Prior to the launch of my first novel, I Loved You Yesterday, I consumed every piece of advice I could find about building a strong author brand. From establishing a presence on social media and designing a website to Goodreads and Bookbub, I devoured it all with the hope of establishing a strong readership.
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10 Tips to Maximize Your Author Presence on Instagram
I’m not an expert. And let’s be real, the Instagram platform changes so frequently that anyone claiming to hold the “expert” title is likely full of bologna. That said though, I am an active daily user of Instagram and have been for about three years. I started my author journey writing in contemporary romance back in 2020 (but my day job literally pays me to post on Instagram for a state university).
Launch Your Book: 5 Cornerstone Strategies for a Successful Release Day
Launch days are stressful. There’s really no other word for it. As an author, I know firsthand how many weeks, months, and sometimes years go into writing a book. Not to mention the oftentimes LONG wait for publication if you take the traditional path.
Did you write a book? Then you need a digital press kit.
A digital press kit is a central hub for all the pertinent details about your book. It’s an easy to navigate clickable link that’ll allow any member of the media to access the most needed information at the drop of a hat.
How to Jumpstart Your Author PR in 3 Easy Steps
“If you’re an author looking to jumpstart your PR efforts, you’ll be well served to follow these three pieces of advice.” Back in 2006, I transferred as an undergraduate student to Illinois State University. And to be quite honest, I had no rhyme or reason for choosing ISU outside of the fact that some ofContinue reading “How to Jumpstart Your Author PR in 3 Easy Steps”