The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing

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The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing

by Coral Russell (Goodreads Author), Donna Huber (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Kriss Morton (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Karen Pokras Toz (Goodreads Author) (Contributor)

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January 2013 - LAST EDITION. As my brain buddy Donna says, "You need to always be thinking outside the box." I hope this information is useful!

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Published May 8th 2011 by alchemyofscrawl

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Jun 30, 2012 Coral added it · (Review from the author)

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New edition for July 2012.

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Oct 15, 2011 Joanne Clancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook-publishing, education

I've just finished reading The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing by Coral Russell and I was inspired to immediately write this review. It's an invaluable reference book for all authors, particularly self-published authors and all this information for only $0.99! The task of being an independent writer can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, after all, we are solely responsible for writing, proof-reading, editing, publishing and marketing our books.

I found The DIY Guide...more I've just finished reading The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing by Coral Russell and I was inspired to immediately write this review. It's an invaluable reference book for all authors, particularly self-published authors and all this information for only $0.99! The task of being an independent writer can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, after all, we are solely responsible for writing, proof-reading, editing, publishing and marketing our books.

I found The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing to be a very honest and open account of the author's journey in self-publishing and I am very grateful that she took the time and effort to produce such a wonderful guide.

The book is divided into five sections. The first part covers writing resources, including critiquing, editing and proofreading, a good book cover and the importance of a catchy book description. The second part covers blogging, social media platforms and book groups. The third part covers book marketing, promotion and reviews and the fifth part covers final links and thoughts. Once you have purchased The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing you can sign up for bi-annual updates from the author, Coral Russell, in January and June.

I have recently completed my first book, which I published independently and have been slowly trying to figure out the best ways to market and promote my book. It has been quite a steep learning curve and the process has been fairly slow at times, until now. I could have jumped for joy when I accidentally discovered Coral Russell's eBook. Finally, I had all the tools and resources that I needed in one book.

The book is based on Coral Russell's personal experiences and online discoveries when she chose to independently publish her own books. I thought the book was concise and very well explained. It contains a detailed table of contents which quickly allows the reader to access the sections in which they are interested. The book guides the reader from writing through to self-publishing and marketing. There are many links in the book so it is easier to read on a computer. I downloaded Kindle for PC to read the book and found it simple to click on the links from there.

I would highly recommend The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing. It is my new marketing and writing bible! It is absolutely indispensable to all authors but especially self-published authors. What are you waiting for? Head over to Amazon now and buy the book. It will be the best $0.99 you ever spent, guaranteed.
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Sep 07, 2011 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The (almost) Complete DIY Guide to eBook Publishing contains a great deal of information that would help any would-be writer navigate the complex world of self-publishing. The problem, however, is that navigating the book itself can be challenging.

While the book does not tell a writer how to actually *write* a book (that, the author says, is best accomplished by practice and hard work), the DIY Guide does explain how to publish and promote an indie book.

The advice offered in this book is compreh...more

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Aug 02, 2011 James Birch rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: People who are new to self publishing or trying to learn more

The (almost) Complete DIY Guide to eBook Publishing is just what it sounds like. It’s a how-to manual for anyone looking to get into self publishing.

As someone new to the self publishing scene, this work has been invaluable for me. Russel takes the reader through pretty much the entire process from writing to formatting, to finding your audience, to successfully promoting your work.

To me, there are two key strengths to this book. The first is the thoroughness of the author’s overview of the publ...more The (almost) Complete DIY Guide to eBook Publishing is just what it sounds like. It’s a how-to manual for anyone looking to get into self publishing.

As someone new to the self publishing scene, this work has been invaluable for me. Russel takes the reader through pretty much the entire process from writing to formatting, to finding your audience, to successfully promoting your work.

To me, there are two key strengths to this book. The first is the thoroughness of the author’s overview of the publishing process. She seems to hit every step along the way and it is clear it comes from personal experience. Second, is the host of resources the author offers. There are dozens of links out to additional resources for every topic. Like any good reference, I suggest printing this book out, sitting down with a highlighter and pencil, and taking notes as you read through. You’ll want to come back as there is simply too much rich information to get it all in one reading. But be sure to have your computer close by. There are tons of links in this ebook to additional resources you’ll want to explore. Each time I read through this book, I something new to learn or explore.

What's cool is, this is a living document. Russell says buyers will get an updated copy when new additions have been made... I believe I read somewhere that this is done twice yearly, but don't quote me on that. I can't seem to find where I read that.

This book is written in a very colloquial manner and there are a few grammar errors or typos here and there. But it didn’t bother me, though it might bother some. The book reads as though the author sat down and dumped the wealth of her knowledge late one night into a document. For me, that was a positive thing. Imagine having access to someone’s body of experience in self-publishing as well as their list of bookmarks on the topic for $.99. That’s exactly what this book is.If you're looking for someone to do the work for you - you won't find that here (nor anywhere else, I imagine). And I think some people may not realize that. This is a reference - a lake of links to other resources - coupled with an explanation of the publishing process. If you understand that, as I said, your going to get your .99 cents worth - and I believe it is well worth it!

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Jun 30, 2012 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks, non-fiction, writing

This book is well worth the price. Coral has done a fabulous job of putting together a very useful resource with information to help you with every step of writing an ebook including links and advice for everything from style guides to formatting to publishing and marketing. She even provides input on which sites and services she's tried herself.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this ebook.
I am also a contributor for this book. (But I don't get any money when you buy it.:-) )

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Dec 14, 2012 Gregory Lamb rated it 5 of 5 stars

Coral Russell's DIY Guide for the Independent Writing Community is rich with sound advice. It is packed with references that the author has checked thoroughly and reads like a checklist for success. Readers/writers will be able to put much of the content to use right away. I'm so glad we have experienced and generous authors like Ms. Russell who make it easy for the rest of us. This guide would be worth it at twice the price!

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Feb 22, 2012 Ann Massey rated it 5 of 5 stars

If like me you are a novice at self publishing you will find that the thousands of links Coral Russell has sourced will save not only your time but your sanity.

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Jan 05, 2013 Mike Cyra rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Excellent reference book with multitude of links and information. valuable to published authors as well as writers in the process of publishing.

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May 22, 2011 Emanuela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: handbook, non-fiction, e-book

Un'altra guida per la pubblicazione di ebook. Molti i riferimenti a link esterni; potrebbero tornare utili

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