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Is social media dying as a book marketing option for authors? During one of our final writers’ group meetings for 2022, we discussed book marketing with a focus on social media. Specifically, how the various networks had declined in usefulness. Authors said they weren’t making the sales they made a year ago. One self-publishing author, … Read more
In a recent writers’ group meeting, we talked about short stories and novellas. Several authors in the group regularly write and publish short fiction. Most published just one story a month, but several published more. The most prolific author published eight short stories each month (!), while publishing a new novel every six months. But… … Read more
Looking for a side hustle? As you may know, my day job is in marketing. At a recent writers’ group meeting, I got into a discussion about affiliate marketing. Several members are veteran affiliate marketers of various products and online stores. They shared some good advice for beginners. Not sure what “affiliate marketing” might be? … Read more
I’ve had several questions about blogging for authors who are on a strict budget. Years ago, you could get away with blogging on a free service like Blogger. Today, you need your own domain, as well as some control over your hosting. What about WordPress on your own domain? My suggestion is that if your … Read more
“I hate book marketing — I don’t know how to do it…” If you’ve ever said this, or thought it, you can make marketing your books FUN. There are a million ways to market so you’re sure to find a few ways you enjoy. Fun is important, because you can’t be creative if you’re not having … Read more
Last week I was chatting with a friend. She’s excited about a new series of novels she’s writing. She said that her sister had told her that blogging was essential for authors. What did I think about blogging? Is it essential? Blogging made her nervous. What would she write about? Blogging: is it essential for … Read more