A recent survey reveals that authors and publishers are anxious to leverage the benefits of social media marketing as they promote their books in the coming months. According to Dana Lynn Smith of The Savvy Book Marketer, nearly all – 94 percent of the respondents – said they plan to promote their books with social…
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Query Letter Writing Fact and Fiction
Fact: Query Letter Writing is an Art Form. Make no mistake about it, writing queries that produce results is a craft. Fact: A Query Should Not be Written Like a Synopsis. I devoted an entire article to this, yet writers who have read the article continue to send me sample queries that ignore this premise….
Turning your Pinto into a Porsche: The Mechanics of Editing
Writers frequently ask me what editors do, how much editing costs, and if they really need an editor. My answer: “It depends on whether you have a Pinto or a Porsche.” Let me explain. Manuscripts are like cars; both need “repairs.” A manuscript may only need an editor to proofread, checking for simple grammar, punctuation,…
Author Interview – Kiki Howell
What is your most recent book? Rituals, A Novella published by eXcessica in ebook and print, or read it in my anthology of eXcessica releases, The Healing Spell & Other Stories. After a Wiccan ritual opens her eyes to her old friend, Maddie’s first week together with Ryan, goes by in a blur of knots…
Book Marketing Blog Carnival – January 13, 2010
Welcome to the January 13, 2010 edition of the book marketing blog carnival. Marketing and Online Marketing Susan Tatum presents The Secret to Action-Oriented Marketing Measurement posted at Clicks ‘n Conversions Blog. Kathleen Gaga presents You’re not succeeding with Internet marketing because of this! posted at Street Smarts Marketing & Promotions, saying, “Have you been…
Author Interview – Julie Bauke
What is your most recent book? Tell us a bit about it. I wrote “Stop Peeing On Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes That Screw up your Job Search” after working with clients for 10+ years who were in job search. I saw really smart, accomplished professionals make the same mistakes over & over again-…
Article Marketing Expert Reveals 5 Article Templates for Thought Leaders
Thought leaders are experts who are recognized among their peers as an authority on innovative ideas within a particular industry. Thought leaders confidently promote their ideas. Most importantly, thought leaders have earned respect from the outside world for their deep understanding of their business, the needs of their clients and the broader marketplace in which…
Author Interview – Kelly Smith
What is your most recent book? My most recent book is Open Your Heart with Quilting (Dreamtime Publishing 2008). It is a non-fiction, inspirational book and part of the Open Your Heart series. It explores the holistic aspects of quilting, including how readers can use quilting to connect with family and community, carry on traditions…
Fiction Writing – The Elements of Plot
In fiction, the plot refers to the action that transpires during the course of the story. Together with the character and the setting, the plot makes up the body of your writing, craftily relayed by your own abilities with the help of your writing composition software. It’s the storyline, consisting of a deliberate series of…
How to Promote Your Book Signing
Once you have scheduled a book signing at a local book store or other venue, the real work begins. You may think that as the author your only job is to show up, greet your adoring fans, and sign some books; however, the success of the book signing is on your shoulders, so you had…
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