For many authors, the idea of a "brand" is one that they are vehemently against. They think a brand is something manufactured and fake. They want to be authentic. But the truth is, your author brand will emerge regardless. The...
Month: July 2017
Book Setup
The Matter of Things – All About Front and Back Matter
When coming to the end of a book, you're often feeling a jumble of emotions. If it's a romance, you're feeling the Happily Ever After. A dystopian, probably a little misery mixed in with hope. Across all books of all...
Marketing Tips
Book Release Strategies – Tips and Tricks to Maximize Success
So you've built your audience, you've established your presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more. You've been building your newsletter and your media kit is built. Most importantly, your manuscript has been reviewed by beta readers or a content editor, a...
Marketing Tips
eBook Newsletters – The Best Bang for Your Buck
Very rarely does advertising work exactly as you want it to. Even harder is being able to track return on investment (ROI) directly from a specific action. But when it comes to eBook advertising services, we haven't found a better, more...
Marketing Tips
Press Releases and Author Media Kit – Old Media in the New Age
Last week, we talked about how to set up your book signing at a Barnes and Noble or other brick-and-mortar store. This week, we'll talk about one aspect of marketing that a lot of authors (especially indie authors) overlook, your...