As a literary agent, I’m lucky enough to go to a lot of writing workshops, where I usually dish advice about one of two things: query letters or social media. When it comes to social media and publishing, digital platforms have a special place in my heart. After all, … [Read more...]
Author Platform & Branding
Check out these author platform and branding strategy guides to learn how to cultivate an online presence, make the most of social media, and connect with readers.
How I Got 25K More BookBub Followers (and Why I Did)
As an author who’s written 57 traditionally- and self-published books over 27 years, I love the creative process of writing — the part of my career that involves quiet solitude, characters who do what they're told, and a relaxed writing wardrobe. Don't get me wrong, it's … [Read more...]
16 Publishers Showcasing Their Books & Authors on Pinterest
Today 42% of all online women and 13% of all online men use Pinterest. Those numbers make Pinterest one of the world’s most popular social networking sites — and they’re attracting publishers hoping to reach more readers. In case you’re not familiar with Pinterest, it’s … [Read more...]
5 Ideas for Promoting Your Ebook Price Promo on Social Media
Running a price promotion for your book — temporarily dropping the price and promoting the discount via a service like BookBub — is a great way to drive a large volume of downloads or sales. And the more momentum you get from your campaign, the higher you’ll drive your book … [Read more...]
Introducing BookBub Author Profiles
Today we’re excited to announce a new BookBub feature for authors. Any author can now claim and update their own BookBub Author Profile. Every day BookBub connects authors with millions of readers via our daily Featured Deals email. We know price promotions are an … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Get More Readers to Review Your Book
Reader reviews sometimes seem like the ultimate catch-22 of ebook marketing: While you need them to gain credibility and sell your work, getting feedback from readers is difficult to do without selling copies in the first place. However, there are several great ways to … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Writing a Killer Elevator Pitch for Your Book
You may think that elevator pitches are only for high-tech startups, job hunters, or Hollywood screenwriters, but being able to succinctly summarize your book in a very short space is a skill that every writer must master. The elevator pitch is a powerful marketing tool … [Read more...]
How Successful Authors Use Twitter To Promote Their Brand
To busy authors, Twitter can be a chaotic jungle. Given that Twitter is an important part of your author platform, how much should you be tweeting? Should you be actively promoting your books, or focusing more on conversations with fans? We asked successful authors on … [Read more...]
The 9 Biggest Mistakes Too Many Authors Make on Twitter
As an author in the digital age, Twitter is probably a part of your online platform. It’s a great way to foster relationships with readers, connect with other authors, and build your personal brand. But there are some common mistakes even the most successful authors make on … [Read more...]
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