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Book
Publicity and Marketing
1. Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_mkt.htm
--Established in 1976, the Midwest Book
Review is an organization committed to promoting literacy, library
usage, and small press publishing. This links
to independent publicists, publications, and sources for publicity and
marketing services to authors.
2. How
to Market Your e-Book
http://writetodone.com/how-market-ebooks/
--An
interview with Jim Kukral on how to make your ebook successful!
3. How to Get
Major Publications to Review Your Book
http://www.novelpublicity.com/2012/01/how-to-get-major-publications-to-review-your-book-10-invaluable-tips-youll-wish-you-had-yesterday/
--An article packed with tips on how to get major
publications to select your book for review, from knowing publishing
cycles to proper follow-up protocol!
4. How To Launch An Effective Book
Marketing Campaign Without A
Publisher's Support
http://janefriedman.com/2013/11/12/book-marketing-101/
-- The main requirement is time and energy: here's the rest of what it
will take to run your own book marketing campaign.
5. 89
Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/
--From increasing your web presence to building a fan base and building
an online and offline brand.
6. . Study
Guides for Modern Novels
http://www.supersummary.com/
---
In-depth
study guides on a variety of
contemporary novels
(including many newer books that aren't covered by the older study
guide
sites.)
7. The
Book Publicist
http://WWW.the-book-publicist.
--From 'Top Book Fairs
and Festivals' to '37 Top Awards Authors Should
Pursue'
and more, this website is packed with informative how-to articles to
help
authors get the most from a self-promotion campaign. Professional book
marketer
Scott Lorenz shared his thoughts in the form of lists, essays, and
advice.
-- Book marketing is a marathon, not a sprint ... these are top lessons learned from some 200 marketing campaigns and exposes the ups and the downs of the business - and common pitfalls to avoid. Lorenz shares his thoughts in the form of lists, essays, and advice.
9.How
Attending Writers’
Conferences Put Authors on the Road to Success
https://thebookpublicist.
10.Jewish
Book Fairs & Festivals
Authors Can Attend in 2015
https://thebookpublicist.
11.37
Top Book Awards Authors Should
Pursue for 2015
https://thebookpublicist.
12.37
Top Book Fairs & Festivals for
Authors in 2015
https://thebookpublicist.
13.Authors:
Turn to Kickstarter to Launch
Your Book
https://thebookpublicist.
14.Authors:
How to Get a Sales Force of
65,000 Reps to Sell Your Book
https://thebookpublicist.
15.Authors:
Check Out These 21 Fan Fiction
Sites
https://thebookpublicist.
16.
How to Use Book Reviews
http://www.novelpublicity.com/
17. 101
Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.smithpublicity.com/
Publisher Resources
1. Midwest
Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_res.htm
--From societies and
organizations to study groups, primers on publicity for publishers
and much more, this link provides
a smorgasbord of links and articles.
2. How
to Self-Publish Your Book on Amazon
http://mashable.com/2011/07/19/self-publish-amazon-createspace/
--An article on how to self-publish on the
Amazon platform using CreateSpace and Amazon's resources.
3. The ultimate guide to self-publishing a book
https://www.stinkyinkshop.co.
Writer
Resources
1. Midwest
Book Review's link to writer resources
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/writers.htm
--Websites offering tricks, tips and advice for professional and
amateur writers alike.
2.
Online Resources
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/magazine.htm
--Web-based publications, from newspapers to e-magazines
that utilize reviews or publicize books.
3.
Book
Seller Associations
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pubassoc.htm
-- Bookseller groups and associations.
4. How To Launch An Effective
Book Marketing Campaign Without A
Publisher's Support
http://janefriedman.com/2013/11/12/book-marketing-101/
-- The main
requirement is time and energy: here's the rest of what it will take to
run your own book marketing campaign.
5. 89 Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/
--From
increasing your web presence to building a fan base and building an
online and offline brand.
6. How
to Start a Blog
http://www.onblastblog.com/
--
Many
author promotion programs extol the virtues of writing and promoting
a blog for one's book; but how many delve into the actual nuts and
bolts of such a venture?
This article does promote some services but
also covers all the essentials newcomers to blogging need to know in
order to set up and run a successful author blog.
For
Your Reference
1. Mirriam-Webster
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
--Provides an online dictionary and thesaurus; also quizzes, a 'word of
the day' mailing list, and more.
2. Synonyms
http://www.synonym.com/
--Quite simply, "…the web's best resource for English synonyms,
antonyms, and definitions. Type in a word and the synonym finder will
come up with a list of synonyms. Check out the most popular online
synonym searches to find the right word for any occasion. Use the
antonym tool to find find antonyms and check out the definitions
feature to read the definition."
H0w-To
1. Write A Synopsis Of Your Novel
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html
-- What makes a
novel description mesmerizing? It's the emotions: learn how to
incorporate them into a synopsis that can sell your book to publishers,
agents, and readers!
2. Where To Begin In Writing A
Synopsis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/holly-robinson/book-synopsis-tips_b_2426724.html
-- It's scary, but it's
important: a good synopsis can sell an idea you haven't even written
about yet!
3.
Writer’s
block
http://www.
25
proven tips to overcoming writer’s block, from a new
study of 2,000 writers.
4. Book Cover Design
https://99designs.com/book-
---Can
you get a custom-designed book
cover for $299.00? Yes, you can!
Work with 10+ designers and enjoy a 100%
guarantee that you will love your cover or get your money back.
5.Website
Builders
http://websitesetup.org/
---Are
website
builders worth it? Which builders are the most cost-effective and
easiest to
use?
This article reviews many builders and comes
from a web developer and designer who offers a professional
assessment of their
pros and cons.
6. The
Financial Side of e-Book
Publishing
https://turbotax.intuit.com/
---Freelancers
need to know about taxes and this article, updated for
2016, offers a "tax cheat sheet" for Kindle e-book publishers and any
independent self-publisher.
7.
How
to Build a Website
https://makeawebsitehub.com/
-- All authors should know how to build a website that is clear yet packed with information and detail - this hub contains the basics and offers further links to many key ingredients for understanding how a do-it-yourself website may be constructed. Especially notable are the sub-links containing an HTML 5'cheat sheet' (https://makeawebsitehub.com/the-html-5-mega-cheat-sheet/) and a comparison of top website builders: https://makeawebsitehub.com/best-website-builder/
8. Creating an ebook
https://blogging.im/guidetoebooks
--One-stop
shopping for everything about creating an ebook from start to finish,
from economics to crowdfunding to distribution options.