Digital publishing has opened doors for more than just writers. People who enjoyed reading and talking about books have now become sought after book reviewers. And with the increase popularity of book … [Read more...]
Getting The Most Out Of Your Promotional Pricing
April 8, 2013 by
You’ve signed up for KDP Select and looking forward to your “free days”. You’ve told your network to wait to get your book for free on the days you’ve selected. You’ve arranged for your … [Read more...]
Components of a Media Campaign
February 9, 2013 by
Every author should have a media campaign schedule. Here are a few components to consider: 1. Blog Tours & Book Blasts Blog Tours and Book Blasts are great ways to generate excitement with a … [Read more...]
Longterm Plans
January 9, 2013 by
This is the time of year when a lot of people are making resolutions and setting goals for the next 12 months. I made some blogging resolutions (and issued a challenge to bloggers) last week on my own … [Read more...]
The Ninja Pirates Top 10
December 8, 2012 by
It is the time of year where Best of 2012 lists will start making their appearances. There will be a multitude of Best Books lists and undoubtedly they will be filled mostly with traditionally … [Read more...]
Blogging – A Lonely Hobby?
November 8, 2012 by
I went to my first local bloggers meetup (its the first one that’s been organized in the area that any of us knows of). About 15 or so people turned out for it. I live in a college town so more than … [Read more...]
Writing Reviews
October 8, 2012 by
Over on my blog, Girl Who Reads, I've started a new feature called Kid Who Reads as my 10 year old niece wanted to write reviews. She’s really excited. I think the excitement is more about getting … [Read more...]
Books to Read Again
September 8, 2012 by
As children, we hear the same stories over and over again in order to learn to match the sound of the word with the written text. The first book I “read” as a child was It Didn’t Frightened … [Read more...]
Goodreads for Authors
August 8, 2012 by
No, I’m not sharing about books authors should be reading (though it is important that writers read). Today, I’m sharing a tool every author should have in his/her publicity toolbox: the social … [Read more...]
Girl Who Reads: Introduction
July 9, 2012 by
I’m a new member of The Indie Exchange and thought it would be best to start my monthly column off with a bit of introduction. I've been blogging for almost 18 months at Girl Who Reads. My book blog … [Read more...]
I Feel Cheated
June 15, 2012 by
I have a confession. I'm 35 and I don't know what I want to be when I grow up. I had so many dreams when I was a child - school teacher, author, veternarian, Olympic gymnast, zoo keeper, housewife... … [Read more...]
