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Niche Marketing: A Coaching Session
Writing to a small niche has its advantages. In this coaching session, an author asks how to market to a very small segment of readers.
A New Social Network for Authors
Learn how to avoid social media distractions, connect with qualified authors, and write better books with our new social network for authors.
How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year
Learn which Facebook ads work best for connecting with interested readers, growing your author email list, and ultimately selling books.
How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)
Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books.
What the 2021 Facebook Changes Mean for Authors
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.
10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them)
Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes.
How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer
Tricia Goyer explains how authors can connect with an enormous market of faithful readers in the homeschool community.
Search Engine Optimization for Author Websites
Learn how to improve your website’s SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.
Author Websites
Author Websites
How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch
Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.
What the 2021 Facebook Changes Mean for Authors
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.
Search Engine Optimization for Author Websites
Learn how to improve your website’s SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.
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 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
Make your author website easier for readers to find and more fun to visit by using the 5 best free plugins for WordPress websites.
Blogging
Blogging
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.
10 Holiday Season Blog Prompts
'Tis the season to be busy. There are parties to attend, presents to buy...
How to Get Your Avatar to Show Up Everywhere
Have you ever noticed how some people’s photo’s appear next to their comments and others do not? We’ll teach you how to make that happen.
It’s Time to Switch Away From Google Reader
Are you reading this in Google Reader? If so, this should be the last post of...
How to Use Google Plus to Easily Record A Video Blog
When someone talks about the advantages of video blogging for your author...
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.
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
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
Seven Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
How to Write to Market With Chris Fox
In this episode, we talk about how to write to market with Chris Fox an incredibly successful indie author of both fiction and nonfiction.
098 – 7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits
Seven tips to help you create an author portrait that captures your authentic self and communicates your brand.
097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name
Your Name The middle initial can get you in trouble Radio and TV interviews...
Podcasting
Podcasting
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.
How to Sound Great As a Podcast Guest
Are you scheduled to come on a podcast as a guest? If you want to be invited...
New Podcast: Creative Funding Show
We are launching a new podcast! The Creative Funding Show is a podcast where...
The Best Podcasts For Authors & Writers
Want to level up your publishing career? Here are 9 writing podcasts that can help authors like you.
Announcing the Novel Marketing Podcast
Are you a novelist? Do you want to sell more of your books? If yes, we think...
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
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.
What the 2021 Facebook Changes Mean for Authors
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.
Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author
Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there.
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 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