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If your social media includes a few literary types, you’re probably already aware of ‘17776’, the digital short story written by Jon Bois. Composed of twenty-five chapters ‘transmitted’ from July 5th to July 15th, the sci-fi story uses text, sequential art, short videos, and music to tell a …
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You may think that, as an author, you can easily publish acclaimed work and gather a dependable readership without having to build any kind of brand. That, however, is a fantasy, but not in the way you might think. It’s possible, though difficult, to attract an audience without building a …
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As an editor, I’ve helped authors market their books on a variety of levels. I’ve suggested minor changes to a work to better address or capture the target audience; I’ve sought out and helped craft author interviews, blog posts, and influencer marketing; and I’ve worked with authors to create …
[Read more...] about Your Book’s Journey Is The Secret Ingredient To Amazing Marketing
Let’s face it – an author photo is probably the last thing on your marketing to-do list, especially if you’re the kind of person who hides from group selfies or whose mouth just can’t seem to form anything close to a photogenic smile. (My mouth certainly falls into that unfortunate category, by the …
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When it comes to choosing the point of view for your book, the second person is unlikely to get much consideration. Volumes have been written on the emotional impact of the first-person ‘I’, and on the scope and flexibility of the third-person ‘he/she/it’. In comparison, the second-person ‘you’ …
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At Standoutbooks, we love the indie author. It’s hard not to – helping creative, enthusiastic person after creative, enthusiastic person get their book to market is bound to create a warm glow and a sense of affection. Despite that, we’re also the first to admit that indie publishing isn’t for …
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