Low Budget Marketing Ideas

It can be difficult for new or unknown authors to get exposure for their book, especially if it is self-published or POD. But they don't have to be at the mercy of the chain book stores to schedule events for them; there are other options.

Writing: Turning Your Rejections into Sales

Rejection. No writer wants to be rejected, but we are, time and again. Rejection slips are part of writing. Fortunately, there are proven ways to turn your rejection slips into sales. Read on!

Judging a Book by Its Cover

You know it when you see it. It's the paper sandwich that looks so yummy you can't pass it up. It demands a second look. A well-designed book cover is no accident.

Secrets of How Authors Can Sell Books by the 1000s to Organizations for Incentive Programs

Corporations, associations and charities spend upwards of $1 billion a year on books to use as an incentive in HR and marketing programs. Yet few authors are aware of the market, and, if so, don't know how to market to it.

Key Techniques For Self Publishing Your Books Using Blogs

It is useful to start off by ensuring that we understand why using blogs for self publishing books usually works out so well. To understand this truth we must focus for a moment on the most successful bookstore on earth, Amazon...

Writing Coach Says: Make Your Own Best-Seller!

Good writing has frighteningly little to do with making a book a best-seller, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, best-selling author of 12 books, international keynote speaker, and writing and success coach. Citing his experience as a successful author and former sales great and manager with Time-Life Books, he provides insight into the single thing that is guaranteed to make your book a smash hit.

5 Ways to Market the UNSOLD Books Stacked In Your Garage

The honeymoon is over. Book sales have slowed down from your initial Big Push marketing by you and/or your publisher. You realized your dream. You experienced the book signings and book tour yet you still have a lot of books to sell...

How To Get Your Novel Noticed By An Agent

No luck getting an agent or publisher interested in your novel? Thinking of giving up your dream as it's not meant to be? Don't! There are some steps you can take that will make your work stand out from the crowd.

How To's For A Successful In-Studio Raido Interview

Gives simple tips on how to prepare for and execute a successful in-stuiod radio interview

4 Website Musts For Authors

Authors have specific website needs. In this article, we discuss the top 4.

One Author's Solution For Publishing Creative Writing Output

It has never been easy to have your creative writing output accepted for publishing – until now...

10 Ways to Synch Your Book and Website, p1

In the new millennium the web must play an important role in your book’s marketing plan. Your website address should be included in as many places online and offline in your marketing materials as possible...

Capturing an Editor's Attention: How to Increase the Odds of Getting Published

From the author of Writing Copy for Dummies, five practical, proven secrets for getting an editor's attention -- and getting your article published or your press release read.

Query and Cover Letters: A Quick How To

A basic outline for query and cover letters.

Your First 100 Rejections

New writers often fear rejection and as a result, don't send their writing out very much. I encourage you to work on acquiring at least 100 rejection letters, because the more you circulate your work, the better your chances of being published.