Book Marketing Strategies And Tips Around The Net: June 3rd

It's Friday, and that means it's time for our trip around the net to look at the posts that have caught my eye. We have some great tips on tap as well as posts to keep us up on our industry.



This week, my wife is on vacation, so I have spent a lot of time with the family, including a trip to the Dallas Zoo where my boys got to feed a giraffe. How cool is that? While I may be behind on my e-mails, a lot has happened this week. The Samson Effect hit #2 on Amazon's Bestsellers in Men's Adventure Fiction list and I'm coming out with a new novel today on Kindle called, The Lottery Ticket. Keep your eyes out for it.



Also, this Sunday begins our Sunday Kindle Book Giveaway. This is your chance to win free Kindle titles directly from the authors. We had so many authors who wanted to participate, we had to close submissions in less than a week to keep the backlog from stretching over a year. We'll reopen submissions in a few months, so if you have a book you want to participate, keep your eyes opened for the opportunity.



Now, grab your favorite beverage and settle in for some great tips from the experts...



1. The day Amazon.com asked me to close my website- Steven Lewis rolls out big news about his site in a textbook example of how to make lemonade out of lemons. In a world where people often choose to look at the half-empty glass, Steven shows us that our reaction to unexpected challenges can be a positive force in our own marketing plans.



2. Should You Design Your Own Book? Pro and Con- Joel Friedlander gives spot-on advice for authors with a book in them just waiting to come out.



3. Publishing Insiders Wrap-Up: What Authors Must Know About Book Cover Design- Penny Sansevieri discusses elements of a great book cover with Jeniffer Thompson.



4. 6 Reasons Why You Need to Publish Ebooks- Dana Lynn Smith gives you some reasons to publish ebooks that you may not have considered.



5. Authors – Have You Tried This Little Known Online Marketing Book Strategy? @ShelleyHitz- Dvorah Lansky invites Shelley Hitz to talk about how guest blogging can be a one of your most effective marketing tools.



6. Independent bookstores say weaker chains strengthen their business – NOLA.com- Steve Weber talks about good news for the the independent bookstores.



7. Facebook Groups Scheduled to Get New Format- Phyllis Zimbler Miller keeps us up on the new Facebook changes. Again.



8. Publishing On The Kindle: Top Tips- Joanna Penn brings back her video that she created for this site at the launch of her novel, Pentecost. A Thriller.. She shares excellent tips for authors about publishing on the Kindle format.



9. 7 reasons all writers should have a blog- Sue Collier shares her reasons why you need a blog.



10. Oldest Agency Publisher Cuts Deal- Dean Wesley Smith delivers another industry commentary worth your consideration.



11. Ebooks and Self-Publishing Part 3 - Yet Another Dialog Between Authors Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath- If you haven't heard these two powerhouses discuss our industry, then you're missing out. Joe Konrath and Barry Eisler are talking again.



12. How to Effectively Publish and Promote Your Books to iPad and iPhone Users-


13. Book Trailers Are More Important Than Ever- BookBuzzr invites Phyllis Zimbler Miller to discuss why book trailers are important to your book marketing plan.



14. Help me choose the right book cover for my new writer's workbook- Roger C. Parker has a new book coming out and wants you to help choose the cover for it.



15. Contract Red Flag: Net Profit Royalty Clauses- Victoria Strauss continues to educate authors on what to watch for when signing a contract for a book deal.



16. How to Format Blog Posts Effectively- Darren Rowse gives you simple, but effective tips on formatting your blog post.



17. How to Embed Facebook Videos- Quick Online Tips gives you step-by-step instructions on how to embed Facebook videos on your site.



18. The Best Writing Apps for Writers- Nick Daws shares some cool tools and toys for authors.



19. How I Gained 3,500 Subscribers in 12 Months- Daniel Scocco invites Henri Juntila to share how he picked up 3500 subscribers in a year.



Well, that's it for this week's trip around the net. I look forward to seeing you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new resource of the week and then on Sunday with your chance to win a new Kindle book from its author. Enjoy your weekend.





 -------- Tony Eldridge is the author of The Samson Effect , an action/adventure novel that Clive Cussler calls a "first rate thriller brimming with intrigue and adventure." He is also the author of the Twitter marketing book, Conducting Effective Twitter Contests .