Dare to dream. I did, and I ended up in New York City. Granted, that may not impress most people, but to me, a woman who’s lived her whole life in the coalfields of Southwestern Virginia, it felt like somebody handed me the moon. I’m talking about my recent trip to New York City to attend...
Benefits of Giving Y...
posted by Jodi Baker
It probably sounds counterintuitive to give away your book for free — the book you have most likely worked on for years, struggling to write at times. Why in the world would you give your book away for $0.00? If you want your book’s message to get noticed, one way to do it is to be...
Promoting Your Novel...
posted by Rebecca Elswick
You have spent years writing and rewriting a book. You’ve slaved over every sentence, often stressing over one word for days. Your paragraphs are works of art. They build into perfectly constructed chapters that entice the reader to turn the page. You are ready to publish. Now it’s time...
How to use Pinterest...
posted by Kim Doty
The last thing many writers want is another social networking platform to worry about. But, as Pinterest has found its place among top social media sites, it’s worth your time to investigate how you might use this popular online space as a resource. Unlike most social media platforms,...
To Pen Name or Not t...
posted by Yvonne Kohano
Paraphrasing the Bard, it’s a BIG question — an important one, too — and not a subject to take lightly before your first book is published or before you publish in a new genre. There are pros and cons; and we can argue ourselves blue trying to come up with a “right” answer. I know...
How to Solicit Book Reviews
posted by James Duncan
When self publishing a book, the brunt of the marketing and PR footwork falls to the author. There are many routes to take — setting up an author website, perhaps creating banner ads — but one of the most important and effective methods is to place your book with reviewers. While it might be tough to land a review with The New York Times, there are many well-respected book bloggers and small press magazines that are eager to review new books by new authors. Here are some things to keep in mind when approaching book reviewers: Make sure your book is review-worthy. A blogger or professional reviewer may agree to review your book, but if...