips

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    Book Marketing Maintenance Tips Your Social Media Should Sell Your Books Look at your social media profiles; Does your page bio mention your book? Are they linking to your website or blog? Do you use a consistent profile pic and user name across all platforms? Check if Your Books Need Updating Could they be polished up? Do you now have reviews or awards you could add to your book cover or descriptions? If you’ve published other books you could even add an “Other books by the author” section. Clean Up Your Website or Blog Make sure your content is still relevant, your…