21 Ways to Get More Followers on Twitter (and other social networks)
Here’s a wonderful infographic from Post Planner on how to get more followers on Twitter. Of course, many of the suggestions apply to other social networks as well.
5 Reasons Why You Should Podcast Your Fiction
Storytelling has gone hand in hand with the audio format since our ancestors told each other stories around the campfire.
I can remember lying in bed listening to Peter and the Wolf on tape, and before I wrote fiction, I listened to audio fiction podcasts like Scott Sigler’s Infected and 7th Son by JC Hutchins, early pioneers of podcast fiction.
Nowadays, we have super-professional podcasts like Welcome to Nightvale, as well as audio-dramas and radio plays. In today’s article, Matthew McLean from ThePodcastHost, talks about why you should consider podcasting your fiction.
Why do you write fiction? What’s your ultimate goal?
Is it to get published, and see your book proudly displayed on bookstore shelves?
Or is it purely as an outlet for your creativity, and for the love of reaching people with your stories?
Whatever your reason, the decision to podcast some of your work can be life-changing.
Many writers have made the leap into fiction podcasting over the years. Probably the most famous example is American sci-fi and horror author Scott Sigler, interviewed here on The Creative Penn podcast.
Back in 2007, Sigler went from giving away free serialised content, to hitting the Amazon best-sellers list with his book Ancestor.
And while starting a podcast certainly isn’t going to guarantee you the same levels of success, there are still many ways it could benefit you.
Here are the five main reasons why I’d encourage you to think about podcasting your stories.
read more: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/10/14/5-reasons-podcast-fiction/
How I Promoted a Preorder to Launch a Bestselling Book
Before I released Warwolfe, the prequel to my bestselling series de Wolfe Pack, I knew I wanted to aggressively promote this book because my readers had been waiting for it for years. As someone who releases a new full-length book about every seven weeks, I have an entire pre- and post-launch strategy I go through every time.
In this post, I’ll explain why I do certain marketing activities during the preorder period, what works for me, and what doesn’t. Thanks to this preorder marketing strategy, Warwolfehit the USA Today list at #110 on release week, and I was absolutely thrilled.
read more: https://insights.bookbub.com/promoted-preorder-launch-bestselling-book/
How to Start Guest Blogging When You Are Completely Unknown @jeffbullas
I’ve got some hard news for you…
It may come as a surprise.
If you’re getting less than 250 website visitors a day, your priority should be writing for other people’s blogs, not your own.
Why’s that, you say?
Well, because when you have low visitor numbers, writing for your own blog is like shouting in a vacuum – no one can hear you.
The benefits of guest posting are many – you tap into other people’s traffic, you cultivate relationships with other bloggers in your sphere, and you build a good reputation.
Most importantly, you get ‘DoFollow’ backlinks from various websites, all of which can help raise your domain authority.
In case you don’t already know, domain authority is a scale from 1 to 100 that predicts how likely it is that a website will rank on page #1 of the search results for any given keyword.
And here’s the bad news: if your domain authority is less than about 25 or 30, it’s going to be extremely difficult for you to get a page #1 ranking for any of your chosen keywords.
Blogging is a notoriously hard scene to break into. So here’s why guest blogging should be a priority of yours if you’re really serious about establishing a name for yourself.
read more: http://www.jeffbullas.com/how-to-start-guest-blogging/
Which Format Should You Publish Your Book In?
#Smashwords has a Podcast
Not to be outdone by Barnes & Noble, ebook distributor Smashwords has launched a podcast. It is not called WordSmash (which would have been my choice) but Smart Author:
Whether you’re new to ebook publishing or you’re already a New York Times bestselling author, the Smart Author Podcast will help you reach more readers with your words. A short preview trailer launched this week. Give it a listen now at Apple Podcasts, or visit any of the links at the bottom of this post.
Next Friday, October 27, marks the official launch when we’ll release the first four episodes. Subscribe now at Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss a single episode!
You might wonder, does the world need yet another podcast on self publishing? I think the answer is YES!
read more: https://the-digital-reader.com/2017/10/20/smashwords-has-a-podcast/
Locally Grown Book Marketing for Indie Authors
Book marketing to national media has becomes increasingly competitive. We’ve seen a dramatic increase in how effectively indie authors have been able to leverage their communities and local media.
Don’t get caught up in Amazon ranking and social media schedules.
As an indie author, part of your focus should be local. Build your brand. Reach new readers. Nurture relationships with super fans that will support you for the long haul.
Establish yourself as a must-follow local indie author if you live in a vibrant, civic-minded part of the country. Incorporate this into your long-term book marketing plan.
read more: https://www.amarketingexpert.com/book-marketing-locally-grown/
5 Simple @Amazon Sales Tips for Indie Authors
Author Marketing Experts, Inc. by Penny Sansevieri /
Indie authors can’t really take a break when it comes to book marketing, but you know what, that doesn’t mean every strategy has to be labor intensive and sometimes simple changes can really help spike your Amazon sales.
read more: https://www.amarketingexpert.com/indie-authors-book-marketing-amazon-sales/
How To Ebook 