For anyone without experience in marketing, phrases like metadata and keywords can seem daunting. But in this post I'll break down the concepts and what you need to know in order to more effectively market your book.
Read MoreYou may have heard the word "comps" while looking into marketing your book. Comps is short for comparable titles. Comp titles are books like yours, that cover a similar topic or theme and are in the same genre.
Read MoreAs a new author do you really need a website? A lot of authors aren't sure if they should put together a website before publishing their first book, or if they need one at all.
Read MoreMany authors find marketing their books difficult if they don't have any experience. There's a lot of great info out there for self-publishing, but marketing is a topic that often gets ignored in favor of the creation of the book itself. But marketing your book is crucial to get sales, so I've laid out a quick timeline with some ideas for effectively marketing your book. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it gives you a place to start.
Read MoreMarketing your self-published book can be difficult when you don't have any experience. Hiring a marketing professional can be expensive, but it can be worth the investment. But there is a lot you can do yourself, so here I'll give you 5 tips to get you started.
Read MoreWe've all heard the old adage "don't judge a book by its cover," but the truth is that is exactly what we do. A cover tells the reader a ton about a book and can be the difference between them taking a closer look or moving on.
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