Writers Beware (another great website for writers) shared a post by Victoria Strauss about copyright for writers.
It’s always good to remind yourself about some basic copyright info.
Happy writing!
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Always good to review some free ways to market your book. Sandra Beckwith has listed 10. I’d like to add a few more.
11 – When you are selling your book at an event, put a typed note on colored paper inside any book you sell that you sign by hand. You can put anything you like on the note but I like to ask for reviews. I also tell the reader if they order another one of my books, I’ll give it to them for the “sale” price (the slightly discounted price I usually sell my books at when selling in person.) Or if it’s not a big book, maybe free shipping. USPS has book-rate shipping, which helps decrease the shipping cost.
12 – When selling in person, I have a sign on my table that says “I talk at book clubs.” And if a person says they are interested, I tell them if a group wants to buy the books, I can give it to them at a discounted rate.
13 – I know some authors who, again, when selling in person, have an email sign up. If you have a semi-regular blog or email “newsletter” this is a way to add readers/subscribers.
14 – Get on and participate in Goodreads. I think many authors miss this one.
What are your favorite FREE marketing ideas?
Here are Sandra’s: https://buildbookbuzz.com/10-free-book-promotion-ideas/
Sandra Beckwith has a good list of issues to review as you’re working toward indie publishing your “baby.”
It’s really important to take the time to do publish in the best way you can. Readers can be hard on authors sometimes. They don’t realize how complex the process of indie publishing is. And because they can cut us down anonymously, it’s a lot easier. The best way to get around this is take the time to find out what quality looks like and takes.
Sometimes it takes a bit of money, so save up and don’t publish until you have the money to spend where you need to.
It definitely takes time. I know how exciting it can be to think about sending your book out to the world, but holding off is worth the wait. Many readers won’t give you a second look if they find problems with your book. And if they give you a bad review, that’s not helpful either (though keep in mind, not ever reader will like your book). But not liking your book because it’s not their thing is one thing. Not liking because of quality issues is another.
Take a look here: https://buildbookbuzz.com/why-quality-counts/
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Interested in the topic of AI and copyright? This post tells of a recent ruling on the topic.
Copyright’s Big Win in the First Decided US Artificial Intelligence Case
It related to a case about use of AI with training material, as far as I can tell, but it does set a precedent for other cases sure to ruled on next.
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Chelsea Torette, a teacher turned children’s author, has some good ideas to try and create some buzz around your children’s book.
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Looking to build your email list or offer buyers a bonus? Use these pro tips for creating irresistible children’s book freebies.
Source: Unlocking the magic: 10 tips for crafting irresistible children’s book freebies – Build Book Buzz
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Checking out copyright can be quite a task – I did it for some song lyrics for my first book (Rosebloom), so I speak from experience. So when I saw this article, I wanted to share it, in case any writer out there might be looking for copyright information.
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On August 1, 2024, the Copyright Office hosted a public webinar, Level Up Your Copyright Public Records Search, sharing ways of searching copyright public records using our pilot of the new Copyright Public Records System (CPRS). CPRS is an easy-to-navigate, highly searchable database with the ability to download, save, email, and share public records such as …
Source Link: #ICYMI: Recap of the Copyright Office’s Webinar on Leveling Up Your Copyright Public Records Search | Copyright
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Sandra give us a comprehensive list of ways to get you and your book noticed. If you make to the end of this post, she leaves us with the most important point under the heading: How will readers discover books by you?
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How do readers discover books like yours? Here are eight opportunities for readers to discover, read, love, and recommend yours.
Link: How do readers discover books? What every author needs to know – Build Book Buzz
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I wanted to share this wonderful opportuntity for those of you writing nonfiction.
If your nonfiction project has been rejected, you might think publishing trends are working against you or that your platform simply isn’t big enough to attract an agent or publisher. That may indeed be the case.
But other problems are often hiding in plain sight that lead to rejection: (1) your proposal is focused on yourself (or the book’s content), and not the reader, (2) you haven’t demonstrated your knowledge of the readership, (3) you’ve explained your book rather than pitched it, and (4) you haven’t answered the questions “why now?” or “why me?”
Using examples submitted by attendees (that’s you!), Jane will discuss how proposals can be strengthened and revised for a chance at greater success.
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Have you ever wanted to run an Amazon ad but weren’t sure how?
Or maybe you ran an ad but you weren’t sure if you did it in such a way that would get you the best result.
I’m happy to share Dave Chesson’s Free Amazon Ad program (Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur.com – a trusted site for all things marketing, especially related to Amazon). He has developed it with Janet Margot – who worked for nearly 10 years at Amazon, building the Amazon ad program for them.
I am sharing this because Dave gives writers like you and me many free things to help us market our books better – trainings, description templates, youtube instructional videos… So sharing this is a small way to thank Dave.
Will he try and sell you something after you complete this free program?
Probably.
Do you have to buy anything?
No.
So if you want to try doing an Amazon ad, I’d recommend checking out this free Amazon ad program.
Happy Marketing!
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I have not tried to get a Bookbub deal, but as they article mentions, it is hard to get picked, even though you’re paying them to put up your book for sale (what a deal for Bookbub!)
Keep in mind, putting a book on sale (they recommend .99) means more eyes and hopefully more reviews. But you can’t count on the reviews. As indie authors, we all know how hard it is to get people to leave a review, even if they liked the book.
The best reason to do sales like this if you have multiple books or you have a book series and you’re putting your first book in the series on sale.
I’ve used The Fussy Librarian for promoting my historical-fiction series (my Rose series) and used the first book for free (they also offer bargain sales promotions). I had over 1000 uploads (for free) of Rosebloom (and a few reviews too!) but then also got 100+ sales at the regular price of the second book and less of the third book in the series.
You can also do ads on Bookbub, which are a different thing. Valerie Biel, of Lost Lake Press and her blog readingwritingandroaming, breaks down the process of Bookbub ads.
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BookBub editors share their top tips for strengthening your BookBub Featured Deal submissions for the best chances of being selected!
Source: 10 Things to Try If Your Book Doesn’t Get a Featured Deal
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