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Social Media for Authors Posted in: book marketing, social media 0 05 JUN

From a most unlikely source (La Porte, Texas) comes a terrific audiocast on how authors can leverage social media to draw attention to themselves. Listen and learn. www.readersaskweb20.com/online -Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist… Continue Reading

Texas Book Festival Posted in: book festivals, book marketing 0 14 MAY

The 2008 Texas Book Festival is November 1 & 2 at the State Capitol. If you are not self-published and your title was released over the last 18 months,your book may qualify you to apply to be a featured author at the Festival. Application deadline is June 1. For help with submitting a winning press … Continue Reading

Blogging for Readers Posted in: book marketing 0 28 APR

Authors- If you want more readers, start blogging. Go to a blog that your readers are likely to visit and comment on a post there.After your post, leave your entire electronic signature so readers can identify you. It should look something like this: Joe Writer, Author“The Best Book You Ever Read”joe.writer (at) hotmail.comwww.bestbook.comwww.bestbook.blogspot.com When you … Continue Reading

Mistakes of First Time Authors Posted in: book marketing 0 23 MAR

Prior to being published, new authors will frequently make mistakes that damage or even preclude their book’s marketability. Commonly, these errors include Poorly designed or stock cover art Unedited, under edited or unprofessionally edited text Under funded or lack of a book marketing budget Invisible or inadequate online presence for author and titles Lack of … Continue Reading

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