All Discussions Tagged 'authors' - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-28T19:37:19Zhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=authors&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noList of the top 100 prolific writers on Amazontag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2019-03-16:523145:Topic:7326392019-03-16T11:24:08.725Zalex krakohttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/alexkrako
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Quick post to let you know that I put up a page listing the top 100 writers on Amazon - in terms of number of books featured in best seller lists.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kindleranker.com/kindle_best_selling_writers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.kindleranker.com/kindle_best_selling_writers/</a></p>
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<p>Might help with the inspiration ;)</p>
<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Alex</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Quick post to let you know that I put up a page listing the top 100 writers on Amazon - in terms of number of books featured in best seller lists.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kindleranker.com/kindle_best_selling_writers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.kindleranker.com/kindle_best_selling_writers/</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Might help with the inspiration ;)</p>
<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Alex</p> Krullstone Publishingtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2015-06-22:523145:Topic:6634502015-06-22T00:44:48.513ZKrullstone Publishinghttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/KrullstonePublishing
<p>I started this discussion simply to plug a little self-promotion for some of our authors. I didn't want to overwhelm any other forums with multiple shameless plugs so I decided to post them all here, and y'all feel free to check out any of our books! They range from children's and Christian to fantasy and non-fiction and can be found on either Amazon or our website at <a href="http://www.krullstonepublishing.com">http://www.krullstonepublishing.com</a>. </p>
<p>I started this discussion simply to plug a little self-promotion for some of our authors. I didn't want to overwhelm any other forums with multiple shameless plugs so I decided to post them all here, and y'all feel free to check out any of our books! They range from children's and Christian to fantasy and non-fiction and can be found on either Amazon or our website at <a href="http://www.krullstonepublishing.com">http://www.krullstonepublishing.com</a>. </p> Introducing How To Promote and Market Your Book by Madi Predatag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2014-07-23:523145:Topic:6353902014-07-23T15:50:19.530ZMadi Preda - AuthorsPRhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/MadiPredaAuthorsPR
<p>As <strong>Madi Preda</strong> describes the importance of book marketing and PR in authors success, the book is a good read for aspiring writers and marketers or for well established ones who want to embrace and take an active role in their book’s publicity and make the book a success.</p>
<p>How readers perceive a book has an important role when it comes to brand yourself as a writer and promote a book efficiently and the ability to do this has become essential.No matter how talented an…</p>
<p>As <strong>Madi Preda</strong> describes the importance of book marketing and PR in authors success, the book is a good read for aspiring writers and marketers or for well established ones who want to embrace and take an active role in their book’s publicity and make the book a success.</p>
<p>How readers perceive a book has an important role when it comes to brand yourself as a writer and promote a book efficiently and the ability to do this has become essential.No matter how talented an author is;if the readers don’t know about a book how will they know to buy it or if it is a good one or not?</p>
<p><strong> “Writing a book without promoting it is like waving to someone in a dark room. You know what have you done but nobody else does.”</strong><br/> <strong>~Madi Preda</strong></p>
<p><strong>How To Promote and Market Your Book by Madi Preda</strong> is an easy to read and understandable guide designed to help every author to chart their own path and stand up and say to the world “Here is my book” and communicate the message from between the covers in an orginal way that call to action and make their book a must read.<strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-861" src="http://authorspromotion.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/last-cover.jpg?w=230&h=300" alt="LAST COVER"/></strong></p>
<p>The readers will:</p>
<p>- understand why a strategic planning can be a significant advantage</p>
<p>- get used to marketing techniques tailored to specific genres including guidance in identifying the right audience and find useful contacts</p>
<p>- build a strong online presence and author’s platform while learning strategies for maximizing exposure and increase sales.</p>
<p><strong>Madi Preda</strong>‘s Book, <strong>How To Promote and Market Your Book</strong> is a detailed, accessible and practical guide on how to make the most of social media marketing and where to start.Is a must have book which reflects changes and trends in online marketing practice,offering many case studies on publicity campaigns for different genres, marketing plans, and many contact lists for pitching media,book bloggers, and websites for promotion.</p>
<p>How to Promote and Market Your Book can be order at Sony,Apple, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-promote-and-market-your-book-madi-preda/1119611626?ean=2940045962346">B&N</a>, <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/How-To-Promote-Market-Your/book-0Q6ajrTX3EeMEfGEnozggw/page1.html?s=o1UR5ORXP0W6Qu45h7Qivg&r=1">Kobo</a>, and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/440234">Smashwords</a></p>
<p><strong>ISBN 9781310593680 – Electronic Edition</strong></p>
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<p><strong>About the author</strong></p>
<p><strong>Madi Preda</strong> is a freelance publicist, who started doing promotion for books and writers when her husband published his two novels.<span class="WEBON_SIZE" style="font-size: 12px;">Authors PR Madi Preda works with authors and publishers to create effective online marketing campaigns for traditional, <img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-885" src="http://authorspromotion.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/profile_photo.jpg?w=111&h=150" alt="PROFILE_PHOTO"/>self-published and print-on-demand books. At Authors PR she promotes all genres, including romance, mystery, thrillers, inspirational, spirituality, self-help, how-to, literary fiction, business, parenting, relationships and more.</span> She created publicity campaigns for many writers, traditional or self published, publicizing more than 50 books within a year of launching her first campaign. Madi is helping authors to gain more exposure and media coverage through her online marketing campaigns and as a result of her experience she decided to write a practical guide for authors, or aspiring writers, in marketing, explaining step by step how to make a book successful from the manuscript stage to wholesale distribution.</p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/MadiPreda" target="_blank">https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/MadiPreda</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bookspromotion" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bookspromotion</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://authorspr.tripod.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://authorspr.tripod.com</span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://authorspromotion.wordpress.com">http://authorspromotion.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8264654.Madi_Preda">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8264654.Madi_Preda</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a title="View public profile" href="http://gr.linkedin.com/pub/authors-promotion/78/9b9/2b5/" name="webProfileURL" id="webProfileURL">gr.linkedin.com/pub/authors-promotion/78/9b9/2b5/</a></div>
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<p>getting work to readers seems to be the hardest part of e-publishing. Couple of quick requests/questions </p>
<p>Has anyone got a technique/ plan for getting work to your genre readers i.e. fantasy, comedy, murder-mystery etc.?</p>
<p>Do you know of sites that are not 'writer' orientated and more 'reader' orientated?</p>
<p>Outside of the internet what would people suggest can be done to improve a writer's profile?</p>
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<p>any constructive answers and tips are most…</p>
<p>getting work to readers seems to be the hardest part of e-publishing. Couple of quick requests/questions </p>
<p>Has anyone got a technique/ plan for getting work to your genre readers i.e. fantasy, comedy, murder-mystery etc.?</p>
<p>Do you know of sites that are not 'writer' orientated and more 'reader' orientated?</p>
<p>Outside of the internet what would people suggest can be done to improve a writer's profile?</p>
<p></p>
<p>any constructive answers and tips are most welcome</p>
<p></p>
<p>S.</p>
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<p>ps, what's the policy with 'friends' on this site, do you ask people you've spoken to or just randomly make friends?? ...feeling lonely (smile)</p> 5 Tips to self-market your self-published book from FastPenciltag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-10-02:523145:Topic:5989642013-10-02T18:11:33.986ZFastPencilhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/FastPencil
<div class="spPostContentSection"><div class="spPostContent" id="spPostIndexContent4827"><p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I'm here from <a href="http://www.fastpencil.com" target="_blank">FastPencil</a>, the fastest, easiest way to write and publish your book. We've joined the forum to share information that we hope is helpful for marketing your books, starting with the tips below. For additional tips and resources, please visit our blog at…</p>
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<div class="spPostContentSection"><div id="spPostIndexContent4827" class="spPostContent"><p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I'm here from <a href="http://www.fastpencil.com" target="_blank">FastPencil</a>, the fastest, easiest way to write and publish your book. We've joined the forum to share information that we hope is helpful for marketing your books, starting with the tips below. For additional tips and resources, please visit our blog at <a href="http://fastpencil.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fastpencil.wordpress.com</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks,<br/> FastPencil</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>5 Tips to self-market your self-published book</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Build a readership before publishing. Before completing your book, set up a Facebook page, blog or newsletter and send it to those close to you like family, friends and even your writing group and any other organization you’re part of. Now, when you’re completing your book, bring your followers along for the ride by giving them sneak peeks of your work, soliciting feedback and showing potential cover designs. Even better, get them involved by asking them what they think your characters should do next!</li>
<li>Get social. While having your own social media accounts, blog, and/or website for your books is important, don't forget to get out there and interact with your new online community. Commenting on, replying to and engaging with other authors and bloggers or on relevant websites will help put your name out there and drive traffic back to your site.</li>
<li>Word of mouth. Don’t be shy- talk about your book! Tell people that you’ve written something that you’re passionate about and ask if you can share it with them. Be careful not to be pushy, but if the moment seems right, mention your book! You never know who your biggest fan will be- it could be your hair stylist, doctor, someone you've met at a cocktail party…anyone!</li>
<li>Get your book reviewed. You don’t have to be a bestselling author to get your book reviewed. Start small and ask your friends to chat about it in book clubs, online or via their social media pages. Next, send your book to your local newspaper for a review; then aim for book bloggers and online retailers such as Amazon.</li>
<li>Take advantage of free tools. You’d be surprised with how many free online tools there are to help readers quickly find and purchase your book. Many self-publishing companies have these tools readily available on their platform. For instance, <a href="http://www.fastpencil.com" target="_blank">FastPencil</a> has a <a href="http://fastpencil.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/3-free-promotional-tools-from-fastpencil/" target="_blank">BookBuy Page</a>, which offers authors a unique URL web page to hosts their published book, book preview and purchase information, making it a one-stop-shop for potential buyers.</li>
</ol>
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</div> Successful Social Media Marketing Stories and Tipstag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-09-30:523145:Topic:5987822013-09-30T20:53:58.262ZSude Khanianhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/SudeKhanian
<p>Social Media is an effective tool for branding as well as selling a book but that is only if you know how to invest your time on it and not waste your time on it.</p>
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<p>There are many techniques to achieve results there quick, at no or little cost [compared to traditional PR approaches]. From time to time, I am sharing those tips with my members on my Lnkedin Group Socialmedia 4 Authors <a href="http://linkd.in/192sdqO">http://linkd.in/192sdqO</a> Feel free to send a join request.…</p>
<p>Social Media is an effective tool for branding as well as selling a book but that is only if you know how to invest your time on it and not waste your time on it.</p>
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<p>There are many techniques to achieve results there quick, at no or little cost [compared to traditional PR approaches]. From time to time, I am sharing those tips with my members on my Lnkedin Group Socialmedia 4 Authors <a href="http://linkd.in/192sdqO">http://linkd.in/192sdqO</a> Feel free to send a join request. <br/>I approve requests manually but that is because I want to make sure we will be having a spam free site and no one is there fishing for clients by giving bad advices.</p>
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<p>In the meantime, for those of you who don't like linked-in, let's share our success stories and tips here.</p> What is Your Favorite Book?tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-07-16:523145:Topic:5812222013-07-16T06:32:19.413ZChristy Penmanhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ChristyPenman
I am always curious to find out more about other authors, so I have two questions...<br />
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What is your favorite book? Who is your favorite author, if you have one?<br />
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My favorite book is 'The Goose Girl' by Shannon Hale, and my favorite author is E.B.White.<br />
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Christy Penman<br />
<a href="http://christypenman.webs.com">http://christypenman.webs.com</a>
I am always curious to find out more about other authors, so I have two questions...<br />
<br />
What is your favorite book? Who is your favorite author, if you have one?<br />
<br />
My favorite book is 'The Goose Girl' by Shannon Hale, and my favorite author is E.B.White.<br />
<br />
Christy Penman<br />
<a href="http://christypenman.webs.com">http://christypenman.webs.com</a> What is Your Favorite Book?tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-07-16:523145:Topic:5813142013-07-16T06:32:00.030ZChristy Penmanhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ChristyPenman
I am always curious to find out more about other authors, so I have two questions...<br />
<br />
What is your favorite book? What is your favorite author, if you have one?<br />
<br />
My favorite book is 'The Goose Girl' by Shannon Hale, and my favorite author is E.B.White.<br />
<br />
Christy Penman<br />
<a href="http://christypenman.webs.com">http://christypenman.webs.com</a>
I am always curious to find out more about other authors, so I have two questions...<br />
<br />
What is your favorite book? What is your favorite author, if you have one?<br />
<br />
My favorite book is 'The Goose Girl' by Shannon Hale, and my favorite author is E.B.White.<br />
<br />
Christy Penman<br />
<a href="http://christypenman.webs.com">http://christypenman.webs.com</a> Novels may dietag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-01-20:523145:Topic:5609822013-01-20T20:10:22.973ZNeil Ostroffhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/NeilOstroff
<p>I’ve been writing 50,000-70,000 word novels for a while now and to do it properly takes a lot of time. My fastest writing ever was last year when I finished a 60,000 word novel in eight months. And I do believe there will always be readers who want to immerse themselves in a long, detailed story. However, I also believe that a new wave of reading experiences will take over the future. What are these, you ask?</p>
<p>As our lives become busier and busier, it’s harder to find time to sit and…</p>
<p>I’ve been writing 50,000-70,000 word novels for a while now and to do it properly takes a lot of time. My fastest writing ever was last year when I finished a 60,000 word novel in eight months. And I do believe there will always be readers who want to immerse themselves in a long, detailed story. However, I also believe that a new wave of reading experiences will take over the future. What are these, you ask?</p>
<p>As our lives become busier and busier, it’s harder to find time to sit and just read a book. People have shorter and shorter intervals of spare moments; a twenty-minute bus commute or a ten minute wait in a parking lot to pick up your kid are the norm. We need quick, exciting stories to pass the time.</p>
<p>I believe readers and writers will see a new trend of the reading experience evolve. I think shorter series novels will take the place of long, epic ones. These stories will hook the reader immediately and satisfy the escapism bug without delving too deeply into page upon page of subplots, characterization, and long, overly developed plots. Like a quick shot of whiskey to loosen you up instead of a whole evening of drinking.</p>
<p>Gone will be the days of $2.99, $1.99, or even $0.99 ebooks. These short, series novellas will cost a quarter, or a dime, or maybe even free to hook an audience into the series. Fans will alert others when a new novella is released and the viral effects will be staggering (assuming you can write a good story).</p>
<p>Authors will have to be extremely prolific in the near future to keep up with the demand of writing a dozen or more series novellas a year. But the big corporate pressures of the past to create a perfect, profitable, publishing package will go extinct. Readership will decide what series are worth their time, not a table of executives sitting on a high floor of a skyscraper in New York City.</p>
<p>That said, I have nearly completed the first novella in my planned six-book dystopian series. Each book will be priced at $0.99 and end with a killer cliffhanger (much like the television series’ LOST and THE X FILES always did) hooking the audience to purchase the next book. Bring on the future of book publishing and readers. This is the most exciting, innovative time ever to be an author.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com/">http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com</a></p> For all the mystery lovers out theretag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-11-30:523145:Topic:5489272012-11-30T14:35:37.317ZPatricia Gligorhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/PatriciaGligor
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: times new roman,times;">Today is Day 5 of the Mystery We Write Blog Tour featuring interviews with authors, writing and marketing tips and book giveaways.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: times new roman,times;">To view a slideshow of the participating authors and the books they're giving away, go to:…<br></br></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: times new roman,times;">Today is Day 5 of the Mystery We Write Blog Tour featuring interviews with authors, writing and marketing tips and book giveaways.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: times new roman,times;">To view a slideshow of the participating authors and the books they're giving away, go to:<br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: times new roman,times;"><a href="http://pat-writersforum.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://pat-writersforum.blogspot.com</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: times new roman,times;">Leave a comment for a chance to win!<br/></span></p>