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Write Bestselling Pitches by Avoiding These 10 Copywriting Mistakes
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There is a misnomer that pitching is just about getting an agent or editor interested in your traditionally published book. The pitch for the agent is just a tryout. The reason agents care about a book’s pitch is because readers care. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, your book needs a strong sales pitch in […]
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How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator
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In this episode of Novel Marketing, you will learn how to record your own audiobook using Hindenburg Narrator. Do I need an audio version of my book? According to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, the most recent data for audiobooks states that […]
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7 Business Mistakes That Ruin Author Careers
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There is one moment in the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe where a rhinoceros charges at the White Witch during the climactic battle. Before the rhinoceros can get to the Witch, a little gremlin cuts off the charging rhino at the ankles, causing it to crash uselessly to the ground. Often when […]
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How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
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How Do I Promote My Book Using a Media Tour? There are three primary media outlets you can use to promote your book: Paid Media—This is when you buy advertisements on someone else’s platform. Amazon, Facebook, Radio ads, etc. Owned media—This where you promote your book to your own email subscribers or podcast listeners. Earned […]
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Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker
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Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker If you want to be traditionally published, you need to attract an agent and a publisher. To get an agent and publisher, you need an amazing book proposal. For an author, a book proposal is like a business plan and resume all in one. It communicates all […]
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How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets – with Tammi Labrecque
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How to Get More Email Subscribers Are you struggling to get new people to sign up for your email newsletter? It’s one thing to convince your friends and family to sign up, but how do you convince a stranger to give you her email address? Strangers don’t care about you. They don’t even know who […]
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How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque
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How to Get More Email Subscribers Are you struggling to get new people to sign up for your email newsletter? It’s one thing to convince your friends and family to sign up, but how do you convince a stranger to give you her email address? Strangers don’t care about you. They don’t even know who […]
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How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener
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When it comes to writing books, one of the most popular book writing applications is a piece of software called Scrivener. Unlike Word, which is designed for everyone, Scrivener is designed for authors. Using Word to write a book is like trying to screw in a screw with a swiss army knife. It’s possible, but […]
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How to Adapt Your Book Idea Into an Online Course with Becky Kopitzke
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Learn how to further engage your readers and earn income from your expertise by creating an online course that complements your book.
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Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves?
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Learn the 3 reasons some average books are perennial bestsellers while other well-written books aren’t.
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Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith
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Independent authors need marketing tools and skills to be successful. Learn how one indie author reduced his reliance on gatekeepers and sold books directly to his readers.
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10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch
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Find out why you should delay your book launch, how long you should wait, and what to do in the meantime to improve your book’s chances of success.
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How to Tighten Your Writing with Angela Hunt
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Write better sentences using fewer words. Angela Hunt teaches authors how to identify needless words and ruthlessly cut or replace them.
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Effective Book Cover Design
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A bad book cover can ruin all your marketing efforts. Learn what makes a good book cover in this interview with a top cover designer.
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How to Get a Professional Email Address
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Your email address might be the first thing an agent or editor sees. Learn how to make a good first impression with your email address.
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Publishing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way
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One author shares what he learned from eleven publishing mistakes. Find out how to avoid these common mistakes so you don’t have to learn the hard way.
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Facebook Advertising for Authors
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Facebook can be useful for authors if you use it in the right way. Find out how you can use Facebook to help you sell more books.
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How to Launch Your Book on a Budget
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Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.
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How to Launch Your Book on a Budget
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Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.
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How to Launch Your Book in 2022
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Your book deserves a well-planned, effective book launch. Learn how to maximize sales in those all-important first 30 days after release.
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