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How to Write Book Blurbs that Sell

August 16, 2018 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment
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I know you are here for some great and truly easy to use tips on how to write book blurbs that sell, but first, an admission… I have a degree in advertising. I worked for multiple newspapers helping small business owners develop ads and advertising campaigns. Then I became a traditionally published author and just … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing, Writing Business Tagged: book blurbs, book marketing, cover copy

Technology is Changing Writing and not all for the better

April 5, 2018 by Lori Devoti 2 Comments
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You probably think this is going to be a big ole rant about texting, hashtags, emojis, etc. It isn’t. Yes, those things have changed how we communicate with each other, but I don’t think more casual in our casual conversation is a bad thing. And I don’t think they are really changing writing as in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Indie Publishing, Marketing, News & Notices, Writing Business, Writing Craft, Writing for the Web Tagged: book marketing, online marketing, writing business

3 Ways to Develop your Brand as an Author

March 7, 2012 by Monica Valentinelli Leave a Comment
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You’ve heard the phrase “writer’s platform” but what does that actually mean? What many publishers know, from a marketing standpoint, is that writer’s whose names are recognizable typically sell more books than an unknown author the reader has to take a chance on. Charlaine Harris. Stephen King. Neil Gaiman. These authors have power behind their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Marketing Tagged: book marketing, branding, marketing, pen names, writer's platform, writing platform

Promoting Your Young Adult Novel

February 10, 2012 by KristiCook 1 Comment
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Okay, you’ve done it!  You’ve written your YA novel, and either sold it to a publisher or decided to self-publish it.  Either way, it’s about to “go out into the world”!  Congrats! Now you just want to make sure that readers can actually find your gem out in the crowded marketplace.  You must promote!  But … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Marketing, Writing Business Tagged: blog events, book bloggers, book marketing, book review, book reviews, facebook, getting book reviews, social media, twitter, yalit

Dig Up and Rebuild Your Writer Platform

February 1, 2012 by Monica Valentinelli Leave a Comment
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The theory behind having a writer platform is that it allows you, as an author, to present yourself in a cohesive way to your readers. You’re the scientist who pens science fiction. You’re the musician who wrote a story about a group of bards. You’re the indie author who also doles out writing advice. Then, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing, Writing Business Tagged: book marketing, platform, writer platforms
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