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…]
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…]
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…]