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How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book
Find out how Reedsy can help indie and traditional authors create beautiful, compelling, and marketable books.
How to Publish on a Budget: Your First Five Years as an Author
Becoming a professional author will cost you. Find out how much and when an author should budget for their writing career.
How to Write Emails That Readers Want to Read
Discover the three elements that make readers open your emails, which element is least important, and how to write good emails readers want.
How to Build a Tribe Online And Form a Community of Readers
Find out how authors can build a community or readers, how that tribe differs from a platform, and how to keep them engaged without giving up all your free time.
Whisper and the World Whispers Back
When readers can’t hear about your book, they can’t read it, even if it’s really good. Learn three reasons your book promotion may fall flat.
Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author
The cold reality of being a writer is that some people will hate you and your writing. What do you do about those people?
How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper
Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.
Obscure No More Course Overview
Obscure No More is your one-stop shop for learning to build a platform and market your book. Find out how to access these 12 critical lessons.
Author Websites
Author Websites
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
Learn about the advantages of combining websites. Simplify your web maintenance and improve your online visibility the right way.
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 in WordPress
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
044 – Writing for Your Website – How To Craft Pages That Readers Actually Want to Read
Is your website copy boring readers? You only have seven seconds to capture attention so make sure your web copy works.
What Should Novelists Blog About?
Many novelists have a hard time with blogging, so they end up ignoring this powerful tool. In this article, you’ll find out what to blog about and what to avoid.
025 – 25th Episode Q&A Extravaganza
In this episode we answer questions from listeners like you. If you would like...
019 – The #1 Killer of Good Book Covers & Websites: Design By Committee
Talking Points What is Design by Committee? Something that everyone likes is...
Blogging
Blogging
Our Viral Blog Post Formula
We’re sharing our secret blog post formula with the rest of the world. Good blog posts should happen more often. We’re helping that happen.
How We Grew Our Traffic By 323% in 15 Months
Do you want to grow your traffic? We’ll show you how we grew our traffic by 323% in just 15 months.
If You Write Two Different Kinds of Books, Do You Need Two Different Websites?
Liz Curtis Higgs answers the question – “If you write two different kinds of books…do you need two different websites?” The answer may surprise you.
How to Keep Your WordPress Site Secure From Hackers
Every day, an army of evil computers are trying to hack into WordPress sites. Have you fallen victim? Here’s how to protect yourself.
13 Ways To Stay Creative This Weekend
We list 13 ways to stay creative this weekend. Add your ideas to the list!
How To Build A Community On Your Blog
Everyone talks about building a community on your blog. But it’s not something you can do overnight. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves.
30 Tips To Improve Your Writing
Are you bored with your blog? It might be time to improve your writing. Here are 30 tips to up your online game.
3 Tips For Surviving Christmas As An Author
Overwhelmed with the idea of balancing your blog and your family this Christmas? Here are three tips to surviving Christmas as an author.
Branding
Branding
How to Write a Crazy Cool Author Bio
Ten tips to help you write a bio that your audience will enjoy and remember.
078 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 4: How to Make Money With Your Knowledge & Celebrity
Explore ways for authors to monetize their expertise. Discover creative methods to boost your earnings in the writing industry.
069 – How to Stand Out When Your Name Fits In
Tips for choosing an author name that stands out and finding a matching domain name.
058 – Powerful Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift
Show Notes: She is involved in her own marketing. She’s transparent, which builds familiarity and trust She uses every channel -- differently She says "no" when her brand is devalued Her product is inspirational and unexpected She makes smart partnerships She's a...
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What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors
On January 11th, 2018 Facebook announced massive changes to what content people will see. Here is a detailed analysis of the new Facebook changes and what they mean for authors
How to Get to Know Your Readers
Knowing your readers allows you to connect with them through your writing and marketing. These 5 tools will help you understand your readers.
116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways
GoodReads giveaways, one of the most cost-effective book promotion tactics, are changing. Here’s everything you need to know about giving away books on GoodReads.
Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist
Now is the best time to start building your platform. Learn what to work on and what not to waste your time on.
How to Use Google Plus to Easily Record A Video Blog
When someone talks about the advantages of video blogging for your author...
How To Do a Reverse Image Search
Find out if people are stealing your images, words, or identity with a simple reverse image search. We’ll show you how.
How to Add “Click to Tweet” to Your Blog Posts
Ever wonder how authors add “Click to tweet” in their blog posts? We’ll show you how to use Click to Tweet and drive traffic to your blog.
101 Tweetable Quotes For Authors
Need a little pick me up? A dash of encouragement to share with your writer friends on Twitter? We’ve got you covered. Big time.
Social Media
Social Media