So much of what people share with regards to book marketing anymore focuses on the digital aspect of it. Websites, a strong social media presence, how to reach people whether they’re on their laptops, tablets, or…
Back in January, I decided to have my middle-grade fairy tale, Petrella, the Gillian Princess, which launched in November of 2016, created into an audiobook. Most publishing experts will tell you that when you’re ready to publish a book, try to…
Writing a book is an amazing accomplishment…but also extremely daunting and overwhelming. You pour your heart and soul into a piece of writing for months—even years. You’ve built up your connections through writers groups, publishing options…
Next, is Google’s Keyword Planner research! I know, I know…I said this would be simple. Google’s Keyword Planner tool can seem daunting, but trust me. This is an important step, so, for lack of a better saying: Struggle through…
In the ever-changing world of book publishing, one thing always remains a deadly constant: Discoverablity. Without discoverability, many New York Time’s bestselling books wouldn’t even graze the bottom of the list. A new book could be…
One of my recent blogs posed the question: Are public libraries relics of the past? In that blog I presented a case for the important role libraries still play in our communities. I recently discovered a reason why…
A few weeks ago, someone on Twitter asked me if I recommend any online writing courses. I replied, not with writing courses, but rather with a long list of favorite podcasts! I’ve been on the podcast bandwagon for about two years now, and I cannot…
Writing poetry and selling poetry are two completely different animals. Replete with various challenges, poetry falls into its own category, and is unlike fiction or non-fiction entries. Poetry can be marketed as a single poem, a group of poems or…
A very good friend of mine who lives in Sedona – Arizona has recently been globe-trotting the world on a series of learnings. I was fascinated to speak with her last week and we discussed many subjects and the topic lead into deep conversation on…
I packed a bag with copies of my books and press releases, made a list of places I hoped would be receptive to my pitch and started making the rounds. The local libraries were less enthusiastic than I had hoped however they did…