Here’s the first thing you need to know about Twitter: no one ‘gets it’ in the beginning…
Via http://www.yourwriterplatform.com/twitter-marketing-for-writers/
Category Archives: Publishing
Do You Know Your Book Genre?
There can be many reasons why a book fails to grab readers, and while this blog concentrates mostly on the technical aspects and marketing side of self-publishing rather than the actual writing process, the choice of book genre can have major implications on both writing and marketing.
Writers often start writing a novel without giving their end product much thought, so when finished, it may sometimes be difficult to find a precise category or book genre for the book when it comes time to publish.
So here is a useful guide which explains with absolute clarity what the major genres represent, and what readers expect from each genre:
Via https://www.justpublishingadvice.com/do-you-know-your-book-genre/
Publishing Tip: Why Authors Shouldn’t Worry About Piracy
One of the common questions from new writers is, “How do I stop people pirating my work?”
Many of them are even concerned about sending a manuscript to an editor, just in case it ends up on Amazon as a bestselling book under another name.
But authors should be more concerned about obscurity than about piracy, as Robert Kroese discusses today.
Via http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/02/23/piracy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
10 Awful Truths About Book Publishing
So you want to write a book and have it published. That’s great. But before you give up the day job, here are 10 awful truths about book publishing that you should be aware of:
Via https://www.bkconnection.com/the-10-awful-truths-about-book-publishing?redirected=true
How to Self-Publish Your Book
Everything you need to know about Self Publishing, right here:
How to Find the Right Editor | Just Publishing
Since writing is such a personal act, editing becomes personal. When hiring a developmental/content editor, you need to make sure you find the right one for you. It can be difficult to navigate the sea of editors available online, so here are a few tips to help…
Via https://www.justpublishingadvice.com/how-to-find-the-right-editor-for-you/
9 Must Have WordPress Plugins For Self Publishers
If you are serious about book marketing and building your author platform, you probably already have at least one self-hosted WordPress site. Here is a list of WordPress plugins that you can use:
Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/9-must-have-wordpress-plugins-for-self-publishers/
Why Are Book Descriptions So Difficult To Write?
Nothing kills a potential book sale faster than a poor book description, except perhaps for a terrible book cover. The combination of the two together is a death sentence.
Why is it so difficult for most authors to write book descriptions that grab potential book buyers?
Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/why-are-book-descriptions-so-difficult-to-write/
The 3 Paths To Publishing & What You Need To Know
You submit to a publisher and, beyond all hope, hear the sweetest words you could ever imagine: We’re interested. Or you notice that a publisher offers a service, a manuscript assessment, and see it as a way of getting a foot in the door, as well as constructive feedback from industry professionals. When they respond, you’re overjoyed to find their assessment is glowing. They think you have something worthwhile to say, and now they’re interested.
Sound too good to be true? Let’s step back a moment and briefly explore the three arms of publishing:
How To Promote Your Book | Five More New Ideas
There are so many ways to promote your book, but sometimes it is very simple book marketing changes that can make a big difference to your book sales potential. Often the common problems with online book promotion is that it can become repetitive and potential book buyers become advertising immune.
The problem of repetition is especially the case on Facebook and Twitter. If you are using social media to promote your book, it might well be time to think about creating alternatives that you can post to create more variety and interest.
Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/how-to-promote-your-book-five-more-new-ideas/
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