by Savannah Harrelson, BookSparks | May 23, 2018 | Articles, Marketing, Pre-Publication
As a first-time, indie, or even veteran author, the task of requesting and securing blurbs can be a daunting one. Putting your book baby out there for other authors to see takes immense courage and confidence in your work. That being said, it’s no doubt that blurbs...
by David Wogahn | Author Imprints | Jan 24, 2018 | Articles, Pre-Publication
x “How soon can I get my book on Amazon?” I’ve heard this question many times. Unfortunately, most self-publishers are so caught up in the writing details that they have little time to devote to production and marketing matters. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself...
by Brian Feinblum, Media Connect | Jan 3, 2018 | Articles, Book Reviews, Marketing, Pre-Publication, Setting Up For Sales
I recently met a potential author who seemingly has a lot going for him – great credentials, a timely subject, something useful to offer, and connections to A-list stars. He asked me what I thought authors need to do to be successful, and thought it seems like he...
by Scott Lorenz, Westwind Communications | Jul 27, 2017 | Pre-Publication
Designing an eye-catching book cover is a strategic part of the book marketing process. If someone lingers over your cover for a millisecond longer, there’s a greater likelihood they’ll be inspired to crack open the book. What then, can can be done to set one book...
by Scott Lorenz, Westwind Communications | Jun 8, 2017 | Articles, Pre-Publication
Did you spend enough time crafting the first line in your book? In our attention deficit world these days, it’s more important now than ever to grab the reader’s attention immediately. Why? Because if they don’t like the first line, they may never read any further and...
by Bethany Brown | Jun 2, 2017 | Pre-Publication
The world of self-publishing has changed dramatically over the past few years. In fact, traditional publishers are starting to stand up and take notice of books that are smart, well-edited, professionally designed and giving them a run for their money. So how does an...
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