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Learn three ways authors can leverage marketing psychology to develop credibility with their readers and become big-name authors.
The post How to Become a Big Name Author (Marketing Psychology: Authority) appeared first on Author Media.

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Learn how to solve your cash flow problem with these tips for crowdfunding your book before it’s published.
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Few authors make a living on book sales alone. Learn how Joanna Penn generates income from over 120 writing-related sources.
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Tips and advice for securing your first speaking engagement, nailing your presentation, selling books, and getting invited back.
The post How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong appeared first on Author Media.

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Is working with a hybrid publisher the right decision for you? Learn the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how to explore your options.
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I love introducing authors to tools that can make their writing lives easier. Some tools help you write better, publish more easily, grow your email list and increase your readership. Different tools work for different authors, so I’m not dogmatic about which tools you should use. However, I do know of many scams. You’ll never […]
The post How to Promote Your Book Using AuthorsXP.com with Amy Vansant appeared first on Author Media.

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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 […]
The post Write Bestselling Pitches by Avoiding These 10 Copywriting Mistakes appeared first on Author Media.

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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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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 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 […]
The post How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith appeared first on Author Media.

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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 […]
The post How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque appeared first on Author Media.

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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 […]
The post How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets – with Tammi Labrecque appeared first on Author Media.

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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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Learn the 3 reasons some average books are perennial bestsellers while other well-written books aren’t.
The post Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves? appeared first on Author Media.

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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.
The post Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith appeared first on Author Media.

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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.
The post 10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch   appeared first on Author Media.