Tag Archives: authors

Common Mistakes Writers Make by Editor Claudette Cruz

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Lindsay

As always, I’m busy writing (two or three more chapters to go to finish the draft of EE6!), and I’ve been neglecting the blog a little bit. Next week, look for a new book giveaway contest with a chance to … Continue reading →

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Where Can Authors Advertise for the B&N, Apple, and Kobo Stores?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Lindsay

If you’ve decided you’re tired of relying on Amazon for your sole source of e-publishing income (or maybe you’re not doing well at Amazon, and you’re hoping the other stores might take off for you), then you may have looked … Continue reading →

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How to Promote Your Books on Pinterest

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lindsay

If you’re an author, you’re probably already getting social (and trying to sell your books) on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn, not to mention leaving comments on blogs and writing posts of your own. I know what you’re thinking: it’s … Continue reading →

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Author Earning Extra Money Through Monthly Short Story Subscription Offering

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Lindsay

When people hear the term “e-publishing,” they naturally think of ebooks these days. Why not? Lots of independent authors are doing well publishing ebooks through the Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc. stores. But long before e-readers became popular, there were e-zines … Continue reading →

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How Facebook Advertising Works for Authors

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Lindsay

You spend years writing, editing, and polishing your first book, and when it’s finally published, all you’re worried about is whether people will like it. You don’t worry about whether people will buy it or even know it exists. But … Continue reading →

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Is It Harder Today for Self-Published Authors to “Break in” at Amazon?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Lindsay

You’ve published your ebook, done book blog tours, pimped your work on Twitter and Facebook, and you even got such-and-such favorite author to provide a blurb. Now, where the heck are the sales? Hmm. It’s a crummy reality, but, when … Continue reading →

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7 Blogging Mistakes Authors Make

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lindsay

Whether you’re traditionally published or self-published, if you’re an author, you’ve probably been told you need to blog. There’s a reason for that. A blog can be a great promotional tool if you know what you’re doing. By tracking my … Continue reading →

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Does Advertising Work for Authors? (AKA We Wanna Sell More Books, Dagnabit)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Lindsay

I never thought I’d get a chance to work “dagnabit” into the title of a blog post (or, you know, anywhere), but it seemed to be an appropriate euphemism for the occasion. I asked what folks wanted to hear about … Continue reading →

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