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Welcome to Part 2 of our advice on what you need to do once you’ve published your book. In Part 1 (available here), we covered the psychology of post-publication, the three-book rule, and the value of different types of review. Here in Part 2, we’ll delve into expanding your platform, using social media to your advantage, how an author site and blog can work for you, advertising, book tours, and …
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You had the idea, you wrote the book, you edited it, you perfected it, you published it. Am I going to say ‘now comes the hard part’? No, everything you just did was definitely the hard part. But if you want to find readers and build an enduring readership, there is more work to do. Of course, you’re not afraid of work, you just published a book! So, where do you start? Well, in Part 1 of the …
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An elevator pitch is a quick, punchy set of statements that you can use to sell your book to a publisher, agent, or reader. The idea is that, if the person you’re trying to sell to got into an elevator with you, you’d be able to deliver your pitch before they reached their destination. Of course, that’s pretty unlikely, and the real idea is to use artificial pressure to identify the key selling …
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Though writing is often thought of as a solitary pursuit, some notable authors have seen success by working with a writing partner, and doing so is a valuable experience that many writers experiment with at some point in their career. Despite that, twice the authors can often mean twice the problems, and if you’re entering into a writing partnership, it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting …
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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. It’s a fantasy, but not in the way you might think. It’s possible, though difficult, to attract an audience without building a deliberate brand, but once they arrive, they’re going to start forming ideas about who you are. No matter how much or …
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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 engaging copy for their social media and book blurbs, selling directly to potential readers. If there’s …
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