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How to Develop an Author Tagline
You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.
The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process
New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.
How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A
15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts
Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising.
The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing
If you want to succeed in publishing, heed these book marketing commandments.
How to Market Your Audiobook
These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.
How to Make Money From Your Platform
You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.
Author Websites
Author Websites
The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process
New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.
How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer
Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.
How to Build an Author Website in a Day
You don’t need to hire a company to build you a website, you can do it yourself and it is easier than you think. You can learn how to build your very own professional author website.
How to Combine 2 Different Websites Without Losing Search Rankings
In this episode we talk about the right and wrong ways to combine websites.
How to Create a Landing Page
Eight tips and tools for creating effective landing pages that will build your email list and your connection to your readers.
How to Add a Hyperlink to WordPress
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
The 5 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Authors
The 5 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Authors
How to Create Book Club Resources for Your Book
How to Create Book Clubs Resources for Your Book
Blogging
Blogging
11 Places to Get Free and Legal Photos for Your Blog
If you can’t afford to buy a photo, you can’t afford the fines (or time!) that comes from stealing one. Here are 11 free & legal photo sites.
7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow
One of the best way to improve your writing is to learn from the best. Here are seven blogs that not only are good examples of excellent blogging but will also help you hone your craft and sell your books.
How to Add a Hyperlink to WordPress
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
How to Blog Your Book
You can blog your book ahead of time. You just need to do it the right way. Learn how to blog your book and what traps and pitfalls to avoid. Blogging can help you create a best seller. Here is everything you need to turn your blog posts into an amazing book.
How To Set Realistic Writing Goals For 2016
Want to write a book in 2016? Great! But it will never happen unless you are realistic. Here’s how to set realistic writing goals for 2016.
A Viral Recipe for Your Blog
“You don’t need to write a book to change the world with your ideas. A good blog post can reach more people in one month than the typical book reaches in a lifetime.” This my common refrain when I speak at writers conferences.
I had the chance to prove my theory this month. A post on my personal blog about courtship went viral to and sparked a nationwide discussion.
5 New Year’s Resolutions Authors Should Make in 2014
It's January again, which means time for New Year's resolutions. It's easy for...
10 Holiday Season Blog Prompts
'Tis the season to be busy. There are parties to attend, presents to buy...
Branding
Branding
How to Develop an Author Tagline
You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing
If you want to succeed in publishing, heed these book marketing commandments.
How to Launch a Book in 2020
Launch your book with the help of professional coaching and a customized plan.
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
How to Sell More Books using Bookmarks and Business Cards
How to Sell More Books using Author Business Cards and Bookmarks
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
Podcasting
Podcasting
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts
Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising.
How to Market Your Audiobook
These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.
How to Make Money From Your Platform
You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.
How to Start an Author Podcast
Podcasting is one of the hottest marketing techniques for authors right now and for good reason. In this episode you will learn how to start your own podcast.
How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview
Sell more books with these tips to becoming a sought-after podcast guest.
208 How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth)
How to Run a Podcast Tour
90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence
Literary Agent Steve Laube recently released a blog post showing that 100% of...
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn
Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn
How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking
How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
How to Create Book Club Resources for Your Book
How to Create Book Clubs Resources for Your Book
MySpeakingEvents Now on Kickstarter
At Author Media we work with a lot of professional speakers. Their websites...
89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book.
Why Authors Need To Think Local Like George Bailey
In the age of the internet, it’s easy to want to compete globally. Just don’t forget the power of local.
Increase Speaking Gigs With BookTour.com
Imagine a website that would email thousands of people in your town to let them know where you are speaking next. Now imagine that this is free. Your imagination has become a reality. Read on for details.
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic)
How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Use Facebook To Promote Your Book
In this episode we are going to talk about the right way to use Facebook to...
Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing
Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing
How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book
In this episode, we talk about how to host a live video on Facebook to promote your next book launch. It is easy to look and sound amazing on Facebook Live!
Social Media
Social Media