by CLBblogger | Dec 1, 2022 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Publicity, Social Media
by Brian Jud Many authors write a book based on a subject they like, or perhaps on a unique experience they have had. Successful book marketing lies in giving prospective readers what they want to read. Figuring that out depends on four pillars: target market,...
by CLBblogger | Jun 1, 2022 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Publicity
by Patti Thorn Getting your book reviewed is a crucial step in your book marketing strategy. Positive reviews tell readers that your book is worthy of their time, entice your potential audience with plot descriptions, and give you instant credibility. But there’s more...
by CLBblogger | May 26, 2022 | Author Resources, Writing
by Boni Wagner-Stafford Most writers will tell you that writing nonfiction is easier than writing fiction. This is the good news. The less good news: that doesn’t mean it’s less work to write a nonfiction book. While fiction writers often use a basic outline and then...
by CLBblogger | Apr 7, 2022 | Author Resources, Writing
by Andy Port Some indie writers use beta readers and colleagues rather than professional editing and proofreading services, because it can be far less expensive to go without formal edits, and many indies—understandably!—would like to ease the costs of professional...
by CLBblogger | Mar 1, 2022 | Author Resources, Book Publishing, Writing
by Helen Sedwick At least once a week, I get an email that reads something like “I found the perfect image for my book on the internet. Can I use it, as long as I give credit to the photographer?” or “I have the best song to set a scene in my book....
by CLBblogger | Feb 19, 2022 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Social Media
by Scott La Counte Social media writer’s block. It’s a thing! You have no problem hammering away at an 80,000-word novel, but when it comes to a 280-character tweet? Forget about it! You end up posting about what you had for dinner or what you did during...
