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June 2, 2016

Book Marketing: How to Use MailChimp and Bookfunnel to Grow Your Author Mailing List

Originally posted on authordesignstudio's Blog:
It’s received wisdom in the world of self-publishing that authors should strive to develop email lists of readers interested in their writing. Author design consultant and ALLi partner member Aimee Coveney describes the mechanics of a simple, affordable way to do so: setting up free ebook giveaways to attract…
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Published on June 02, 2016 04:37

May 30, 2016

Which Social Media Channels Should An Author Use?

Originally posted on authordesignstudio's Blog:
As an author in today’s marketplace, you will often hear the success stories of book sales after strong social media campaigns, but it can be hard to know where to start and whether the input will be worthwhile. There are many elements that contribute to a successful social media…
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Published on May 30, 2016 04:28

May 27, 2016

Just Five Things: Marketing inspired by National Readathon Day

Originally posted on My Author Concierge:
Just Five Things, a list of simple actions that can enhance your publishing career. One tip for each day of the week related to every aspect of publishing from time management to marketing to writing. Saturday, May 21, 2016, is the second annual National Readathon Day, sponsored by Penguin…
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Published on May 27, 2016 04:24

May 13, 2016

REPENT…THE END IS NEAR…for the Hybrid Publisher Formally Known as Booktrope

Originally posted on Machine Mean:
Despite my overzealous title for this article, I am not jumping for joy over the recent news of the downfall of the hybrid indie/small press publisher known as Booktrope. I’m not exactly surprised either. Let me be clear about at least one thing, I’m not going to pretend as if I known all…
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Published on May 13, 2016 04:25

May 10, 2016

Google Launches Way For Publishers To Highlight Local News 05/10/2016

Originally posted on DigitalReader's Weblog:
Google plans to shine a light on local news articles in Google News by creating technology that online publishers that can use when the content becomes part of national news stories. The move, announced Monday, aims to improve Google’s core News service by incorporating hyperlocal results in the news…
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Published on May 10, 2016 04:29

May 5, 2016

Need More Ways to Come Up with Amazing Content for Your Readers…? Here Are 10 Amazing Ways! (For Beauty, Travel, Food Bloggers & More!)

Originally posted on The Millionaire's Digest:
1. Write a in-depth, well-researched blog post. If you’re creating content in a crowded space, you’ve got to make your blog posts stand out from the crowd. One of the best ways to do this is with in-depth, well-researched blog posts. 2. Create a mega list of helpful…
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Published on May 05, 2016 05:03

May 4, 2016

Let The People Know: Creating An RSS Feed

Originally posted on jmm2644:
A great way to keep someone informed of your latest work is having a RSS feed. Basically an RSS feed is like a small table of contents for recent work. It usually has a title, date, and description for each entry. RSS feeds can be subscribed to by users who want…
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Published on May 04, 2016 04:26

April 29, 2016

How to Create an Editorial Calendar for Your Blog (For Beauty, Book, Writing Bloggers & More! )

Originally posted on The Millionaire's Digest:
Ever sat down in front of a blank screen and thought, “What am I going to write about today…?” Well an editorial calendar is just what that’s for! Creating Your Editorial Calendar The first thing you need to do when planning your editorial calendar is to think about what…
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Published on April 29, 2016 04:25

April 28, 2016

Why would you WANT to have a “normal” publishing deal?

Originally posted on Auryn Hadley:
Trade publishing.  Traditional publishing.  The big five (or however you want to count them).  This is how most people measure an author’s level of success but is it accurate?  As I mentioned in the previous post, I did a whole lot of research before choosing my publication method.  It was shocking!…
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Published on April 28, 2016 04:16

April 9, 2016

Five Facts About Your “Bad Boy” Boyfriend by Randy Susan Meyers

Originally posted on LORE:
I had the distinct privilege of meeting Randy Susan Meyers several years ago in New York. I loved her Bostonian vibe, quick wit and literary prowess and then, when her first book THE MURDERERS DAUGHTERS was released, I fell in love with her brain. I reached out to Randy to ask if…
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Published on April 09, 2016 20:02