In this particular post, we are going to cover two successful eBook pricing strategies for authors that have a series. A common question that authors ask is how you should price your books. There is a lot of great advice on the topic and can vary greatly depending on your niche and your goal. Although these examples are […]
Email Marketing for Authors
Email marketing for authors is a powerful way to promote your book. However, many authors are not taking advantage of it. You can get started today for free with Mailchimp for up to 2,000 subscribers. That will be sufficient for most of you. However, a few years ago, I discovered TrafficWave for email marketing. It is […]
What NOT to Post When Marketing a Book – 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Let’s talk about what NOT to post when marketing a book. Have you heard of the popular TV show, “What Not to Wear”? Well, in this blog post, I am not going to cover fashion, but instead, I will be focusing on what NOT to post when marketing your book on social media. The idea for this […]
Social Networking is Powerful, But Don’t Forget Face to Face Networking
Face to face networking is powerful! I attended my first local Toastmasters meeting this week. In what ways are you networking in person? Resources: Toastmasters: https://www.toastmasters.org Go to the next NAMS: http://shelleyhitz.com/namsconference
Get the ‘Author Advantage’
An important part of publishing your book is the book description. The cover draws the reader in, but the description seals the deal. However, many authors find that summarizing their book in just a few paragraphs isn’t as easy as it sounds. And doing so in a way that entices readers… well, that’s even harder. […]
How to Use Your iPhone to Record Video with an External Microphone
I thought I would share this quick tutorial on how to use your iPhone to record video with an external microphone. Today I did my first set of videos with my iPhone. I had to go to Radio Shack first to get an adapter and longer cable for my microphone to work with my iPhone […]
Our Top 5 Blog Posts from 2014
Can you believe the year is almost over? Shelley and I have been reviewing everything we’ve done this year, and one thing I always like to look at is our top blog posts. We value our followers and strive to share valuable information with you. One year ago today, I shared our top ten blog posts […]
The Power of a Book Marketing Plan (and how to calculate increased book sales)
Did you know there is power in a book marketing plan? I found this to be true in a huge way…more on that later. However, increasing book sales is something every author is happy to see. The problem is many authors don’t know how to calculate their sales increase percentage. Unfortunately, I was one of […]
5 Investments Amazon #1 Best-selling Authors Make with Brenda McGraw
Today’s post is from #1 Amazon best-selling author, Brenda McGraw. Has God placed a message on your heart that you want to share with others? Do you want to turn your mess into your message? Do you want your struggle to not be in vain? Do you desire to make an impact beyond friends and […]
4 Common Mistakes Authors Make When Soliciting Reviews
Getting reviews for your book seems to be a hot-topic for authors. Every author wants to see glowing reviews for their books, but that doesn’t make them easy to get. If you have tried to get reviews for your book and failed, check to see if you are making one of these 4 common mistakes authors make […]