092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist
There are no shortcuts to becoming a bestselling author, but there is a road map. Discover the route to publication that will keep you on track.
What The Election Can Teach Us About Copywriting for Your Book
So don’t worry. This post isn’t going to be about the insanity we all just went through. Yeah, I know … whew. But the campaign season that just ended can teach us a salient point about our own copywriting. What works, what doesn’t. Trump...
090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7
Thomas: Every ten episodes, we answer your questions. You might be thinking, “Wait a minute, you answer questions all the time.” That’s true. Sometimes we do full episodes on deep questions. But a lot of you send smaller questions that aren’t quite big enough for a...
089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers
Intro Paragraph: In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today, everywhere else as well. So how do we as authors get on this train and use it to engage readers more deeply? Talking Points: 1. Why Video? YouTube-the greatest...
13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Book’s Website
Few things scare readers more than bad author website design. Here are 13 proven ways to scare people away from your book website.
How to Pick Your Genre
If you’re trying to pick a genre or considering writing in several, this episode will help you determine which path is best for you.
085 – How to Sell More Books with MyBookTable 3
What is MyBookTable? WordPress Plugin Sell More Books New Features in the Free version MyBookTable 3 Updated Look MyBookTable book pages have been redesigned to be prettier, more mobile-friendly, and conversion-optimized. If you prefer the classic look, don’t...
MyBookTable 3 is Here
The #1 WordPress Bookstore Plugin is about to get even better with Kindle Instant Preview, International Mode and Landing Page Mode.
084 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 4 – Look in Your Reader’s Mirror
Most authors never reach the fourth level of building a brand. Find out what makes fourth-tier branding possible for authors.
How to Get an Agent With Rachelle Gardner
Find out what literary agents are looking for in new authors and how you can increase your chances of signing with an agent.
082 – How to Get an Agent
Find out how to get an agent and leverage their expertise in the publishing industry. Learn how a great agent can boost your career.
7 Website Visitors Every Author Needs to Thrill
Instead of discussing what you need to do for your website, we will profile the seven different kinds of readers who visit and how you can thrill them. If you can thrill them, they’ll leave your website happy and may even purchase a copy of your book. Each...
080 – Q & A Extravaganza
Intro Paragraph: (Thomas) Our first question comes from Runescape Gold dot com. No, that’s not his name but he or she didn’t give one. But I love this question. Do I have the guts to quit my job? Dave Smale I know it’s never a good idea to get a friend...
MyBookProgress 1.0 is Here!
I have a confession to make. Most author websites irritate me. I read a lot of books and the primary reason I visit an author’s website is to check on the progress of their current Work In Progress. Not a single author website (other than Brandon...
How to Write a Crazy Cool Author Bio
Ten tips to help you write a bio that your audience will enjoy and remember.
