Bookstore marketing for writers gets dismissed a lot these days. You hear the same message over and over: it’s not worth trying to get your book into bookstores anymore, and don’t bother doing signings because nobody shows up, nobody buys, and it doesn’t move the needle. Honestly, there’s some truthContinue Reading
I was recently selected for a BookBub Featured Deal, but there was a catch—it wasn’t for the U.S. market. My deal was only for international readers. If you’re familiar with BookBub, you know how coveted these promotions are. They can skyrocket book sales and visibility overnight. But since my dealContinue Reading
When starting my blog, I made several mistakes. It wasn’t this one. It was another one called “Whooz Voice.” Yeah, I used the weird spelling because I couldn’t get the real spelling as a domain name! Anyway, the blog was similar to this one in that it focused on findingContinue Reading
Should you try writing on Medium? When it comes to sharing your writing with the world, Medium has emerged as a popular platform. Founded in 2012, it’s been a place for writers of all levels to find an audience, build their voice, and even earn money. At the suggestion ofContinue Reading
Are you taking advantage of author interviews to build your platform? If you’re not, you should! Many show hosts are looking for guests just like you. Whenever you take part in an interview, you increase your odds of attracting new readers to your platform. Plus, you can use the linksContinue Reading
As an author, one of the things you may be expected to do is an author reading. This is where a group of people gather to hear you (and perhaps some other authors) read from your work. It’s your chance to connect with new readers who may go on toContinue Reading
If you’ve thought of moving from traditional publishing to self-publishing, read Diane’s story. by Diane Bator I found my previous publisher through an agent I was introduced to by one of the agent’s readers. We happened to be in a critique group together and I asked her to read myContinue Reading
Do you want to write for Medium? Maybe even make some money doing it? Pull up a chair and listen closely. My first goal when I started writing on this platform was to gain 100 followers. I accomplished that in a little over 30 days. Then I forgot about tryingContinue Reading
When did you last update your author platform? Is it still eye-catching and interesting? Wherever you are on your writing journey—new writer, experienced writer, veteran writer—you need an author platform. It’s not something you can just do once and be done with it, however. It’s something that needs to beContinue Reading
How do writers succeed? By constantly learning! The publishing industry changes every year. The best ways to market a book do too. These days, even how we write is changing, due to advances in technology. How is a writer to stay up to date with everything she needs to know?Continue Reading
You know you’re supposed to be working on it—your author platform. If you’re like most writers, the word “platform” brings up visions of soul-draining promotional activities that most of us wish we could pawn off on a full-time publicity department. But the reality is that we’re usually “stuck” tackling thisContinue Reading
Can you boost your author platform by writing for magazines? I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kerrie for years, and was honored when she asked me to contribute to her book, “Writer’s Digest Guide to Magazine Writing.” Here, Kerrie generously shares her story of how she got started writing forContinue Reading