I’ve often written about how the most prolific authors are those who have written many books. In the world of self-publishing, this is especially true. Almost all authors who have risen to the top of Amazon bestsellers lists have one thing in common: they’ve built… Read More »3 Reasons Why Writing A Book Series Will Make You A More Successful Author: Pt. 1
In last week’s blog, I shared with you why series authors like Lou Paduano (known for his Greystone series) are generally more successful than authors who write a single book. The self-publishing industry is so saturated. If you’re a self-publishing author, you need to stand out from the… Read More »3 Reasons Why Writing A Book Series Will Make You A More Successful Author: Pt. 2
In parts 1 and 2 of this mini blog series, I spoke with Greystone series author Lou Paduano about what makes a series author more successful than an author who will publish a one-off book. First, we learned that book series are more successful because readers… Read More »3 Reasons Why Writing A Book Series Will Make You A More Successful Author: Pt. 3
Being a book editor means I have edited some incredible books over the years. Unfortunately, not all of the books I have edited have done well in terms of sales, mostly because authors incorrectly assume that if they publish a book, people will immediately know about it… Read More »Why You Should Get Your Self-Published Book Reviewed
One of the best ways to get the word out about your book is to do a book signing event or attend a book festival. Here in Boise, for example, in the past I attended the Boise Book Fest—where admittedly, I stand out like a sore… Read More »6 Critical Things Authors Should Bring to a Book Signing
What are YOU doing to get the word out for your book? If you’re a self-publishing author—and especially if you’re serious about your writing career, and want to publish more books, build up a following, and make money on book sales—marketing should be a serious… Read More »Ideas to Boost Your Book Sales
If you have spent any time following my Facebook page, you know that I talk about marketing. A lot. Well, here I am again with some more marketing information—because to me, there’s nothing worse than an excellently written book that never sells. As I’ve said again… Read More »Even More Ways to Market Your Book
What’s the best way to spend a lazy afternoon? Browsing the shelves at a major bookstore like Barnes & Noble, a lot of readers would say. If you’re a self-publishing author, the concept of getting your book on the bookshelves at any nationwide bookseller is a… Read More »How to Get Your Book in Barnes & Noble Stores