Build Your Author Platform An Introvert Author S Guide To Marketing Your Writing
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Build Your Author Platform An Introvert Author S Guide To Marketing Your Writing
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Author : Laura Kortum
language : en
Publisher: 21st Century Author Publishing
Release Date : 2025-02-11
Build Your Author Platform An Introvert Author S Guide To Marketing Your Writing written by Laura Kortum and has been published by 21st Century Author Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
You've published your first book and are eager to take that next step: getting some visibility for it and for yourself. But whenever you hear the world 'marketing' it sends a chill down your spine, leaving you frozen in indecision about how to proceed. Worry not. You don't have to be a sleazy salesman to market yourself. You also don't have to bumble your way through the process and look like an amateur. In this guide, you'll learn about all the essential building blocks of a successful and professional-looking author platform, including: - What even is an Author platform? - Present yourself: A great bio, photograph, etc. - Claiming your author pages on Amazon etc. - Basics of author Websites - Social media for introverts - Newsletters and mailing lists - Automation FTW! More than all of the above, this guide also deals with the most important question of all: what's the absolute minimum an introvert such as yourself can get away with? Marketing can become a fulltime job if you let it, but we're writers. And so we want to have plenty of time left over for writing, don't we? Let's begin!
Stop Worrying Start Selling
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Author : Sarah R Painter
language : en
Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd
Release Date :
Stop Worrying Start Selling written by Sarah R Painter and has been published by Siskin Press Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Do you want to sell more books? Terrified at the prospect of marketing and ‘self promo’? Confused by author branding? Are you wondering whether it’s worth all the time and heartache? Bestselling novelist and host of the Worried Writer podcast, Sarah Painter, felt exactly the same way… Until she changed her mindset around marketing, money and selling her work. From worried debut novelist with a traditional publisher to happy and empowered hybrid author, earning a healthy income and connecting with her readers, Sarah shares the tips, strategies, and attitude changes which have helped her to succeed. Sarah will show you how to: · Treat your writing career as a business · Value your creative work and earn more money from it · Find the type of marketing which suits you and learn to embrace it · Understand author branding Plus much more! Packed with Sarah’s trademark honesty, this is your practical and supportive guide to taking control of your success as an author and building your readership. Don't give into the starving artist myth: Stop Worrying and Start Selling today!
2015 Guide To Self Publishing Revised Edition
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Author : Robert Lee Brewer
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-10-07
2015 Guide To Self Publishing Revised Edition written by Robert Lee Brewer and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-07 with Reference categories.
The 2015 Guide to Self-Publishing is the essential resource for writers who are taking their publishing futures into their own hands, whether it's referred to as self-publishing or indie publishing. In addition to hundreds of listings for freelance editors, designers, self-publishing companies, and more--the Guide to Self-Publishing offers articles on how to create standout covers, hire freelance designers, break in to the gift market, protect your work, promote your work, and more. You also gain access to: • Lists of conferences, organizations, and book fairs and festivals • A pay-rate chart to help negotiate fair terms with any freelancers you might use • Interviews with successful indie authors, including Hugh Howey, Bob Mayer, Delilah Marvelle, and more + Includes access to a one-hour webinar, "How to Format E-books With Microsoft Word," indie author Jason Matthews helps writers master e-book formatting. This webinar covers each section of your book's needs, from the title and table of contents to inserting images and hyperlinks. In just over an hour, you'll be able to professionally format your e-book and give readers something they'll enjoy.
Stop Worrying Start Selling
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Author : Sarah R Painter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-09
Stop Worrying Start Selling written by Sarah R Painter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-09 with categories.
Do you want to sell more books? Terrified at the prospect of marketing and 'self promo'? Confused by author branding? Are you wondering whether it's worth all the time and effort? Bestselling novelist and host of the Worried Writer podcast, Sarah Painter, felt exactly the same way... Until she changed her mindset around marketing, money and selling her work. From worried debut novelist with a traditional publisher to happy and empowered hybrid author, earning a healthy income and connecting with her readers, Sarah shares the tips, strategies and attitude changes which have helped her to succeed. Sarah will show you how to: - Treat your writing career as a business - Value your creative work and earn more money - Find the type of marketing which suits you and learn to embrace it - Understand author branding to super-charge your platform Plus much more! Packed with Sarah's trademark honesty, this is your practical and supportive guide to taking control of your success as an author and building your readership. Don't give into the starving artist myth: Stop Worrying and Start Selling today!
2002 Guide To Literary Agents
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Author : Rachel Vater
language : en
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Release Date : 2001-11
2002 Guide To Literary Agents written by Rachel Vater and has been published by Writer's Digest Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
An indispensable guide for every stage of a writer's career. A writer's search for representation, from finding an agent to signing a contract, begins here.
How To Market A Book
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Author : Joanna Penn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
How To Market A Book written by Joanna Penn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Authorship categories.
The first job of an author is, of course, to write great books, but these days, their second job is to market them. ** From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. Second Edition Sept 2014** Marketing isn't a skill that most authors have naturally, and there is little formal training. But when your book hits the shelves, and the sales don't start rolling in, there's only two things an author can do. Keep writing more books and ... Get to grips with marketing. This book is for authors who want to sell more books, but it's also for those writers who want to think more like an entrepreneur. It's for traditionally published authors who want to take control of their future, and for self-published authors who want to jumpstart a career. ** "Joanna Penn's How to Market a Book is the most up to date, personable guide to modern book marketing I know. Packed with tips from the charming and well-informed Penn, it's an essential guide for indie authors who want to keep up with the ever-shifting world of book marketing." Joel Friedlander, TheBookDesigner.com, A Self-Publisher's Companion ** There are some short-term tactics for those who want to kick up immediate sales, but the focus of the book is more about instilling values and marketing principles that will help your long-term career as a writer. It's also about going beyond just the book, because the methods in this guide can take you from being an author into professional speaking, making money from other products and creating opportunities that you can't even imagine yet. There are no rules in this game, but learning this kind of authentic marketing has certainly changed my life, so read on and I'll share everything I know with you. How To Market A Book covers an extensive range of marketing principles, strategies and tactics: Part 1: Marketing Principles - including myths, how to balance your time, co-opetition and generosity Part 2: Prerequisites for Success - including an understanding of yourself and your target market, professional editing and cover design, your book page on the retailer websites, pricing and the use of free Part 3: No Platform Needed - Short-term Marketing - including how to get book reviews, paid advertising, using traditional media and tips for TV, radio and press releases Part 4: The Author Platform - Long-term Marketing - including the reasons why a platform is a good thing, author branding, your author website, list-building and email marketing, content marketing and blogging, audio and podcasting, video and book trailers, social networking, professional speaking, and becoming an author-entrepreneur. Part 5: Launching Your Book - including how launching has changed, soft launch, launch spikes, post launch and relaunches as well as lessons learned from some major book launches. Plus/ tips for when you get overwhelmed and plenty more links to further resources. ** "Right now, self-publishing is a wide open opportunity for writers. But it's a confusing and increasingly competitive field. Joanna Penn is one of the guides I rely on to help me navigate the maze, make better marketing decisions, and sell more books. If you read this book, she'll do the same for you." Mark McGuinness, Coach and author of Resilience: Facing Down Rejection and Criticism on the Road to Success ** Click to sample or buy the book now.
How To Build Your Author Platform
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Author : Paul Teague
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-14
How To Build Your Author Platform written by Paul Teague and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with categories.
The Step-By-Step, Jargon Free Guide: How To Build Your Author Platform, by Paul Teague. Why Do Writers Need An Author Platform? All writers need an author platform, but creating one can be expensive, confusing and time consuming! Your author platform should include, at the very least, a blog or website and some key social media channels. But where do you begin if web work is completely new to you or if you're running on a very low budget? These days all publishers expect you to have a ready-made author platform, it's proof that there is an audience hungry to read your books. If you're a self-published, you'll already know that your author platform is your primary marketing vehicle, without it your books are unlikely to find many readers. How Will This Book Help? Social and digital marketer Paul Teague has written this comprehensive guide specifically for all authors who need to get their author platform set up quickly, cheaply and without a lot of geeky and confusing technical language. Paul cuts straight to the chase, telling you exactly what you need to get set up and how to do it. Not only does he explain why you need to do certain key activities, in clear, step-by-step screenshots he also shows you exactly how. What's In The Book? In this detailed guide, author Paul Teague explains to build your essential author platform using: Wordpress Facebook Twitter Email Marketing For each topic he'll guide you through every step required to set up the platform components, using mainly free resources (though note, it's always recommended that you use paid hosting services for your blog or website). By following the information in this book, you will be able to set up each element of your own author platform and soon be able to release the massive marketing power that comes from knowing how to do things correctly online. How To Build Your Author Platform is the ultimate guide to creating and running your own author platform, it's packed with information, hints, tips and recommendations targeted at all authors, whether traditionally or self-published. About The Author Paul Teague is a former broadcaster and journalist with the BBC, but the latter part of his career led him into websites and the wonderful world of online. With his team, he built and managed a new BBC web site and won two international web awards, a Webby in 2006 and a W3 award in 2009. He left the BBC in 2010 to pursue his own interests, launching numerous digital products, a successful Facebook software and training hundreds of webinar attendees across the globe via coaching sessions and online membership groups. These days he is concentrating on writing activities, though he also does a lot of coaching work with businesses, teaching them about Wordpress, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Twitter and many more web based topics.
Social Media For Writers
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Author : Tee Morris
language : en
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Release Date : 2015
Social Media For Writers written by Tee Morris and has been published by Writers Digest Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Computers categories.
Over the past decade, social media has transformed from a fad into a necessity for writers. But for the inexperienced author, trying to make sense of--much less master--the available platforms can be a frustrating experience. The variety of social media options alone is dizzying enough: WordPress, Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Google& --Publisher
How To Market A Book
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Author : Joanna Penn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-23
How To Market A Book written by Joanna Penn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The first job of an author is, of course, to write great books, but these days, their second job is to market them. Marketing isn't a skill that most authors have naturally, and there is little formal training. But when your book hits the shelves, and the sales don't start rolling in, there's only two things an author can do. Keep writing more books and ... Get to grips with marketing. This book is for authors who want to sell more books, but it's also for those writers who want to think more like an entrepreneur. It's for traditionally published authors who want to take control of their future, and for self-published authors who want to jump-start a career. There are some short-term tactics for those who want to kick up immediate sales, but the focus of the book is more about instilling values and marketing principles that will help your long-term career as a writer. It's also about going beyond just the book, because the methods in this guide can take you from being an author into professional speaking, making money from other products and creating opportunities that you can't even imagine yet. There are no rules in this game, but learning this kind of authentic marketing has certainly changed my life, so read on and I'll share everything I know with you. How To Market A Book covers an extensive range of marketing principles, strategies and tactics: Part 1: Marketing Principles - including myths, how to balance your time, co-opetition and generosity Part 2: Prerequisites for Success - including an understanding of yourself and your target market, professional editing and cover design, your book page on the retailer websites, pricing and the use of free Part 3: No Platform Needed - Short-term Marketing - including how to get book reviews, paid advertising, using traditional media and tips for TV, radio and press releases Part 4: The Author Platform - Long-term Marketing - including the reasons why a platform is a good thing, author branding, your author website, list-building and email marketing, content marketing and blogging, audio and podcasting, video and book trailers, social networking, professional speaking, and becoming an author-entrepreneur. Part 5: Launching Your Book - including how launching has changed, soft launch, launch spikes, post launch and relaunches as well as lessons learned from some major book launches. Plus/ tips for when you get overwhelmed and plenty more links to further resources. This is the second edition. Updated in 2014.
Social Media Just For Writers
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Author : Frances Caballo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-07
Social Media Just For Writers written by Frances Caballo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-07 with Authorship categories.
You wrote your book and sold copies to family members, friends, and colleagues in the writing world. But you have goals that extend beyond a few dozen copies sold. Right? You want your book to soar and reach thousands, if not millions, of readers. But how do you achieve your dream of selling books around the world? With social media, you can build your platform and reach readers in locales you never imaged possible before. In this book, you'll learn how to: Create a Facebook fan page and actively engage with your readers. Optimize your LinkedIn profile. Tackle Instagram, Tumblr, and Snapchat. Build and optimize Pinterest pinboards for SEO to maximize exposure of your books and blog. Improve your blogging. Excel on Twitter. Create images for your blog and social media posts. Social Media Just for Writers provides a gold mine of marketing nuggets specifically for writers considering using social media to promote their books - and every writer SHOULD use social media to promote their books. I found several tips and tricks that I didn't know about that I'll be using myself. Frances knows her stuff. - Scott Brown, author, Social Information: Gaining Competitive and Business Advantage Using Social Media Tools If you take this book, and go through it step by step, you will be a social media marketing pro in no time! That is exactly what I am doing! Don't be overwhelmed by this crucial aspect of your marketing plan. Social media is here to stay, and Frances Caballo's Social Media Just for Writers should be your companion at the computer. - Arlene Miller, author, Best Little Grammar Book Ever! and The Best Grammar Workbook Ever!