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Ideas, Ideas, and more Reader Magnet Ideas | Attract Readers with Free Resources

Leave a Comment / Book Buzz Builder: Promote Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

Ideas, Ideas, and More Reader Magnet Ideas for Nonfiction Authors As nonfiction authors, creating compelling reader magnets is one of the most effective ways to attract your ideal readers and build lasting relationships with them. But if you’re stuck trying to come up with ideas, I’ve got you covered! Today, I’m sharing a list of …

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Relationship Building for Authors | Building Genuine Bonds with Your Audience

Discover how to build authentic relationships, boost visibility, and market your nonfiction book with ease. In this episode of Author Nation, host Melody interviews Mary Gooden, author, publisher, and speaker. Together, they explore key marketing strategies for nonfiction authors, especially the importance of visibility before a book launch. We dive into actionable steps authors can …

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Understanding Your Audience’s Needs for Better Reader Magnets | Your Lead Magnet Should Enhance Your Reader Experience

Leave a Comment / Book Buzz Builder: Promote Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

Reader magnets are a critical tool for nonfiction authors looking to build an engaged email list, connect with readers, and ultimately, grow their book’s impact. But the success of a reader magnet lies in understanding your audience’s needs for better reader magnets that genuinely appeal to your target readers. In this blog, we’ll dive into …

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Crafting Your Ideal Writing Routine | Internal Motivators for Authors

Leave a Comment / Author Mindset, Expert Interviews / By Gabriela Gonzales

Discover how to build a seamless writing routine and overcome barriers with actionable strategies for integrating habits into your daily life. In this episode of Author Nation Interviews, Melody Ann talks with Ronnie Loaiza, a master certified personal life coach and habits expert, about creating an ideal writing routine. Ronnie shares her unique approach to …

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Transform Your Author Career with an Email List

Author Success through Lead Magnets| Converting Visitors into Subscribers

Leave a Comment / Book Buzz Builder: Promote Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

Unlocking Author Success through Lead Magnets As a nonfiction author, building an email list is one of the most valuable steps you can take for long-term success. While email lists are crucial, getting people to sign up can be challenging. That’s where lead magnets come in. In this post, we’ll explore how to leverage lead …

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Using Timeless Tales to Tell Your Story

Leave a Comment / Author Interviews, Expert Interviews, Wordsmith Mastery: Write Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

Unveil the fairy tale within your life story by transforming real events into compelling narratives using timeless tales and mythic structures. Use timeless tales to tell your story. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of integrating timeless tales and mythic structures into your nonfiction writing. Whether you’re crafting a memoir or enhancing …

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An Email List is an Author Must-Have | Reader Relationships are the Key to Author Success

Leave a Comment / Book Buzz Builder: Promote Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

As a nonfiction author, you’ve likely heard how important it is to have an email list. Yet, many writers still wonder, “Why do I need one? The truth is straightforward – an email list is a must-have for authors to build and maintain reader relationships, grow their audience, and have a successful writing career. Key …

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Summary of Bird by Bird: Some instructions on writing and life

Leave a Comment / Book Summary, Uncategorized, Wordsmith Mastery: Write Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

This summary of Bird by Bird could never cover every gem she included in her book. So I have picked 10 that can change your writing life. Key Takeaways from Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird Just Start Writing: Don’t worry about perfection. Just get the words down. Short Assignments: Break your writing into manageable chunks. …

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Part Five: Bridging the PR Tools Gap | Unlocking Author PR

Leave a Comment / Book Buzz Builder: Promote Your Book, Expert Interviews / By Gabriela Gonzales

This is part five of a five-part series where we’re diving into the world of public relations (PR) for authors. In this part, Lilian shares two common misconceptions and debunks them. NOTE: These blog posts are from an interview I did with Lilian Sue from In Retrospect Writing Services. Although we did one interview, it …

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Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Leave a Comment / Publish with Purpose: Publish Your Book / By Gabriela Gonzales

Five Questions to Help You Choose Between Traditional and Indie Publishing Today, we’re exploring an important topic: five crucial questions you need to ask yourself when deciding whether to go the traditional publishing route or the indie publishing route. 1. How Much Control Am I Willing to Give Up? If retaining control over every aspect …

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