April 26th, 2019
The Reality of Writing for a Living Today
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Author Marketing | Marketing | Miscellaneous | Self-Publishing | Writer's Life
I read a recent article from Electric Lit. As a professional writer, or aspiring to publication, you need to read it. It's HERE. Go ahead, we'll wait.
The facts the article was based on came from the Authors Guild 2018 Survey (you can read that HERE) which said that, "American authors ...… Read the post
April 17th, 2019
SEO for Authors and Other Search Ranking "Secrets"
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Author Marketing | Technology Fun
SEO for authors... It's a catchphrase that makes all my writing pals shudder. As one of our gals at WITS said, "I know how to spell it, but that's about all." SEO doesn't have to be hard. In fact, some of the best techniques are the easiest for writers, because they involve writing.… Read the post
February 1st, 2019
How to Make ALL Ads, Marketing & Newsletters Work BETTER
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Author Marketing | Blogging Guests | Craft
by Kristen Lamb
Book sales. This is what everyone wants to learn about, so Writers in the Storm has been kind enough to let me proselytize here.
Most of us are continuously asking the same question.… Read the post
January 30th, 2019
The Real Power of Social Media — and a Challenge
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Author Marketing | Marketing | Writer's Life
In my own (lucky) experience, your online pals become your real-life friends. My online friends rock. They are my tribe and I can't imagine my life without them. That, my friends, is the real power of social media.
We spend time with these people, whether it’s chatting on social media, sharing a writing sprint or cat video, asking about a plot problem, trying to figure out what kind of cooties your kid has, or sharing morning coffee.
People are seeking authentic connections online and, by joining in, an author is opening themselves up for connecting.… Read the post
January 14th, 2019
Exactly When Is the Best Time to Begin Your Book Marketing?
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Author Marketing | Penny Sansevieri
Penny Sansevieri
People ask me all the time when they should begin marketing book. So when is really the best time to start? Any book writing and marketing resource will say sooner rather than later. But how soon is too soon?… Read the post
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