Writer’s Tips – Book Marketing, Publishing, New Social Media Platform and More!
I’ve collected some helpful articles for writers and authors over the last two weeks – something for everyone. From editing to blogging, to self-publishing and marketing – Enjoy!
Anne R. Allen with an informative post on how to find legitimate publishers and scams to beware of
Source: How Can You Tell Legitimate Publishers from the Bad Guys?
Editor, Jeri Walker with some excellent tips on where to market our books
https://jeriwb.com/local-marketing-tips-for-authors-58782/#comment-248810
Thanks to Nicholas Rossis for this excellent information on extra income for authors
How about a new social media platform I came across on Janice Wald’s blog – Mostlyblogging.com
Check out wakelet.com
Do you follow the Bookdesigner? If you’d like to learn about what makes a good book cover, Joel Friedlander, a.k.a. The Bookdesigner has an open invitation for authors to submit their new book cover to be critiqued by him. I’ve learned a lot from him on what elements a cover requires by reading critiques of the books entered, and I’ve entered all of my own over the years. I will add that I tied for nonfiction winning book of the month a few years ago with my book – Words We Carry, and happily settled for the Gold Star for a close second.
Hugh Roberts is back with more detailed information how to make your blogs presentable and comfortable for readers
7 Things You Can Do To Make Your Blog Posts Standout And Get Read
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dgkaye
D.G. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer, who writes from her own life experiences and self-medicates with a daily dose of humor.
32 Comments
Miriam Hurdle
Thank you, Debby for sharing. I went over to read Jeri’s post and it’s very helpful. My break is over and have to keep moving forward. <3
dgkaye
Fantastic Miriam! Jeri’s blog is always a wealth of information. <3
Nicholas Rossis
Many thanks for the great links, Debby! I’m thinking of taking advantage of Joel’s offer and have him critique my book covers 🙂
dgkaye
You are most welcome Nicholas. And thanks for always scouting out the latest in Amazon for us! Yes, you should enter your books as you publish with Joel. I believe you can only enter most recent books as there is a cut off date. Go ahead an enter your Toaster book. 🙂
Hugh Roberts
Thanks again for including a link to the most recent of my blogging tips posts, Debby. It’s very kind of you. I appreciate it very much.
Have a lovely weekend, and don’t forget to put your clocks back (if you do that in your part of the world? Is it this weekend? They went back in the UK last weekend.)
Hugs to you.
xx
dgkaye
My pleasure Hugh. I try to cultivate links that will benefit writers and bloggers and your blogging tips are most helpful! Thanks for the reminder, yes, we used to turn back clocks the same as you, but new law came in 2 years ago adding the extra week. I’ll look forward to the extra hour back LOL 🙂 xoxo
Jacqui Murray
This is a great collection of experts, Deb. I’ve used Joel for consulting–helping me with specific problems on my writing. Excellent resource!
dgkaye
Thanks. Joel is one of the leading pioneers in the Indie revolution.
Marian Beaman
There you go again, always shining a light on my next step. I’m thinking ahead to book marketing and appreciate the tips. Today I contacted a librarian about sharing my book when it is published next year. I’m glad I live in a big city in that regard.
Thanks, heaps! I will have to bookmark this post for future reference, FOR SURE!
dgkaye
So glad I could be of help Marian. Marketing is a never-ending journey for us authors. I’m sure you will revert back to some of these helpful posts by some generous writers. 🙂
Balroop Singh
Thank you Deb, the list you have compiled for us is appreciable! I have read a few.
dgkaye
Oh wonderful Balroop. So happy to hear you found these resources of interest. 🙂
D. Wallace Peach
Great shares, Debby. I always have a couple that I need to follow through on to see what’s up! Thanks for taking care of us. 🙂
dgkaye
My pleasure Diana:) x
sally cronin
Thanks Debby.. all very useful… terrific list.xx♥
dgkaye
Thank you Sal. I hope you found something of interest too <3 xx
Terri Webster Schrandt
Great tips all around, Deb, thanks for sharing!
dgkaye
Hi Ter. Thanks, and glad you found the helpful. <3
Jane Risdon
Always interesting. Yes, Janice Wald’s site is good, been following for some time.Thanks for reminding me of these. Good luck all. x
dgkaye
Hi Jane. Thanks for stopping by. Happy to share some good stuff here for you all. <3
Sue Dreamwalker
WOW Debby what a wonderful collection of links of valuable tips you have gathered all in one place.. I will be saving this page to my browser Debby for future references…
One never knows when I will get my own act together… <3
Sending HUGS your way
dgkaye
Lol, I hear you, always good to have on hand! 🙂<3 Hugs received and returning!!! <3 <3
Ellen Best
Flipped for safe keeping.
dgkaye
Ah, thanks Ellen. Good safe keeping. 😉
Norah Colvin
Thanks for curating this collection of useful blog posts and informative articles, Debby.
dgkaye
My pleasure Norah. I hope you found something useful here. 🙂
Christy B
Great variety of updates here for writers, Debby! I’ll check out Hugh’s post today on getting more reads for blog posts.
dgkaye
Glad you found them useful Christy <3
Olga Núñez Miret
Thanks, Debby. Great posts and thanks for sharing such useful resources.
dgkaye
Happy to help Olga <3
Liesbet
Thank you for the useful links, Debby! That book cover design critique sounds interesting! I had no idea this also exists, as I had only heard of first chapter critiques and such. Congrats in doing so well with one of your covers! Putting all the advice you read into action seems to do the trick for you! 🙂
dgkaye
It’s important to learn the marketing aspect of being an Indie writer to stay current on the ever changing publishing business 🙂