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I keep hearing I need an “author platform” to improve my book’s chances of success. What is an author platform, and how do I start building one?
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Question: I keep hearing I need an “author platform” to improve my book’s chances of success. What is an author platform, and how do I start building one? Answer: Your author platform is your ability to reach potential readers and convince them...
over 1 year ago
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Author Websites: How to Build It (For the Non-Technical Writer-Types) - article
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B uilding an author website can feel like a daunting task if you don’t have html and design skills. Thankfully, it’s easier than ever these days to build a site without those skills. There are a number of sites that offer free domain purchases when purchasing...
over 9 years ago
Websites
Creating a Website
BookExpo America 2012: It’s a Wrap! - article
Steve Piacente
As an Indie author, I walk away from New York City and the largest book industry trade show in North America feeling pretty good. The mood was positive, and there was plenty of room for both independently and traditionally published authors. Of course...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
How can I get more traffic to my author website where people can see my book?
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Question: How can I get more traffic to my author website where people can see my book? Answer: The book market is a crowded place with thousands of new books released into the market every day. This can make it challenging for new or lesser known...
over 1 year ago
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Writing an Effective Blog Post - article
Molly Blaisdell
You want to reach readers and have decided to blog. Good for you! But how do you write an effective blog post that will bring readers back for more? Here is some good news – it’s easier than you might think. A good blog post is short, between 250 to...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Series Writing: Managing Character Information - article
R.J. Lee
Have you ever noticed how, in TV miniseries, a character that starts out as a good guy or gal morphs into a villain or villainess as the series progresses? And how sometimes this is rather awkward, and you question the character’s motivation? It seems...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
I’m not very experienced with social media and have no idea what to post. What can I share that will engage readers and help me build a following?
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Question: I’m not very experienced with social media and have no idea what to post. What can I share that will engage readers and help me build a following? Answer: Having a meaningful presence on social media is an essential part of a successful...
over 2 years ago
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What can I do to create awareness for my book and increase sales this Holiday season?
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Question: What can I do to create awareness for my book and increase sales this Holiday season? Answer: The Holiday season is one of the most lucrative times of the year for book sales, accounting for over 20% of annual revenue for U.S. booksellers...
7 months ago
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