by CLBblogger | Dec 22, 2020 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Publicity, Social Media
by Corinne Moulder According to Bowker, the official ISBN issuing agency in the United States, self-published books were up 40% in 2018 over 2017, with an estimated 1.68 million self-published print and ebooks published. Through the boom of self-publishing, long...
by CLBblogger | Nov 1, 2020 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Publicity, Social Media
by Dan Smith Book marketing doesn’t have to be complicated, but it also can’t be taken lightly. For self-published authors, there are many book marketing strategies and tactics that can be employed, and while some may seem quite direct, or even relatively...
by CLBblogger | Oct 20, 2020 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Social Media
by Martin Cavannagh We are now living in a golden age for indie content creators. Through Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram, artists can connect directly with their fans and bypass traditional gatekeepers like agents — they can even make more money this way. The most...
by CLBblogger | Jul 31, 2020 | Author Resources, Book Marketing
by John Burke Your author website is your primary online presence, your brand, your “home” and your author platform. This is where people will come to find out more about you and your books, which gives you an excellent opportunity to present yourself and your books...
by CLBblogger | May 22, 2020 | Author Resources, Book Marketing, Social Media
by Michelle Anderstarr I will start by saying, my virtual book launch was not planned at all. My original book launch party was planned for 4th April, just before the government stepped up restrictions, banned gatherings, and closed all establishments. I...
by CLBblogger | Apr 27, 2020 | Book Marketing, Social Media
If you have a well-written book, congratulations! You have an advantage, and it’s easier than ever to connect with your readers. We’ve put together some information to introduce you to marketing best practices, creating a strong author platform using your website,...