I saw this post and was intrigued. I’ve heard about using Pinterest for your business but hadn’t gone any further than that. Pauline Cabrera of Twelveskip lays it all out, so if you want to give it a try, now’s the time to do it!
What NOT to Post When Marketing Your Book – 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Some good ideas from Shelley Hitz from the Future of ink about what not to do when promoting a book, and a few suggestions about good things to do. I like the link to the site that helps you create a URL link that works for different countries. Who knew!
What NOT to Post When Marketing Your Book – 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid.
5 Book Marketing Myths You Need To Forget – Guest Post by Joanna Penn
More good information from David Gaughran and Joan Penn.
Promote your book(s) on Smashwords “Read an Ebook Week”
I wanted to make sure everyone knows about Smashwords’ ebook promotion called “Read an Ebook Week.”
The event is happening from March 2 – 8th and allows you to offer your ebook from 25 – 75% off or FREE! It’s a great way to work with Smashwords and other indie authors to promote each other. Go to: http://www.smashwords.com/dashboard/sitewidePromo to sign yourself up. If you’re not selling on Smashwords, it’s not hard to set yourself up on the site. Once you’ve signed up, Mark Coker, the owner of Smashwords, will send you an email with lots of helpful links for the event.
Set yourself up then put notices on facebook, twitter, your website…
See you there!
Hit the Ebook Bestseller Lists with Preorders – A Guide to Preorder Strategy
Mark Coker of Smashwords posted this very helpful information on setting up preorders for you next new book release. I have never done this but plan on doing it now.
Thanks Mark for this very good information. Another tool for your next book launch.
Smashwords: Hit the Ebook Bestseller Lists with Preorders – A Guide to Preorder Strategy.
Is it time to announce the death of the press release? – Build Book Buzz
Interesting blog post by Sandra Beckwith.
The most important thing I think is that it can be another tool to use related to marketing. Is it helpful? I’m not sure. Is it losing it’s appeal? I think maybe.
Is it time to announce the death of the press release? – Build Book Buzz.
A Victory Against Author Solutions
If you have been keeping track of the many companies that Author solutions has their fingers in, David Gaughran has updated his growing list.
If you’re not familiar with the issue, Author Solutions and it’s subsidiaries, takes advantage of new authors by offering them book services at outlandish cost. Please read Davids post and share this information where you can. If you’re up for it, share your displeasure with companies like Hay House, Writer’s Digest and Harlequin who use Author Solution services. Your voice matters!
Article: Book Design – Revisiting Classic Layout for Print and EBooks
Since I do book design, I was intrigued by a blog post I came across that wanted to revisit classic layout, since I didn’t know what classic layout meant. Now I do.
And so can you, if you read Dave Bricker’s post from his site: theworldsgreatestbook.com.
Article: Book Design – Revisiting Classic Layout for Print and EBooks.
What I mostly like about this post is Dave reinforcing one of the main reasons I like to design books for myself and others – artistic freedom!
Online Conference Around Self-publishing – IndieReCon
It is the second (and I would guess, annual) IndieReCon Feb 25 – 27, starting at 10 a.m. EST. If you are an self-published author or you’re looking to go that route, I would recommend tuning in – besides, it’s Free! Here is a description from their website:
What is it? IndieReCon is a FREE, ONLINE conference designed to help any writer or author who is curious about the ins and outs of Indie publishing. Are you curious about Indie publishing, but don’t know where to start? Or are you already a published Indie author looking to boost your sales or expand your reach?
They have lots of good speakers (Berry Eisler, JA Konrath, Rachel Aaron, Chelsea Fine and Chelsea Cameron…) and giveaways including a Grandprize giveaway for your ebook submission. Here is the schedule if you want to check it out. And the link for the home page: http://www.indierecon.org/
Who knows, you might learn a thing or two!
Paper Terms for First-Time Authors (Part II)
More good information about printing from Publishers Graphics. They are the printers I use and they have printing in Chicago and St. Louis.
Confused about paper? Here’s our second segment of terms for first-time authors; this time we define some common paper terms you’re sure to run into when you produce a book.
Basis weight: Basis or basic weight refers to the weight, in pounds, of a 500 sheets (ream) of paper cut to a given standard size for that particular paper grade. Common book text weights are 50#, 60#, 70#, and sometimes 80# text.
Caliper: The measurement of the thickness of the paper. This is listed on the online quote now.
Coated Papers: Paper that has been coated with clay and other substances for a smooth printing surface and improved ink holdout. Cast, gloss, dull and matte are four major categories.
Covers: For softcover books, we offer a few standard options for book covers, C1S in two weights, 10 and 12 point.
C1S and C2S– Acronyms for Coated One…
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