You probably landed on this page because you are an independent novelist and are tired of seeing the low monthly sales from Amazon. You wrote a book (or four) and have hit a promotional slump. You may also be hard up for cash as your writing life is mostly a hobby that you would likeContinue reading “7 Out-of-the-box Tips to Increase Book Sales”
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10 Ways Indie Authors Can Increase Reader Engagement
I’ve been writing this blog since December of 2011. I started the blog as a way to reach readers with the books I was peddling, but more than that it has become a sounding board for all things writing. I love providing writing tips in a concise manner, helping indie writers like myself succeed inContinue reading “10 Ways Indie Authors Can Increase Reader Engagement”
Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam…
I follow a lot of writers on Twitter, and one thing that is quickly becoming an annoying practice is the spamming that some practice on a regular basis. “Buy my book!” they exclaim. “Check out my cool new review I may or may not have paid for.” To those who spam…please stop. I can completelyContinue reading “Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam…”
Google Zeitgeist: How a Writer Uses Trends
As a fiction writer, it is important to know your audience. If you have never done any research to discover what demographic your proposed novel might reach (or not reach) then you may be wasting valuable time writing a novel that no one will read. Google Zeitgeist is a fantastic engine created to show researchersContinue reading “Google Zeitgeist: How a Writer Uses Trends”
5 Reasons Why Writers Need Social Media
As a writer, I would say that social media has to be one of the greatest tools I could use to get the word out about my work. When I published my first book, I used Facebook to announce book signings and updates about how the book was selling. That was 2009, and I’ve beenContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Writers Need Social Media”
Writing Is Hard Work 