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Misty Evans

Book Blurb Critique by a Marketing Goddess

June 20, 2011 by Edie Ramer 7 Comments

From my post last month on blurbs, Elle J Rossi won a critique by Misty Evans (marketing goddess) and me (minion of marketing goddess). Elle gave me permission to share the process. Here’s the first blurb she sent us from her paranormal romance BROKEN FLIGHT: There were two things Anna James never planned on: Dying … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing Tagged: book blurb, conflict, cover copy, Elle J Rossi, GMC, goal, indie publishing, Misty Evans, motivation, self-publishing

Win a blurb critique from a marketing goddess

May 16, 2011 by Edie Ramer 24 Comments
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Congratulations to Elle J Rossi! Random.org picked your number! Misty Evans and I will dissect a blurb of your choice. On June 20th, I’ll post the original blurb, our suggestions, and the revised blurb. Last week I advised 2 friends to change the titles and covers for their self-published books. That’s what catches our eyes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing Tagged: blurbs, C.J. Redwine, Cattitude, critique, giveaway, hooks, indie publishing, Misty Evans, self-publishing, Witches Anonymous

Promoting Your eBook right off the bat!

February 21, 2011 by Edie Ramer Leave a Comment

It’s funny. I had this subject in mind for over a week, then today I got a PubIt newsletter. (PubIt is where you self-publish your Barnes&Noble books.) In it, successful indie author H.P. Mallory advises writers to use keywords and category words. For instance, as I type this, DEAD PEOPLE, which I published in November, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing Tagged: Dead People, Demon High, Dragon Blues, H.P. Mallory, indie publishing, Lori Devoti, Misty Evans, promotion for e-books, self-publishing

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