Book promotion is difficult. If you have a book out in the world and have run out of promotion ideas, read on. A Checklist for You First, grab your book promotion checklist from the Author Nation resources page. It’s free and it was created for you: the self-published author, who is also the publisher and …
If you would like to read the entire four part series, start here. I have been interviewing people for a long time, first in live events and now on my podcast and YouTube channel. I have interviewed some brilliant people, experts and authors alike. And I have noticed that some guests do better in …
Sometimes authors come to me to ask for help promoting their books. They have written high-quality books, put up a website and yet, their books are not selling like the hotcakes they are. The reason: having a platform and promoting your book are two different aspects of being an author. Let’s dig into the difference …
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If you are an author, you will need an author platform. Your author platform refers to your ability to sell books. I like to think of it as a virtual stage that you build from which you sell your books. People will come to listen if you have something to say that they are interested …
I had a chance to talk to Danielle Benson, the founder of the Inspired Speaker Academy. Danielle trains speakers to communicate with authentic confidence from the boardroom to the world stage. We’re going to talk about how to go from book to speaker. I like those flowers behind you. Tell us about you. Thank you. These …
Recently, I interviewed author, writer, and blogger Marilyn Wilson about book blog tours. Read our interview below to learn more about what book blog tours are and why getting reviews of your book matters. Q: Can You Tell Us Why Authors Need Book Reviews? M: I always start by telling authors that the internet is …
How To Promote Your Book With a Blog Tour and Get Reviews! Read More »
Ah, the career author. Imagine walking along the beach after a morning of writing while your books fly off shelves. That’s the life! More like a fantasy. Few authors make enough money from their books to not have other jobs or income sources. I will not say you can’t, because some people do. Just like …
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I sat down with Martin Crosbie from BookDoggy to talk about book promotion and how book promo sites like BookDoggy can help authors succeed. Here is a summary of our conversation. When it comes to getting your book in front of the right audience, book promotion sites like Book Doggy and BookBub are a great …
