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August 30, 2014
How To Become a Best Selling Author?
How to become a best-selling author is one of my most frequently asked questions. Well, now that both my recently released books Your Husband My Man and Your Husband My Man 2 has reached the higher end of the top 100 best seller’s (#3 & #4) on Amazon for over a month now with no signs of relenting as of right now I’ll take a minute to tell you what I’ve learned. Before I begin I wanted to share that both books have reached as high as #2 in a few categories out ranking Wendy Williams and Stephen King just to name a few.
Step # 1 You Need a Compelling Book Title
This is harder than it looks. Having a compelling cover is very subjective as it may appeal to one reader and not another so you have to use creativity. Your title should fit with your competition but be good enough to call the attention of your potential reader. Shorter titles are more successful and fit better on your cover as well. Give the reader something short, sweet and tells a bit of the story idea. I chose Your Husband, My Man because it let the reader know the story is going to be about some form of infidelity however, it was short and sweet and fit nicely on the cover as well. This is more important than you think, in reader groups this question has come up and most if not all of them answered shorter is best.
Step #2 Professional Book Covers are best
Having a professionally done book cover is the biggest difference between you and a best-selling author. Covers that are vibrant with colors generally catch the reader’s eye faster. Covers with visible titles or words that don’t fade into the cover also gets the attention of the reading audience as well. People generally steer clear of low-budget looking covers or anything that looks homemade. If you’re trying to make it in the literary world this is definitely a must investment.
Step #3 Mind Blowing Book Description is Mandatory
This is one of the most important factors in creating a best seller. Your reader gives you only one chance to impress them and it generally starts with your book title and book cover. Once they are pulled in they will slow down enough to read your book’s description. I can’t tell you enough about the amount of authors who master part one and two just to lose the customer at the description. Your description should be about one to two paragraphs in length. It should also tell about the story but not from the writers point of view. I like writing in third person when doing my description. Consider this your literary movie reel. Make it so compelling they have no choice but to hit the one click button.
Step #4 Be Prepared to Sacrifice
I have tried a few different marketing strategies on a few different books I have written under a pen name just to find that writing more books may gain you more sales but never the best seller’s list. If your goal is to become a best seller and not just a fly by night best seller than you have to be willing to sacrifice. I have promoted my books relentlessly using banner ads with links to my amazon page. Promotion requires lots of time so be prepared to sacrifice a night out with friends, a romantic dinner or two. It’s hard at first but eventually it will be beneficial. Nothing worth having is free.
Step #5 Don’t be Afraid of the $0.99 Promo
My book is apart of a series so my publisher has marked the first book at only 99 cents. I’ve heard so many authors talk bad about the 99 cent price point. Though it isn’t a great place to remain financially it serves a purpose from a marketing standpoint. Quick example of why this is a good strategy. Unknown Author 1 uses the $4.99 cent price point for part one of their story and receives 100 sales receiving a royalty payment amount of $449. Unknown Author 2 uses the 99 cent price point for part one of their story and make 1000 sales receiving a royalty payment amount of $300 according to Amazon’s payment structure. Looks bad right? Wrong! though author 2 receives the lower royalty payment initially they sold 900 more books which means they have 1000 potential readers coming back for part 2 of their book which can increase their royalty payment substantially at a higher price point on the second book of the series even at the 2.99 price point. Look at the bigger picture when pricing.
Step #6 Series versus Stand alone
This is a tricky one because many readers love a good series and others enjoy a complete novel. I personally like writing series and my readers enjoy it as well. Series are great for building a following. When your reader feel connected with the characters they want to follow the story line. However, never drag the story beyond its ending. No when to let go but be sure to tie up all loose ends first. If you are writing a series make sure you are giving a cliffhanger worthy of coming back to the next part. Great cliffhangers leave your readers talking and hungry for more. I have many of my fans reaching out to me via Facebook & Twitter as well as Goodreads just to tell me they love my series so far and can’t wait for the next part. Research your audience by going into your genre and see what the reviews are saying about your competition. Many readers are very vocal on telling you what they like and don’t like about a book.
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August 16, 2014
Author Spotlight: Kateri Young Author of Sabreana
Kateri Young has set fingers to keys and created urban fiction exciting enough to talk out loud at the pages. She is the author of Wifey: Tales of a contract killer and the series Sabreana. Her literary style takes on the topics most authors shy away from. With her latest work being that of a woman suffering from mental disorders. Let’s take a moment to get to know Kateri Young
A little about author Kateri Young
Born on July 4, 1972 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Kateri grew up between NY and South Carolina. Graduating from the last all Black Boarding Schools in Laurinburg North Carolina. After that, she received a degree in Psychology. She later gave birth to a baby boy. She began writing short stories and poems, and then she decided to pursue writing a novel. When it was finished, she tried to get it published. Receiving many rejections since the year 2000. She raised her son and attended Culinary School, where she received a degree in Culinary Arts. And has been a Chef ever since. Eventually she opened up Purple Diamond Caterer and caters events between writing. Finally meeting Shameek Speight, who was all about Gods appreciation for his gift. She felt that he would be a good person to speak to about her passion. She spoke to him and was surprised to hear that he published his own work. He told her to send him a copy of her manuscript. The rest is History! She is the Author of Wifey Tales of a Contract Killer, Sabreana Tales of a Contract Killer, Breana Tales of a Contract Killer, and Jalisa Tales of a Contract Killer. A Perfect Murder is due to be released in August, as well as Drama The Female Don Dada. Kateri is also the CEO of Purple Diamond Publishing, and has signed over 10 new Author’s whose work has already been released.
Sabreana Book Summary
Ever feel like you were losing your mind? Voices constantly speaking to you in your head?
Well meet Sabreana. A Sadistic child. Killing animals and torturing her mother. A product of Bi-Polar Disorder with Acute Schizophrenia.
Follow Sabreana as she goes through her breaking point. Come follow her bloody path of destruction, chaos, murder, and mayhem!
Q&A with K.C Baylor
K.C: What made you decide you want to write?
KY: I met a young lady that needed help coming out to her family. I decided to write my story in hopes of helping someone come into their own self-esteem.
K.C: Is Urban Fiction your primary genre?
KY: No it’s not. I just wrote a kind of Horror story. And I want to write more self-help books.
K.C: With the success of your new publishing company, how many new authors are you looking to sign?
KY: I want to sign ten more Author’s that need a break.
K.C: How Can you fans and readers reach you?
KY: https://www.facebook.com/kateri.young...
https://www.facebook.com/ChefCheriseY...
kateri11575@gmail.com
purplediamondpublishing2014@gmail.com
Kateri11575 on Instagram
Wifeykateri on Twitter
Purple Diamond Publi on Twitter
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August 14, 2014
Author Spotlight: LaQuita Cameron Author of
LaQuita Cameron is an up and coming author signed with La Femme Fatale Publishing and she’s on a mission. Working on six new titles she’s also one of the busiest authors out there. With her latest release Let the Games begin she looks to set the urban literary world ablaze with her writing skills. Let’s meet the author
More about LaQuita Cameron
I am a multi-genre writer from Memphis, TN and I love writing fictional novels. Most of my time is spent writing erotica, urban dramas, thrillers, suspense novels and crime/action series. I work full time in a call center but dedicate my remainder of my time to my three children and husband. I am inspired to write by those authors before me like Sister Soldier and even Carl Weber. I plan to write spiritual and children novels in the future. I am currently an author at La Femme Fatale Publishing Company under Michele Fletcher, CEO. I have a passion for writing and my purpose is to entertain both women and men of all ages in the future. I have been reading since I was in the fifth grade and became accustomed to reading throughout my life. I am currently working on 6 novels while I have already published Let The Games Begin part 1. Parts 2 and 3 will be released soon and have been completed. I look forward to building my fan and reader base within the year. I appreciate all the love and support I am currently getting from my friends and loved ones. This is only the beginning.
Let the Games Begin Book Summary
“Let The Games Begin” is an urban fiction novel focusing on four main African American characters trying to survive the dangerous life involving drugs, sex, money and death. Those four characters give the reader a glance into important times in their lives where they encounter all sorts of problems. Memphians Porter Tatum and Troy MacGhee murder three men and flee to Chicago, IL to start a new life. They continue hustling in the streets of both cities, while Monae Pinkins and Yvette Brown get into some trouble of their own because of the men they love. Each chapter brings a new twist to one of the four character’s story. Just when the reader thinks the character’s story couldn’t get any worse, there comes more shocking events. The betrayal and secrets amongst them comes to light and they all struggle with their past sins. They must find a way to deal with tragedy in the end once a sister of one of the victims is determined to bring their empire crashing down. Relationships are destroyed and built in this twisted drama of crime and passion
Q&A with K.C Baylor
K.C: As a writer what do you want your readers to take away from your work?
LQ: I would like for readers to take away the fact that I am passionate about my works. They can look forward to enjoying
a good novel to read when it comes to my work. I would like for readers to be able to relate to the characters and storyline at hand
recognizing the factual of the fiction that I have written.
K.C: Which is your favorite genre to write in?
LQ: My favorite genre to write is Erotica because I love writing about sex, it is the best genre to write about in today’s world of
literature. I can write for hours about romance and passionate sex, ideas flow so freely when it comes to that genre.
K.C: Do you prefer to write series or stand alone titles?
LQ: I prefer to write a series, as it keeps the readers interested when characters that they read about face more than one situation like every day people do. Series are easier for me to write about, because I already have the characters to a good story, it allows my writing to flow easier and place characters in certain situations to stimulate the next part of the series.
K.C: How can your fans or readers reach you?
LQ: Fans can reach out to me via email laquita@lffpublishing.com. I love sending FREE copies to my fans via email, so email is always a good way to reach me. However you can also reach me by social media follow me on Twitter and Instagram both at Laquitacam86. I am also on Facebook too so you can send me a direct message at Author LaQuita Cameron. Plus I have a fan page With Author LaQuita where readers or fans can post comments or questions onto my page.
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August 12, 2014
Author Spotlight: K.C Blaze Author of Your Husband, My Man
If you haven’t figured it out K.C Blaze is me K.C Baylor, in the spirit of celebrating literary achievement I decided to spotlight myself. Today I hit a major milestone. For the last two weeks my book Your Husband, My Man has been on the best seller’s list but today something special happened. I reached #10 in Literature & Fiction and beat out Stephen King one of my favorite authors of all times. I know that it may be short-lived but it is something monumental to me. I have been reading his work for years and to finally be in a list that even includes his name is incredible to me. So I want to thank anyone who have purchased a copy and or left a review. I appreciate you being apart of my dream.
A little About K.C Blaze
K.C Blaze is the author of both Platinum Dust (Part One) and the recently released Your Husband, My Man. She dreamed of being an accomplished writer/Spoken Word artist and advocate for authors everywhere since her youth. When she isn’t working on writing another book she is reading someone else’s. K.C hold’s a degree in Psychology where she uses it to write about deeper issues and feelings for each of her characters.
Your Husband, My Man Summary
Lauren Michaels is a beautiful 27-year-old club owner. Her definition of the perfect man is the one with long pockets and a wife. She only dates married men with limited time and lots to lose. Her latest sugar daddy, Arnold Blake happily funds her business ventures until she finds herself sucked into a truly forbidden love triangle with Tori, her best friend’s husband.
Tori is the only man she dates for fun. He’s gorgeous, well-hung and more romantic than anyone else she’s been with. She convinces herself that she is saving Tori from the neglect he’s receiving from her best friend.
Lauren’s choices will lead her down an almost deadly path too difficult to recover from.
Where Can I be Reached?
I can be reached on Facebook at either of this pages
Twitter: @26kessa
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August 11, 2014
Author Spotlight: K.F Johnson Author of Liar’s Ball
K.F Johnson’s debut novel Behind Closed doors was well received by her fans and now the sequel Liar’s Ball is making waves, currently ranked # 44 in the top 100 best sellers in Urban Fiction. When you got it, you’ve got it is one of my favorite sayings. Please join me in welcoming K.F Johnson to the Urban Fiction News Author Spotlight.
A Little About K.F Johnson
K.F Johnson was born and raised in Queens New York and developed a vivid imagination and an aptitude for creative writing, drawing and anything else entertaining at a very young age. Her first glimpse of writing success came in the sixth grade when she won a New York City statewide poetry writing contest. During and after she obtained a BA Degree in Psychology from Spelman College, she was a featured rapper, actress and dancer in stage shows, videos, commercials and movie shorts. This jack of many trades also obtained a Master’s Degree in Business but is now only passionate about mastering one; writing. Behind Closed Doors was her first published novel and Liar’s Ball is the 2nd book in the series. She now resides in Atlanta Georgia with her family.
Liar’s Ball Summary
Siblings, Brenda and Brian Andrews managed to escape sure death previously, but trouble is never far away when these two are involved. This time, their newly discovered half-brother Julian will not be ignored and with him comes a turmoil that only a member of the Andrews’ bloodline could conjure.
Meanwhile, Brenda still has unfinished business, but her meddling causes more riffs than solutions. Soon, the resident gossip finds herself on the receiving end of threatening information she would much rather keep concealed. After Brian’s recovery, he embarks on a new career and relationship, but when an old flame re-enters his life, he finds himself juggling the demands of his business and choosing between what’s right vs. what he really wants.
Oh what a tangled web they weave, when first they practice to deceive and unfortunately for the Andrews clan, they’re not the only ones whose lies are snowballing towards disaster.
Q&A with K.C Baylor
K.C: I see that you have a few degrees related to Business, when did you decide you’d rather write instead?
KFJ: I’ve always been a writer, from the time I was in elementary school animating and writing stories about a family of mice, through to screen writing in college. I’m not quite to the level where I can write as a fulltime occupation yet, so my degrees have come in handy in the meanwhile.
K.C: Are you a fan of urban fiction or what caused you to write in the urban fiction genre?
KFJ: I am a fan of reading urban fiction and of telling stories that feature African-Americans that may or may not include the seedy side of some of their lives.
K.C: What do you hope your reading audience takes away from your work?
KFJ: I want them to come away thinking, “Man that was a good book!” And feel like they’ve been thoroughly entertained enough to want to see those stories come to the small are large screen
K.C: How can fans and readers of your work stay in touch with you?
KFJ: I’m glad you asked! There are many ways for them to keep in touch with me. I love to interact with my readers and other authors.
Website: http://www.kfjohnsonbooks.com
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August 8, 2014
Author Spotlight: Ben Burgess Jr Author of Wounded
I had the pleasure of reading Ben Burgess’ earlier work Monster and was so impressed with his story that I did an interview. He wrote on a subject that many people don’t hear about but runs rampant in our society. He touched the surface of treatment of the dark-skinned Black man in America. He has written another work entitled Wounded. So let me introduce you to Mr. Ben Burgess Jr
About Ben Burgess
Ben Burgess Jr is the author of the award-winning novel “Monster”, the poetry book “Times Have Changed and Life is Strange” and the new novel “Wounded” He is an active performer of spoken word poetry. Ben Burgess Jr uses his love of writing to inspire and influence youths to strive for what they believe in, and to never give up on their dreams. His poetry book “Times Have Changed and Life is Strange” and his novel “Monster” are currently used in schools on the lower east side of Manhattan. Ben Burgess has a BA degree in Business Management, and a MA degree in Educational Leadership. He is the proud father of his daughter Jaelynn and is active in trying to improve urban neighborhoods and communities.
Book Summary for Wounded
Samantha Miller didn’t have an easy start. Molested as a child and subsequently forced into prostitution by her drug-addicted mother, Samantha learned at an early age that men were not to be trusted. Being constantly preyed upon taught her to be a predator. Her target was women-specifically, straight or married women. As the headliner at a local strip club, Samantha capitalized on the gifts she was cursed with. In turn, her life quickly spiraled down a dangerous path of violence, seduction, and exploitation. When Sasha is brought on as the new bartender, she becomes Samantha’s newest target. The last thing Samantha anticipated was falling in love. When tragedy strikes, what was once a challenge may prove to be her downfall. Can Samantha heal from her abusive past, or will she always be Wounded?
Q&A With K.C Baylor
K.C: When did you know you wanted to be an author?
BBJ: When I was in 8th grade, I read Richard Wright’s “Native Son” I read that book and it was life changing for me. I knew I wanted to one day write something that could have the same effect on people. While in 8th grade, my English teacher Mrs. Marcus gave the class a poetry assignment. My poem was on basketball. I don’t remember what I wrote, but I remember my teacher was blown away by it. She encouraged me to keep writing. She was one of my most influential teachers, and I promised her if I ever wrote a book, I would write a poem about the Holocaust for her. (She was Jewish, and had family that were survivors.) My dream was to publish a book. I continued to write throughout high school and college. My college professors told me I had talent as a poet and writer, so I decided to go to lounges that had open mics to perform my poetry. Hearing people cheer for me and appreciate my words, inspired me to keep writing. My first published book was a poetry book titled “Times Have changed and Life is Strange.” I wrote a poem for Mrs. Marcus titled “Holocaust”, keeping my promise. The poem “Ugly” from “Times Have Changed and Life is Strange”, is the poem that inspired me to write my first novel “Monster.” I reflected on my life, and felt it would be a good story that would teach and possible change people’s lives the way Richard Wright’s “Native Son” had done for me.
K.C: What inspired you to write Wounded?
BBJ: I was working on another novel, my next novel “Love and Happiness” when my co-workers told me I should write a book with a Lesbian protagonist. At first I thought it wouldn’t be possible since I wasn’t a woman and knew nothing about being Gay or the LGBT community. After going to a Lesbian bar with them and talking to the women there, I decided to work on the book. I did a lot of research. I talked to fifteen women on top of the five couples I interviewed, to hear their thoughts, feelings, and philosophies about being a Lesbian, and life in general. I listened to their joys and pains. I also mixed some of my family into my characters to add drama and heart to them . “Wounded” was the hardest book I have written so far. With “Monster”, it was easier because 90% of that story was about me, but this story was a whole different world for me. It was both challenging and exciting at the same time.
K.C: Your work deals with taboo topics most are not willing to talk about, do you feel a level of responsibility to shed light on those topics?
BBJ: I take being an African-American/Urban Fiction Author very seriously. When I write books, I try not to write stories that haven’t already been told. I don’t want to be similar to another author. I feel if we all sound the same, then what sets us apart? I try to write about topics most people can relate to and/or understand. As a African-American man, I do feel I have a level of responsibility to teach people about these topics. I think it’s always good to see things in different perspectives to stay well versed and open-minded. I try to be an inspiration to up and coming authors and readers to encourage them to think outside the box.
K.C: Where can fans or potential readers reach you?
BBJ: I have my website www.woundedmonster.com , I’m on twitter:https://twitter.com/Ben_Burgess_Jr , I have my fan page: https://www.facebook.com/BenBurgessJr and I answer emails at: AuthorBenBurgessJr@gmail.com. I like when people see that I’m not just some robot trying to get them to buy my books. I answer questions and give advice when asked. I feel being involved with your fan base, strengthens the bond that you have with them.
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July 28, 2014
Author Spotlight: Hope Destiny Author of You Don’t Know My Story
Urban Fiction News is pleased to introduce a new author of the Memoir You Don’t know my Story. She is a self-made woman who underwent some of life’s toughest events but have overcome them and continues to strive for her personal best. So on to the introduction of Hope Destiny.
About Hope Destiny
Hope Destiny is my pen name. It came to me while I contemplated writing a book about myself. A book about a life that was filled with so much turmoil. It seemed like I wasn’t supposed to survive it. I was born in Orlando, Florida to two parents who I don’t actually remember having fully in my life. I now have 3 teenagers of my own. A daughter who is 18 and about to go off to college and I have a 17-year-old son and 14-year-old son. My daughter is very high maintenance and my boys are hell on wheels. I wish I could do over with one or two of ‘em but I have to work with what God gave me. LOL.
Children of your own give you the determination to never stop growing. Well my kids did for me. They were the drive I needed to get back on the track I had got off of……to be successful in life. I starting writing poems and writing about just things in life in general while in middle school to try to release anger and frustrations about the life I grew up in. My mother wasn’t the best mother but she has turned her life around for the best but not before my anger had set in. My father passed away when I was 23 years old still not really knowing how to be a father. I don’t have the best parenting skills since I practically raised myself but I did what I knew best for my kids and that is succeed in life so they can see me and strive to be better no matter what the circumstances.
I have my MBA in Accounting and I also have a MSAC which is a Master’s of Science in Accounting. I graduated Summa Cum Laude while working a full-time job and with three kids. I loved and still do love numbers and the challenges of them so Accounting won over everything I could think of. I had my kids young and close together but I was still smart and resilient enough to do better and be better than my parents and as well as all of my siblings so I did just that….I strived…I pushed…I succeeded. If you strive for more, you will get it. This is the second part of three-part series book venture and definitely not my last book. The sky is the limit! If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Be Blessed!
Book Review of You Don’t know my Story
This emotionally charged memoir is written from a raw place. Some parts touch the heart deeply and causes you to reflect on your own life. Hope Destiny tells her story from a turbulent childhood with an emotional unavailable mother, siblings placed in foster homes, domestic violence, prostitution and a variety of other things a child shouldn’t be forced to see or endure. You will be pulled into her world as she shares from an honest place with a talking to a friend style of writing.
Q&A with K.C Baylor
UFN: When did you decided to become a writer?
HD: It was out of the blue. I wanted to let go of some of the anger and resentment I had about growing up, and I am very private so I said what better way to tell everyone about me where they won’t see me or know me and be judgmental so a book idea came to me when I listened to my mother constantly singing You Don’t Know My Story…because people didn’t know what I went thru. Even my mother didn’t because she was too busy doing her own thing. I was reluctant at first of her reading it because it is very graphic and sexually oriented but when she did she finally understood why I was so angry and bitter because I wasn’t the one to go in foster care…my brothers did but I acted like I did so she then understood and asked me to forgive her. Of course I did, she is my mother. I only have one.
UFN: In your memoir you mention lots of events that some would find traumatizing were you apprehensive about sharing that information with the world?
HD: Like I said, I am a very private person. I didn’t want to air out my dirty laundry but I wanted to get a release somewhere so I just threw caution to the wind and let it all hang out. I endured so much that I learned to push a lot of things to the back of my mind to cope. Because of that, I deal with depressive episodes with no real causes. I mean I have fibromyalagia and have had it for 7 years now since the age of 30 and that also contributes to my depressive episodes but I learned to push thru that as well. It is just another pain in my life to me and just another obstacle for me to overcome. I love challenges. I am an Accountant. No one becomes an Accountant if they didn’t like to be challenged. God has given me strength and resilience since a young child or else no telling where I would be.
UFN: Is You Don’t Know My Story a part of a series?
HD: Yes. That book I just released it quickly because it was hard to write. I put it down so many times. I have written and urban fiction story as a collab with another author less than a month after I released my memoir but I was at that story for months and I just didn’t want to do anything else with it. Being I had to recall all the painful memories that I had tried so hard to forget, it was challenging. The subsequent stories will evolve more into my life story up until today that includes my battle with depression and fibromyalagia and relationship issues. You would even be surprised about my feelings about my kids. I am thinking I am not gonna want my kids to read the second part. If they do then I will just have to ask them for forgiveness like my mother asked me because I gotta tell it. I just knew the first story would hurt my mother and I wrote it so I can’t really worry about feelings when it comes to the truth because a memoir is a true story.
UFN: Where can readers and fans of your work get in touch with you?
HD:
Fans can reach me on my Facebook page at either link below….one is my regular Author page…the second one is a page I manage and promote on…the last one is my collab page with another author.
I also have my twitter page listed below. As well as Instagram. I am all over the place.
Of course my personal email is hopedestiny407@yahoo.com as well.
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July 15, 2014
List Your Amazon Promo Days
Are you looking for more ways to gain exposure for your books? Urban Fiction News is now offering writers an opportunity to promote their Amazon promotional days. If you have a book that will be free or listed at a low-cost for a short period and you want it listed in our Free, $0.99 or $2.99 listing pages Click Here We don’t restrict our listings by genre so if you write Erotica, Urban Fantasy or Non-fiction you’re welcome to submit as well.
All lists are shared on our promo pages during your select days giving you more opportunities to have your books downloaded during their promotional period. All entries are also shared with more than 16k Twitter followers, 1000 fb friends and over 2000 Facebook followers. Promotional days are great for providing new readers a low financial risk to try out your new books.
Readers of your genre are more likely to try a free or low-cost title from an unknown author before they spend greater amounts. Not only do you potentially gain a new fan but also more exposure and potential word of mouth marketing as well. We only ask that if you write erotica the cover doesn’t show extreme nudity as I am sharing it with readers.
People love free books and books that are priced next to nothing. Why not separate yourself in the sea of books in your genre by giving readers direct access to you and your work?
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July 11, 2014
Creating a Fabulous Book Description
Writing a good book is awesome but it takes a great book description to get readers to click the buy button. If you are like most writers you may find it difficult to sum up your complete novel with only one or two paragraphs. There is an art to it and it should be taken very seriously. Your description is the only thing a reader has to tell them if your book is worth picking up, so make it count. I read books daily so one of the first things I do when asked to review a work is check out the Amazon book page. I like to see the cover, read the description to get a feel for how quickly I would want to read it for a review. Sadly enough people do a very poor job with their book description so I want to give a few tips from a readers point of view that may help.
Stay Away From the “And Then”
If you’ve followed some of my previous articles you may notice that I talk about the writer who has the ‘and then’ syndrome. That means when you are writing you line up the sequences and write and then they went here and then they went there and then they stopped. This method drives me mad, it is very amateurish so avoid it at all cost. Take your time and think of a great summary that gives the readers just enough to follow but leave them wanting more. Your description is literary the “commercial” for your book. It is a marketing tool that can make or break you. You only have a small window of opportunity so use it wisely.
What is Your Story About?
Of course you know what your story is about but can you sum it up in two sentences or less? That is a big challenge believe me I’ve tried. If you can narrow your book down to a few words it is really easy to narrow it down to a few paragraphs. I personally like writing my description like I am doing a book review. I give an overview and then end with a question. Ex: Lauren is a backstabbing home wrecker who finds love with her best friend Misha’s husband Tori. Will Misha discover their secret? That’s an example from my upcoming book Your Husband, My Man coming out this month. You get the jest of what the book is about and the question pulls you in enough to want to know if Misha in fact finds out about her husband cheating with her best friend. Learn how to narrow your story down into one to two sentences, once you master that you can easily do a paragraph.
Never Give Away to Much of your Plot
I have read book descriptions that literary tell the complete story. It leaves no surprise and it actually makes the reader feel like they don’t have to read it anymore. The game of writing a good book is to have it read by your target audience. One way to do that is by having a compelling book cover and the other half is pulling them in with the book description. Your book description should not give away the whole story line. You have to keep it a mystery. When you watch movie trailers it gives you what the movie is about by combining a few great lines, action scenes and a cliffhanger. Be descriptive by combining the beginning of your story or the drama a conflict and the cliffhanger (a question) Give your audience an image to hold on to. Reel them in with suspense and the drama of your story line. Remember you only have one shot with grabbing your readers attention. Make every word count. If you like what you’ve read please hit the like button and don’t forget to subscribe for more Urban Fiction News, Reviews and Resources.
