As writers, we know an eye-catching book cover is vital for captivating potential readers. Recently, I got to work with the talented team at Ebook Launch to update the cover of my portal fantasy Dreamlander. Today, I’m excited to share my experience and insights to help you find and collaborate with the right book cover […]
January 17, 2022 by 22 Comments Marketing Your NovelThe Making of a Full-Cast Audio Book: Interview With Wayfarer Producer Kenny Sargent
As of just a few weeks ago, my gaslamp fantasy novel Wayfarer was transformed into a full-cast audio book, complete with original music and sound effects. For me, it was unique experience, having been approached by new audio theater company Sargent Family Productions. They blew me away with the quality of their work, and I’ve […]
September 7, 2020 by 73 Comments Marketing Your Novel15 Steps to Self-Publish Your Book
What are the steps to self-publish your book? The modern boom of independent publishing has put the power to publish in the hands of authors—if they choose to use it. But even once you’ve decided in favor of the indie route over the traditional path of soliciting agents and pitching to publishing-house gatekeepers, what are […]
February 24, 2020 by 62 Comments Marketing Your NovelThe Professional Writing Resources I Use for All Parts of the Writing and Publishing Processes
These days, most authors identify with the title “authorpreneur.” In order to sell books, we have learned to wear multiple hats. We aren’t just writers, we’re marketers, bloggers, graphic designers, and more. As such, we are always in search of professional writing resources that can help us make the best use of our time and […]
July 15, 2019 by 15 Comments Marketing Your NovelPublisher Rocket: What Is It? And How Can It Help You Sell Books?
There are two great questions faced by every writer. One is How do I write a great book? And the other is How do I get people to buy it? Inherent in both answers is a lot of demystification, dedication, discipline, and hard work. Most of the discussions on this site are in answer to the first […]
July 8, 2019 by 47 Comments Marketing Your NovelWhy Do So Many Bad Books Sell on Amazon?
Why do so many bad books sell on Amazon? This is the question many authors are asking these days. There are far more bad books than good books (which is always true of any entertainment field), but what’s different this time is that low-quality stories often seem to sell better than good stuff. “Low-quality” isn’t […]
August 13, 2018 by 88 Comments Marketing Your NovelHow to Market Your Book–When You Hate Marketing
Writers these days don’t get to think about just writing. If you want to learn how to sell your books, you must also think about marketing. And yet, most writers hate marketing. Popular marketing wisdom, particularly within the last decade, says newbie authors should start building marketing platforms before they’re ever published. Start a blog, […]
July 21, 2017 by 8 Comments Marketing Your Novel12 Tips for Writing and Releasing Collaborative Book Bundles
Book bundles are a fantastic way to expand your platform and your writing opportunities. I have collaborated with other authors on five difficult book bundles—and have at least two more in the works. The first collection, Thirty-One Devotions for Authors, included—you guessed it—thirty-one authors, ranging from some of the most well-known among Christian authors to […]
January 27, 2017 by 33 Comments Marketing Your Novel7 Essentials for Your Book Launch
Congratulations, it’s a book! You accomplished something rare and impressive just by completing your masterpiece, not to mention surviving blood-boiling revisions and the agony of the publishing process. Now, the book launch date has been set and—surprise!—you have more work to do! Orchestrating a book launch sounds daunting, but people need your book. Take a long […]
February 25, 2016 by 8 Comments Marketing Your NovelSell More Books Webinar Replay Now Available!
Thanks to all of you who were able to attend the free Sell More Books webinar with Bryan Cohen yesterday! I hope you guys got as much out of Bryan’s awesome tips as I did. Copywriting–or learning how to write effective sales copy–is something I’ve really been focusing on this year, and I came away with all kinds […]
