I came across two different articles in the last two days that are about completely separate things, but they both relate to self-publishing. And they’re both pretty encouraging for those who opt to self-publish. First, I saw this piece about literary agents shifting careers to become self-publishing consultants. The article spotlights three different agents who, […]
Life’s Getting Better for Self-Published Authors Read More »
I came across this article today on MediaBistro. Just thought I’d share it with my author friends. Apparently, Penguin has created a new website called Book Country — a place where authors can connect with reviewers, publishing professionals, and readers. Here’s a direct quote from the article: “Authors can use the site to share their
A New Way for Authors to Get ‘Discovered’ Read More »
I was reading an issue of Internet and Marketing Report recently. There were two separate articles I came across that were seemingly unrelated. And yet, I think they’re VERY related … and relevant to author websites. The first article talks about one of the most common mistakes that people make when designing a website: having
Authors: Tell Your Visitors What to Do … and Why! Read More »
The BookNet Canada Technology Forum started this week. And the early message? Community is the key! In this Publisher’s Weekly article, they talk about a presentation by digital marketing guru Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image. Here are the highlights… Publishers always used to promote books to a wide audience, hoping that a small percentage
What’s New in Digital Marketing: The Inside Scoop from BookNet Canada’s Technology Forum Read More »
The NY Times posted an article the other day about an author who achieved a great deal of success through self-publishing … and is now getting offers from major publishing houses. It just goes to show you, do everything right via self-publishing and you, too, could have the big-wigs fawning over you soon enough! Read
An Encouraging Story for the Self-Published Read More »
There was an interesting article in the NY Times recently about the increase in book sales in places other than bookstores (which is good … because bookstores are few and far between nowadays). And this gets me to thinking about authors who are promoting their books themselves … which is nearly everyone. Authors really need
Think Beyond Bookstores When Marketing Your Books Read More »
I came across an article in The Internet and Marketing Report this week that talks about the latest trend in log-ins/registrations: social sign-ins. But what are social sign-ins and how should authors use them? You know how you’ve spent the last fifteen years setting up usernames and passwords on every website you visit — from
Why Authors Should Offer Social Sign-In Options Read More »
This article, posted just a few hours ago by Mark Coker in the Huffington Post, says it all about the state of book publishing today. Not a day goes by when I don’t speak with an author who’s self-publishing — not because they can’t find a publisher, but because there’s very little benefit to going
Why More Authors Than Ever Are Opting to Self-Publish Read More »
I know I’ve written about this a lot, but every time I see another expert backing up what I’ve had to say, I feel the need to post again on the subject. Today’s post is in reference to an interview with Annik LaFarge on TheBookDoctors.com. Her bio there reads as follows: “Annik is the author
Does an Author Really Need a Website? Duh! Read More »
Well, the time has finally come. The New York Times is finally including e-books in their bestseller lists. After all, if they’re going to categorize hard cover and paperback separately, it’s about time they recognized e-books as its own book format. Check out the NY Times website on Friday. That’s when this week’s e-book bestseller
The NY Times E-Book Bestseller Lists Read More »
