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As we enter into the digital age, the key to success seems to be developing a strong online presence. By connecting with your audiences online, you have the potential to reach hundreds, even thousands, of potential readers with the click of a finger. Picture this: you’ve just started your author Instagram profile! You’ve set up…
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Whether you are published, in the process, or only just thinking about it – here are some tips & tricks for all children’s authors. 1 . YOUR AUTHOR BRAND Your author brand gives your readers insight into who you are! Creating something that showcases your personality is key. As a children’s author, you may also…
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When meeting with author Irony James about her upcoming inspirational novel #imatter: Unicorns Live Here, she posed the question of not only what resources were available to her as an author, but also what resources were available to her as an author of colour. Irony is passionate about being a black, female author, and wanted…
Categories and keywords are the words and phrases used by online retailers such as Amazon or Indigo to help categorize your book among similar titles, similar to how a bookstore shelves books with others of the same genre. This is the metadata linked to your online book listing. Choosing relevant keywords and categories will help…
By Cassie Smith Having an author website is a bit like a business card – it establishes credibility, a point of contact, and an opportunity to showcase your work. It can be well-agreed that in 2020, having an online presence as an author is essential, and an author website no exception. As an author, you…
Physical distancing, self-isolation and quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic have completely altered our lives. We’ve all had to reimagine the ways we connect and engage with each other. With so much fear and uncertainty circulating during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a great need for breaks from the news cycle. We are also spending more…
Tips on how to successfully promote your book in online forums Online forums offer a huge opportunity for writers and poets to share their work, expertise, and advice with others as well as engage with readers and authors. Many online communities are dedicated to specific subjects where people go to seek information, share their experiences, opinions, and…
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You’ve already got one book under your belt. Now’s the time to work on the next. But how can you afford to do this? The answer for hundreds of authors is Kickstarter, the popular crow-funding website. By executing a successful Kickstarter campaign, you could be paid to work on your book while you’re writing it.…
Book clubs are a wonderful way for authors to connect directly with readers to build a loyal fan base, ask for input and feedback to use for your next novel, raise awareness for your book and generate more reviews. 1.Finding Book Clubs First you want to create a list of book clubs. Start with your inner circle of family,…
How do you get readers to review your book? You give it to them for free. Hosting an online giveaway is one tactic that will provide a bit of extra publicity for your book. Goodreads, Facebook and Amazon have functions on their sites that give writers the opportunity to organize their very own book giveaways. The question…