Welcome to the April 25, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival. We have several interesting posts for you about writing, book publishing, book marketing and more.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., May 9, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., May 7, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Dana Lynn Smith presents Don’t Be an Anonymous Author – The Savvy Book Marketer posted at The Savvy Book Marketer.

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: The Profit in Persistance — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Amanda Keight presents Using Meetup to Find Local Writers to Help Promote Your Book posted at Selling Books, saying, “Your journey as a writer might be largely independent, but finding a network of other writers can encourage your creativity and, ultimately, help publish and sell your work. Thanks to the Internet and websites like Meetup.com, you can instantly be connected to a network of other local writers, which can positively impact your career.”

Writing and Publishing

Kathy Stinson presents “An Intimate Examination of Sock Fluff” Part 5 posted at Turning the Pages, saying, “The next excerpt from my Packaging Your Imagination keynote in a series that started in December 2011…”

Sarah Bolme presents e-Reading on the Rise posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Jonathan Scott presents Four Options for Ebook Production posted at Selling Books, saying, “An eBook that’s poorly formatted, riddled with errors, or just plain difficult to read isn’t going to go viral.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the April 11, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival. We have several interesting posts for you about writing, book publishing, book marketing and more.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., April 25, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., April 23, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: Simple SEO for Authors, Part 1 — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Sarah Bolme presents The Key to Selling Books posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Lois Roelofs presents Ten Things I Learned on My Way to Market posted at Selling Books, saying, “After you’ve told everyone about your book, including your barista, what next? Here are ten things I learned about how to sell your books.”

Writing and Publishing

R. E. Hunter presents What Happens If Your Publisher Hits the Wall? posted at Writing & Random Thoughts, saying, “An article about the risks authors face in a traditional publishing contract if their publisher declares bankruptcy.”

Kathy Stinson presents “An Intimate Examination of Sock Fluff” Part 4 posted at Turning the Pages.

Francis Awundaga presents The Resurrected Life. posted at The Life And Mr Faithful, saying, “This article will lead to the awareness of that spiritual path that can rekindle in you that money making or money spinning ability. Hence giving you the ability to enjoy a better life as an author or publisher.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the March 28, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., April 11, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., April 9, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Dan Janal presents How to Sell More Books at Conferences posted at Selling Books, saying, “At a recent conference, David Koop was racking up sales of his book to fellow attendees, even though he was a participant, not a presenting speaker. I asked David to share his tips for selling and serving.”

Jon Rhodes presents How To Make Money With E Books posted at Affiliate Help!, saying, “This article shows you all the processes involved in making and selling an e book.”

Matt Hughes presents How To Use Facebook Timeline for Brand Pages posted at Social Media Marketing by eBizUniverse, saying, “Wondering how to use the new facebook timeline feature for brands or for business pages? Before brands were able to set a custom default landing page, this was to make sure the consumers would see what you wanted them to see and forcing them to “LIKE” your page to get past the landing page.”

Writing and Publishing

Lisa de Nikolits presents Weaving Travel Into Your Fiction Writing posted at Selling Books, saying, “I’ve always loved to travel and I’ve always loved to write. And together, the two seem to be a simple recipe for almost-guaranteed publishing success.”

Ellen Herbert presents Breaking the Silence posted at Ellen Herbert, saying, ““The twinkling of an eye will take as long as I say, and will, if I wish, divide into tiny eternities, full of bullets stopped in mid-flight. Not a thing will happen unless I say so.” Wislawa Szymborska (July 2, 1923-February 1, 2012). This great poet died. The line above is from her poem, “The Joy of Writing,” one I’ve used with students like a cheer: understand the writer’s power. This power is yours when you write your truth. You can stop the bullet in mid-flight. All flesh is grass; our time short. Like the great poet we will die, but through writing we preserve what we believe is important. Out writing is the “revenge of a mortal hand.” Wislawa Szymborska was born in Poland and spent the end of her life in Krakow, where she was beloved. The days between her birth date and death date tell of a life lived during the twentieth century’s great struggles, the wars, hot and cold, the occupations by Nazis and Soviets, eventually communism replaced by capitalism. Yet humor not history shines through her work. In “Poetry Reading” written in 1962, she teases about being a boxer since boxing draws crowds. Only twelve of the twenty seats at her reading are taken. A few attendees are relatives, the others just folks who’ve come in to get out of the rain. “O Muse.” And yet she sings her song to the twelve. Wislawa Szymborska’s life inspires me and asks me: why do I break the silence? Do I ignore the sirens calling from market place? I must if I am to find and write my truth. My short story collection, Falling Women and Other Stories, is out. These stories were written over a 25 year period. Nine were published in women’s magazines as well as in literary magazines and zines. Three are newly published here. Ten have won awards. I love them all. They are my songs, and I sing them for you.”

Other

Henrikk Edberg presents Top 15 Most Successful Book to Movie Adaptations posted at Film Production Schools.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of book marketing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the March 14, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., March 28, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., March 26, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: Linking for Traffic — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Reviews

Sergeant P presents Modern Marine Corps Reading List | Modern Marine Corps posted at Modern Marine Corps.

Writing and Publishing

Kathy Stinson presents “An Intimate Examination of Sock Fluff” Part 3 posted at Turning the Pages.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of book marketing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the February 22, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., March 14, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., March 12, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: 3 Tips for Using Photos — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Cathy Stucker presents How to Send Kindle Review Copies posted at Selling Books saying, “Amazon provides a simple way to send copies of your ebook to anyone. This video shows how.”

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: Linking for Traffic — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

OC Heaton presents Bloggers Block posted at A Rush of Green, saying, “none”

Steven Chang presents Have You Secured YourName.COM Domain Name, Yet? posted at How To Start A Blog: For Fun And Profit!, saying, “please consider this blog post for your next publication. Thank you!”

Lindsay presents Newsletters 101: Email Marketing for Authors posted at The Irreverent Introvert, saying, “Covering the basics on starting a newsletter.”

Writing and Publishing

Sarah Bolme presents The State of the Industry posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Irene Watson presents How to Avoid Wordiness posted at Selling Books saying, “The mark of a good writer is the ability to say what needs to be said in as few words as possible.”

Chase Dumont presents How to Make an eBook (That Makes You Buckets of Money) posted at Chase Dumont, Rainmaker, saying, “Want to know how to write an eBook that’ll generate a side income stream while you sleep? In a fact-filled how-to post, Chase tells you exactly what to do.”

Kathy Stinson presents “An Intimate Examination of Sock Fluff” Part 2 posted at Turning the Pages.

Read.Learn.Write. presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Bookstore/Library? posted at Read.Learn.Write.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of book marketing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the February 8, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., February 22, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., February 20, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

Marketing and Online Marketing

Joel Friedlander presents Self-Publishing: The Art of Getting Testimonials — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Dana Lynn Smith presents 4 Simple Steps to Creating a Vanity URL for Your Amazon Author Central Page posted at The Savvy Book Marketer.

Writing and Publishing

Jennifer Bardsley presents What Has Happened to the Mainstream Publishing Industry? posted at Teaching My Baby To Read, saying, “I have been amusing myself by spotting errors in even the most simplest of books recently, which begs the question: What is happening in the publishing industry? Are they arbiters of quality or just masterminds of marketing?”

Liz Shaw presents Ten Reasons to Carry a Blank Notebook posted at Liz Andra Shaw.

Cathy Stucker presents Quotes About Writing posted at Selling Books, saying, “Here are some of my favorite quotations about writing, from writers and others.”

Kathy Stinson presents “An Intimate Examination of Sock Fluff” Part 2 posted at Turning the Pages.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the January 25, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., February 8, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., February 6, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

Marketing and Online Marketing

Dana Lynn Smith presents Does Your Author Website Need a Makeover? – The Savvy Book Marketer posted at The Savvy Book Marketer.

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: Video Interview Tools and Tips — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Dan Janal presents Tips to Succeed on Reality TV posted at Selling Books saying, “It seems like everyone wants to be a Reality TV star. If that’s in your plan, consider these look-good/feel-good tips to become a reality star and best selling author.”

khaled presents Estimate the Response to Your Internet Marketing posted at internet marketing, saying, “Starting an Internet marketing campaign is only the first step within the battle. Sure it’s a good plan to begin an Internet marketing campaign if members of your audience are doubtless to use the Internet to research or purchase the products you sell or the services you provide however these promoting efforts may turn out to be a whole waste of your time if you’re not diligent concerning evaluating the response to your Internet marketing.”

Sarah Bolme presents eBook Price Trends posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Writing and Publishing

Kathy Stinson presents What organizations have you found helpful to you as a writer? posted at Turning the Pages.

Jason Ward presents My Books – The Word of Ward posted at The Word of Ward, saying, “Hi there, this is a link to the information and blurb about my eBook, ‘The Uneven Passage of Time’. Thanks a lot.”

Welcome to the January 11, 2012 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., January 25, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., January 23, 2012. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

Marketing and Online Marketing

Dana Lynn Smith presents Simple Ways to Add a “Call to Action” to Blog Posts posted at The Savvy Book Marketer.

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: Where Are the Readers? — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Corinne Liccketto presents 6 Book Publicity Tips for the New Year posted at Selling Books saying, “These six simple book publicity tips will help set you on the path to book promotion in the new year.”

Phil Byrne presents Discovering The Authentic Online You | Coffee Kicks posted at Coffee Kicks – SEO, Link Building.

Joel Friedlander presents Your Author Platform: It’s Not About You! — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Nick Daws presents Why Amazon Authors Should be Promoting Like Gangbusters Right Now! posted at Nick Daws’ Writing Blog.

Dana Lynn Smith presents The Best Way to Market Your Book – The Savvy Book Marketer posted at The Savvy Book Marketer.

Sarah Bolme presents Email Marketing Still Important posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Lindsay presents Tips for Getting Your Self-Published Book into the Library posted at The Irreverent Introvert, saying, “I interviewed a librarian and got the lowdown on getting self-published books into the library.”

Writing and Publishing

Lindsay presents How Many People Can *Really* Make a Living Self-Publishing? posted at The Irreverent Introvert, saying, “A moderately successful indie author shares some of her sales stats and thoughts after almost a year of e-publishing.”

Sarah Bolme presents Doing It Right posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Cathy Stucker presents Quotes About Writing posted at Selling Books saying, “Here are some of my favorite quotations about writing, from writers and others.”

Kathy Stinson presents “An Intimate Examination of Sock Fluff” – Part 1 posted at Turning the Pages: Kathy Stinson’s Blog.

O.C. Heaton presents Do you have a Memory Palace? posted at A Rush of Green, saying, “Here’s a question for all authors out there. Do you ever struggle to remember the characters in your books? What about those incidental characters, created on the hoof?”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of book marketing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the December 14, 2011 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., December 28, 2011. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., November 21, 2011. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Joel Friedlander presents Your Author Platform: It’s Not About You! — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Scott Lorenz presents How Amanda Hocking REALLY Did It posted at Selling Books saying, “Amanda Hocking’s talent for both writing and knowing how to market her books has enabled her to become a wildly successful author. ”

Nick Daws presents Why Amazon Authors Should be Promoting Like Gangbusters Right Now! posted at Nick Daws’ Writing Blog.

Dana Lynn Smith presents The Best Way to Market Your Book – The Savvy Book Marketer posted at The Savvy Book Marketer.

Alenka presents The Social Media Marketing Book posted at Free Downloads Marketing eBooks, saying, “Take advantage of the phenomenon that is quickly becoming the most effective way to market brands, products, and services – social media.”

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: Blog Infrastructure — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Jon Rhodes presents Get Paid To Lose Weight! posted at Affiliate Help!, saying, “This article shows you how to get paid for losing weight and writing about it.”

Lindsay presents What the Heck is Author Branding and How Do You Do It Anyway? posted at The Irreverent Introvert, saying, “Some tips for authors looking to establish their brand and sell more books.”
Phil Byrne presents Discovering The Authentic Online You | Coffee Kicks posted at Coffee Kicks – SEO, Link Building.

Sarah Bolme presents Doing It Right posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Phil Byrne presents Connecting Your Google Plus Profile To Your Websites/Blogs/Articles | Coffee Kicks posted at Coffee Kicks – SEO, Link Building.

Chantel Sweeney presents Virtual Book Tours: Book Signings in Cyberspace posted at Freelance Kicker, saying, “Overview of the Virtual Book Tour concept.”

Derek Pryde presents Learning the Basics of RSS posted at Making money on the internet ADVICE.

Writing and Publishing

Kathy Stinson presents One Dickens of a Messy Manuscript posted at Turning the Pages: Kathy Stinson’s Blog.

Lindsay presents Is There a Secret to Self-Publishing Success? posted at Savvy Self-Publishing, saying, “Tips from an indie author making a full time income after her first year of self-publishing.”

Cathy Stucker presents KDP Select – Get Your Share of $6 Million posted at Selling Books saying, “Although it is controversial, the KDP Select program for Amazon Kindle ebooks can be a great opportunity for some authors and some books.”

Lanee’ Blunt presents Write Time Publishing: How to Write a Cover Letter for a Book Proposal posted at Write Time Publishing.

Lindsay presents How Many People Can *Really* Make a Living Self-Publishing? posted at The Irreverent Introvert, saying, “A moderately successful indie author shares some of her sales stats and thoughts after almost a year of e-publishing.”

Sarah Bolme presents Doing It Right posted at Marketing Christian Books.

Lanee’ Blunt presents Write Time Publishing: How to Become a Self-Publisher posted at Write Time Publishing.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of book marketing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Welcome to the November 9, 2011 edition of the book marketing blog carnival.

Our next carnival will be posted on Wed., November 23, 2011. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. CT on Mon., November 21, 2011. Submit your blog article to the next edition of the book marketing blog carnival using our carnival submission form.

We are also accepting articles for publication here at http://SellingBooks.com/. Check out this information on how to submit your publishing articles, then send us your best!

Marketing and Online Marketing

Nick Daws presents An Easy Way to Make a Video Book Trailer posted at Nick Daws’ Writing Blog.

bizauthor presents Why You Should Give Away Free Copies of Your Ebook | authoritypublishing.com posted at Authority Publishing, saying, “Thank you!”

Joel Friedlander presents Author Blogging 101: 11 Reasons Your Blog Isn’t Working — The Book Designer posted at Joel Friedlander.

Other

Nick Thacker presents How to Make Reading A Habit posted at Nick Thacker, saying, “A somewhat humorous post on the benefits of reading, writing, and the detriment of non-”bookies” to society.”

Writing and Publishing

Doris presents Entrepreneurs as Authors; Savvy Writers & e-Books online posted at Savvy Writers & e-Books online.

Cathy Stucker presents Get Ready for NaNoWriMo posted at Selling Books saying, “National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is the perfect time to stop saying, “I want to write a book,” and get down to writing it.”

Andre Cruz presents How to Publish a Book on Your Own posted at The Word.

Doris presents How to overcome Writer’s Block « Savvy Writers & e-Books online posted at Savvy Writers & e-Books online.

Nick Thacker presents How to Write a Novel in 30 Days posted at Nick Thacker, saying, “Writing a novel can be fun, rewarding, and enjoyable–but it can also be difficult. Here are some tips to help you out.”

George Anglada presents Becoming A Writer posted at Georgesguide, saying, “becoming a writer”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of book marketing carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.