Hello interwebs! It’s been a heck of a month here in book land. I’ve been gearing up for the Canary Club pre-launch (the 3-6 month marketing period before a book releases) and some really cool things have been happening on … Continue reading
Hey everyone! I haven’t been around the past few weeks thanks to a much needed vacation I recently took. And boy, did I need the rest becasue I’m about to launch into an exciting new project! You probably saw my … Continue reading
Hey, guys and gals! I had an absolute BLAST this weekend over at Reading Transforms talking about book signings, etiquette and how to get asked back time and again. If you missed the live show, you can watch it here! … Continue reading
When I tell people that I’m a writer they get all sorts of ideas (and opinions) about how I spend my time. They imagine me sitting at a cafe, sipping herbal tea as I scribble away in my leather bound … Continue reading
I think it’s always good to look at other authors, not as competition, but as co-pilots in this crazy industry. I love seeing what they are doing, and how they are doing it, and seeing what I can and should … Continue reading
I was lucky enough to hang out at The Novel Experience Event in Atlanta this month and I want to take a few minutes to discuss something I noticed there: the growing trend of authors as vendors. Here’s what I … Continue reading
Today I’d like to address something extremely concerning to me. I’ve seen no less than 6 authors, all indie authors, all successful in their own right, many on the cusp of what I’d consider mainstream notoriety, suddenly toss in the towel … Continue reading
Ok, we’ve covered a LOT of author and writing related topics here, but the big one I always get is, what i call the bottom line. How do I sell my e-books? There are a million ways to market your … Continue reading
When traveling to a book signing or convention, what should your table set up look like?
Continue readingIn today’s market, authors face a unique marketing challenge. Gone are the days of people attending book events and gobbling up print copies. The digital frontier is here, and authors know a great portion of our sales are now made … Continue reading