I’m all about social networking for inexpensive author marketing. Author Michelle Gagnon talks about her social networking successes – and offers some great tips to writers – in her post, “Social Networking Showdown,” at The Kill Zone. Be sure to read the comments at the end of the post. They offer additional insight into how other authors use social media…
Entries from March 31st, 2009
Social Networking Showdown at The Kill Zone
March 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Social Networking
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Question: Terms of Service Takes Copyright?
March 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Blogs
Today’s question comes from Ruth Lowry: Angela,I just found you. Hope you can help me. I am about to start blogging and am concerned about possibly losing copyright to some poems and excerpts from my novel to the blogger service. I read the “Terms of Service” and got the impression that they would automatically “take over” rights from the author…
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The Elements of Good Blog Design: An Interview with Tekeme Studios by Angela Wilson
March 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Blogs
A good blog design is key to snagging readers. If your design stinks, chances are people won’t come back – and they will give you a Thumbs Down in StumbleUpon and other ranking sites. Recently, I discovered a new site, Novel Matters, a multiple author Blogger with a fun, easy-on-the-eyes blog design that fits with the genres of the authors…
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ProBlogger: Build a Better Blog in 31 Days
March 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Blogs
Many folks have asked me questions about how to build a great blog. ProBlogger Darren Rowse is once again hosting his fantastic forum on how to build a great blog. The free course is a great benchmark for new bloggers, and will offer information to keep those familiar with blogging interested. It begins in April, so sign up today for…
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What Are You Doing to Promote Yourself Today?
March 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Marketing
Every day, you should do something to promote yourself and your work. It doesn’t matter if you are published or not, you need to constantly build your brand by constructing a niche that expands your fan base. For many, that niche is found in online media. Erotica authors are popular with eBook readers. Nonfiction authors are much-sought-after “experts” for a…
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Flash Sites Are Bad News
March 25th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Web/Tech
Recently, some authors eagerly sent me their Web site to view, grab photos, excerpts and more for their virtual book tour stops. Unfortunately, their sites were completely Flash, and gave me nothing. Let me explain, from a user standpoint, why Flash is bad: Flash is hell for dial up consumers, as well as wireless customers outside of 3G networks -…
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eMuse Accepting Submissions
March 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
Writing articles is a great way to get publicity for your work and continue to build on your brand. Currently, the literary site eMuse is accepting submissions on writing, publishing, editing and reading. The site accepts creative non-fiction/memoirs, fictional stories and poetry. eMuse also reviews books. Authors who want the online publication to review their tomes should query the staff…
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Target Your Market: Finding Fans Who Will Buy Your Book
March 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Target Market
nowing your audience is about more than just seeking out people who like your genre. You need to know the intimate details of their lives, from their likes and dislikes, birthdays and children to job and bling preferences. The type of information you need depends a lot on your genre. The more you know about your audience, the better you…
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CreateSpace: All You Need to Know
March 21st, 2009 · No Comments · self publishing
Dead Robots’ Society – a podcast for writers on writing – just posted a new interview with Richard Ridley, author marketing specialist at CreateSpace. The self-publishing site is owned by Amazon. Check out the CreateSpace interview Dead Robots’ Society creator Justin Macumber is always searching for new authors to chat with about various topics. If you like to do audio…
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Pitch Important to Success: An Interview with Author Phyllis Zimbler Miller
March 21st, 2009 · 4 Comments · Interviews
Over the last year, author Phyllis Zimbler Miller learned a lot about marketing a novel. Recently, she launched Queens of Book Marketing to share her first-hand experiences. She also has a new company, Miller Mosaic, LLC, which constructs marketing-driven WordPress sites for authors. Today, Zimbler Miller chats about what she learned while marketing and why pitch is critical to selling…
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