As a self-published author, it can be difficult finding reputable book award competitions to enter. Many of the most prestigious book awards have rigorous entry rules and requirements not suitable for …
Continue Reading about Top 5 Recommended Book Awards for Self-Published Books →
I've been self-publishing and running MindStir Media since 2009, producing a number of bestsellers for myself and others, and I can tell you with certainty that you won't sell books if you don't …
Continue Reading about Market Your Book Like A Bestselling Author →
1. Continually study the craft of writing. Take advantage of all the writing resources you can get your hands on. Read books and articles on writing. Join writers groups. The idea here is to get …
Most Facebook marketing articles give what I call “entry-level advice” or provide a sort of “Facebook 101” experience, and that’s great for folks who haven’t yet delved into Facebook for marketing …
Continue Reading about Advanced Facebook Marketing Tips for Authors & Entrepreneurs →
Don’t self-publish your first draft: If you listen carefully, you can hear the sound of a self-published author banging his head on his desk. It happens every few seconds. Listen very, very carefully. …
Continue Reading about 5 Rarely Discussed Self-Publishing Mistakes: What NOT To Do →
If you want your author website to be a book-selling machine, you have some options. You can pay for website traffic via pay-per-click methods (expensive) such as Adwords, BingAds, Facebook Ads, etc. …
