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Book
Publicity and Marketing
1. Midwest
Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_mkt.htm
--Established in 1976,
the Midwest Book
Review is an organization committed to promoting literacy, library
usage, and small press publishing. This links
to independent publicists, publications, and sources for publicity and
marketing services to authors.
2. How
to Market Your e-Book
http://writetodone.com/how-market-ebooks/
--An
interview with Jim Kukral on how to make your ebook successful!
3.
How to Get
Major Publications to Review Your Book
http://www.novelpublicity.com/2012/01/how-to-get-major-publications-to-review-your-book-10-invaluable-tips-youll-wish-you-had-yesterday/
--An article packed
with tips on how to get major
publications to select your book for review, from knowing publishing
cycles to proper follow-up protocol!
4. How
To Launch An Effective Book
Marketing Campaign Without A
Publisher's Support
http://janefriedman.com/2013/11/12/book-marketing-101/
-- The main requirement is time and energy: here's the rest of what it
will take to run your own book marketing campaign.
5. 89
Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/
--From increasing your web presence to building a fan base and building
an online and offline brand.
6. . Study
Guides for Modern Novels
http://www.supersummary.com/
---
In-depth
study guides on a variety of
contemporary novels
(including many newer books that aren't covered by the older study
guide
sites.)
7. The
Book Publicist
http://WWW.the-book-publicist.
--From 'Top Book Fairs
and Festivals' to '37 Top Awards Authors Should
Pursue'
and more, this website is packed with informative how-to articles to
help
authors get the most from a self-promotion campaign. Professional book
marketer
Scott Lorenz shared his thoughts in the form of lists, essays, and
advice.
-- Book marketing is a marathon, not a sprint ... these are top lessons learned from some 200 marketing campaigns and exposes the ups and the downs of the business - and common pitfalls to avoid. Lorenz shares his thoughts in the form of lists, essays, and advice.
9.How
Attending Writers’
Conferences Put Authors on the Road to Success
https://book-publicist.com/?s=
10.Jewish
Book Fairs & Festivals
Authors Can Attend in 2015
https://book-publicist.com/?s=
11.37
Top Book Awards Authors Should
Pursue for 2015
https://book-publicist.com/?s=
12.37
Top Book Fairs & Festivals for
Authors in 2015
https://book-publicist.com/?s=
13.Authors:
Turn to Kickstarter to Launch
Your Book
https://book-publicist.com/?s=
14.Authors:
How to Get a Sales Force of
65,000 Reps to Sell Your Book
https://thebookpublicist.
15.Authors:
Check Out These 21 Fan Fiction
Sites
https://book-publicist.com/?s=
16.
How to Use Book Reviews
http://www.novelpublicity.com/
17. 101
Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.smithpublicity.com/
18. How
to Market an e-Book
Publisher Resources
1. Midwest
Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_res.htm
--From societies and
organizations to study groups, primers on publicity for publishers
and much more, this link provides
a smorgasbord of links and articles.
2. How
to Self-Publish Your Book on Amazon
http://mashable.com/2011/07/19/self-publish-amazon-createspace/
--An article on how to self-publish on the
Amazon platform using CreateSpace and Amazon's resources.
3. The ultimate guide to self-publishing a book
https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-self-publish-a-book/4.
The many variables authors should
consider before trying to get something
published:
5. How to design a book cover that sells your book:
https://www.postermywall.com/index.php/l/book-cover7. Independent
Book
Publishers Association
https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/ListofBenefits
This
long-standing organization has long supported independent publishers
with a
host of services and support, from free webinars to discounts to
members for
many services (e.g. setup fees on Ingram are waived for IBPA members).
Writer
Resources
1. Midwest
Book Review's link to writer resources
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/writers.htm
--Websites offering tricks, tips and advice for professional and
amateur writers alike.
2.
Online Resources
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/magazine.htm
--Web-based publications, from newspapers to e-magazines
that utilize reviews or publicize books.
3.
Book
Seller Associations
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pubassoc.htm
-- Bookseller groups and associations.
4. How
To Launch An Effective
Book Marketing Campaign Without A
Publisher's Support
http://janefriedman.com/2013/11/12/book-marketing-101/
-- The main
requirement is time and energy: here's the rest of what it will take to
run your own book marketing campaign.
5. 89 Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/
--From
increasing your web presence to building a fan base and building an
online and offline brand.
6.
How
to Start a Blog
http://www.onblastblog.com/
-- It's
one thing
to create a
blog, but quite another to make it engaging and consistently
attractive so readers will return to it time and again.
This article focuses on creating the
kind of blog content that builds audiences and excitement.
7.. Blogging
Basics
101
https://www.bloggingbasics101.com/how-can-i-make-money-from-my-blog/
-- How do you monetize a book blog? Directed to new bloggers who want to make money from their blog, this offers many basics and tips.
8. More About How to Write an Effective Blog
https://howtomakemyblog.com/engaging-content/
-- Many author promotion programs extol the virtues of writing and promoting a blog for one's book; but how many delve into the actual nuts and bolts of such a venture? This article does promote some services but also covers all the essentials newcomers to blogging need to know in order to set up and run a successful author blog.
9. The Writer's Online Toolkit
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/the-writers-online-toolkit/
10. Writer's & Authors Resource Center
https://www.writersarc.com
.authors
looking for help on self-publishing.
.authors looking for help with book marketing.
.fiction writers working on honing their craft.
The site is members only, but the membership is free. So is much of the
content.
11.
Custom
Writing Blog
https://custom-writing.org/blog/how-to-write-about-a-topic-you-lack-interest-in
If
you're an
essay writer stuck on what and how to write, this article about pushing
oneself
to the next level will provide guidelines that can apply to a variety
of
writer's block scenarios.
Various techniques are described to help overcome writer's block and gain new energy and inspiration.
12.
Octane
Seating's
Guide to Finding/Reading Scripts Online
https://octaneseating.com/blog/guide-to-finding-and-reading-scripts-online/
13.
Writing
for Film and Theater
https://www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/writing-for-theater-film/
14.
Writing and
Editing Software
https://training.certstaff.com/certstaffix/Computer-Tools-and-Editing-Software-for-Writers.asp
A list of digital tools for writing and streamlining the process, this
site features links to various sites from search engines to editorial
software.
15. Synonym Finder: Word
Hippo
https://www.wordhippo.com/
More than the usual synonym matcher, Word Hippo includes tabs for definitions
and usage in sentences and literature.
16. Authors Publish
https://authorspublish.com/
A free email magazine provides authors and publishers with valuable information
that otherwise would require much research. The goal here is to present “legitimate
publishing opportunities, plus we show you how to gain readers, win over
editors, and build a long-term writing career.”
That it does, with articles such
as “30 Magazines Publishing Creative Nonfiction” or “Writing About Food: Great
Recipes Make Great Stories.”
Three big pluses:
Only Legitimate
Publishers - We research and verify
all of the publishers we list. We only list traditional publishers.
No Submission Fees - Writers should be supported –– not charged money for the
chance to get published.
Open to Everyone - We only review publishers that are open to writers from
around the world.
17. Copyright for Writers
https://www.criminalattorneycolumbus.com/blog/2023/01/copyright-for-writers-legally-protecting-your-work/
What is copyright and fair use, and how does public domain work?
This succinct, solid overview of how writers can legally protect their work by understanding copyright takes no time to read and holds much value as it clarifies different legal rights.
For
Your Reference
1.
Mirriam-Webster
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
--Provides an online dictionary and thesaurus; also quizzes, a 'word of
the day' mailing list, and more.
2. Synonyms
http://www.synonym.com/
--Quite simply, "…the web's best resource for English synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions. Type in a word and the synonym finder will
come up with a list of synonyms. Check out the most popular online
synonym searches to find the right word for any occasion. Use the
antonym tool to find find antonyms and check out the definitions
feature to read the definition."
3. The Best Of...
http://www.synonym.com/
Best Blog Sites & Platforms -https://websitesetup.org/best-blog-sites/
Best Landing Page
Builders https://websitesetup.org/landing-page-builders/
How to Start an
Online Store - https://websitesetup.org/how-to-start-an-online-store/
Best Free
& Paid Web Design Software -https://websitesetup.org/web-design-software/
4. The
Best Scripts to
Read and Follow
https://octaneseating.com/blog/guide-to-finding-and-reading-scripts-online/
--Features
all kinds of scripts, script formatting, suggestions
for reading (broken down by genre), and resources for getting started
on
writing your own script.
5. Book
Discoveries
https://allbooks.co/
--Want
to
discover new authors? This website is geared to making connections
between
authors and readers, helping readers discover completeseries titles,
all the
works by a beloved author, or how to make new discoveries. Their goal:
“We hope
to eventually offer full and comprehensive book order listings of every
single
author and every series they have ever written both in publication
order and
chronological order.”
H0w-To
1.
Write
A Synopsis Of Your Novel
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html
-- What makes a
novel description mesmerizing? It's the emotions: learn how to
incorporate them into a synopsis that can sell your book to publishers,
agents, and readers!
2. Where To Begin In Writing A
Synopsis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/holly-robinson/book-synopsis-tips_b_2426724.html
-- It's scary, but it's
important: a good synopsis can sell an idea you haven't even written
about yet!
3. Book Cover Design
https://99designs.com/book-
---Can
you get a custom-designed book
cover for $299.00? Yes, you can!
Work with 10+ designers and enjoy a 100%
guarantee that you will love your cover or get your money back.
4.Website
Builders
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-cheap-website-builder/
---Are
website
builders worth it? Which builders are the most cost-effective and
easiest to
use?
This article reviews many builders and comes
from a web developer and designer who offers a professional
assessment of their
pros and cons.
5. The
Financial Side of e-Book
Publishing
https://turbotax.intuit.com/
---Freelancers
need to know about taxes and this article, updated for
2016, offers a "tax cheat sheet" for Kindle e-book publishers and any
independent self-publisher.
6. How to Build a Website
https://makeawebsitehub.com/
--
All
authors should know how to build a website that is clear yet packed
with information and detail - this hub contains the basics and offers
further links to many key ingredients for understanding how a
do-it-yourself website may be constructed. Especially notable are the
sub-links containing an HTML 5'cheat sheet' (https://makeawebsitehub.com/the-html-5-mega-cheat-sheet/) and a comparison of top
website builders:
https://makeawebsitehub.com/best-website-builder/
7. Creating an ebook
https://blogging.com/create-ebook/
--One-stop
shopping for everything about creating an ebook from start to finish,
from economics to crowdfunding to distribution options.
8.
More
About Website Building: A Study in Contrasts
https://www.theblogstarter.com/website-builders
--
This page offers a complete review of the major website builders,
including video guides to the most popular. Its author also provides
free email support to all of his readers.
9.
How
to make a Website
https://firstsiteguide.com/make-website/
--This in-depth
article covers all the
basics writers need to know and promises that by its conclusion,
writers can construct their own impressive website in an hour or
less.
10.
Popular
Website Builders: A Review
https://hostingfacts.com/
--An in-depth review of the
10 most popular
website builders out there.
11. Build a Website in 4 Easy Steps
https://www.websiteplanet.com/website-builders
--Candid pros and cons
contracting different website
builders based on the
Author's experences building websites with each.
12. How to Choose a Domain Name
https://www.bestcloudtools.com/guides/how-to-choose-domain-name/
13. The Best Cloud Tools
https://www.bestcloudtools.com/14. Design
Tips for
ebooks
15. A
Wealth of
Author Resources
16. A
Quick, Easy Guide to the Costs of Creating a Website: