How To Promote Your Book With a Blog Tour and Get Reviews!

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 …

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Why Nonfiction Authors Need to Tell Stories

Every celebrated author is a master storyteller. And, no matter what you are writing, you need to be telling stories. In his book The Storytelling Animal, Jonathan Gotschall talks a lot about why authors (including nonfiction authors) need to tell stories. Skilled Authors Draw Readers Into their Character’s Story The Storytelling Animal starts by declaring, …

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9 Publishing Roles Every Self-Published Author Should Know About

The world of publishing can confuse anyone these days. If you want to publish your book but are unsure where to start, below, I summarize nine important roles in the publishing industry. Some of these roles you can take on yourself and others you should or must hire out. Role # 1: The Agent  If …

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5 Things All Successful Career Authors Have In Common

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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Why Every Aspiring Author Will Benefit From Reading Jonathan Gotchalls’ Storytelling Animal

Jonathan Gotchall’s Storytelling Animal is a must-read for authors whether you are new to storytelling or well-practiced at the art.  Gottschall is an American literary scholar in literature and evolution – which I think is an amazing marriage of ideas right there. The Storytelling Animal is a well-researched book with many examples, anecdotes, and of …

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How to Successfully Use Book Promotion Sites 

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 …

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