Debbie Young's Blog, page 58
October 23, 2013
How To Sell More Books: Develop A Great Author Platform
“Develop an author platform” is one of the first pieces of book marketing advice that just about every new writer will hear. When I first heard it, years ago, it put me in mind of someone standing on an upturned … Continue reading →
October 22, 2013
How to Sell More Books: Hold More Meetings in Coffee Shops
With so much happening online, it’s all too easy to forget the marketing value of meeting fellow writers and potential readers face-to-face. Sharing a cup of coffee may not be very high tech, but it’s a great way of networking … Continue reading →
How to Sell More Books: Arrange an Interview on Your Local Radio Station
Never underestimate the power of your local radio station to draw attention to your book and your work. Whenever I’ve appeared on local radio, I’ve always had great feedback from people who I hadn’t even put down as local radio … Continue reading →
October 16, 2013
How to Sell More Books: Network! with Guest Author Chele Cooke
With social media now an established part of modern communications, self-published authors have at their disposal a huge armoury of networking weapons to raise the profile of themselves and their books. But which to choose? Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and … Continue reading →
October 3, 2013
How to Boost Sales of a Series: Price the First One Low
Today’s book marketing tip is inspired by a message I’ve just had from my novelist friend Alison Morton. She’s cutting the price of her first book in the run-up to the launch of its sequel. Now, I’m usually loathe to … Continue reading →
October 2, 2013
How to Use Crowd-funding to Make Your Book The Best It Can Be
Few self-published writers are so multi-talented that they can produce the best possible book without buying in expertise to fill the gaps in their own skills. Proofreading, copy-editing, cover design, formatting – it’s a rare indie author who possesses the … Continue reading →
September 28, 2013
How to Use a Blog Tour To Raise Your Author Profile & Sell More Books – with special guest Lucienne Boyce
There are lots of reasons why self-published and indie authors should consider using a blog tour to raise their profile as and author and sell more books: blog tours introduce a self-published book to a new audience who otherwise may … Continue reading →
September 25, 2013
How To Sell More Books With a Memorable Book Launch
I love attending book launches and sharing the excitement of the author as he or she unveils shiny new books before an appreciative audience. Even better when the author dreams up a quirky way to make the event especially memorable, … Continue reading →
September 9, 2013
One Simple, Affordable Tool for Marketing Your Self-Published Book: The Bookmark
Here’s an easy, low-cost tool to help you promote your self-published book all year round, wherever you go: the promotional bookmark. It may seem like an old-fashioned approach, but there’s a reason it’s still a popular device – it works! … Continue reading →
July 21, 2013
Top Marketing Tips to Sell Your Books
This Off The Shelf blog provides a constant stream of affordable, cost-effective book marketing tips for all self-publishing writers. If you enjoy this blog, try my book promotion handbook Sell Your Books! - packed with marketing inspiration for indie authors! Like to get … Continue reading →
