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Avoid common pitfalls and craft a series that hooks readers from book 1 to the final page There’s nothing quite like the thrill of playoff season—and nothing quite like the anticipation of writing your dream book series. Authoring a series is a bold move and, like hockey’s iconic hat-trick, there’s something deeply satisfying about pulling…
By utilizing these materials effectively, authors can extend their reach, reinforce their brand, and cultivate lasting connections with readers and industry professionals. In a digital world, these physical items remain valuable assets in any marketing strategy.
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Although Facebook and Instagram do not reveal their entire algorithms, they do provide occasional insights into how they work. For example, we are aware that our actions on the platform—such as comments, likes, and views—affect the content that appears in our feeds. Moreover, it is evident that the algorithms vary depending on whether we are browsing the feed, the Explore page, Reels, or Instagram Stories.
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Master the art of writing a captivating novel synopsis with these top tips and impress media outlets and readers alike! Focus on the main plot points and character arc, and don’t try to include every single detail or character in the book. WHAT IS A SYNOPSIS? A synopsis is a concise summary of your novel,…
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Top-ranked books by master storytellers Diane Martin, Mike Ellis, and Shelley Snow Three Tellwell authors have recently achieved a remarkable accomplishment by reaching the top spot on various Amazon charts. Diane Martin, Mike Ellis, and Shelley Snow are the masterminds behind these hit books, each of which has achieved #1 status in its respective category.
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10 book marketing strategies to maximize your book sales Promoting your original book (fiction or non-fiction) begins with understanding your unique value proposition. What will a reader get from your book? Is it entertainment? Specific knowledge or insight? Why should they purchase your book over others on the market? Is your story funnier or more…
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With so many talented Tellwell authors, it can be tricky to highlight the continuous successes and accomplishments of all of them! Their success stories grow in number with each passing month, and we couldn’t be more proud of all of our authors and their hard work. It’s been another exciting month for Tellwell authors, from…
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Our December Author of the Month, Vali Benson, has been sweeping up the book awards this season. Her young-adult fiction book, Blood and Silver, won a gold medal in two categories at the San Francisco Book Festival, took first place at the New York Book Festival in the young adult category, and won the Moonbeam…
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And the winner is . . . Every author dreams of receiving recognition and praise for their book, and with award season just around the corner, you may be thinking, How can I submit my book to awards? Well, we’ve broken it down into 5 easy steps! Step 1: Determine which awards your book is…
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So you made the decision to create an author website – FANTASTIC! A website functions as a modern online business card, and not having one can impact credibility. You will use your website to share information and news about your book, let people know where they can buy it, and offer other ways of connecting…