by Penny Sansevieri | Jan 8, 2019 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 5 minutesThere’s a lot of book marketing “stuff” out there for authors, and while much of it is fantastic – it’s a bit like drinking from a firehose if you’re trying to consume all of that information. This list is geared with a very specific eye to what...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 26, 2018 | Book Marketing Basics, Social Media for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesThese types of lists are always hard for me because there really are a lot of standouts when it comes to finding solid author marketing advice. I’ve put this list together based on real professional experiences I’ve had with people, and of...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 18, 2018 | Bestseller Essentials, Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 5 minutesDear indie author. The new year is freshly upon us along with our book marketing efforts. Let me take this time to let you in on things NOT to do in 2019. Mistake #1: Stealing ideas from other authors Okay, this isn’t as nefarious as it sounds...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 5, 2018 | Amazon Updates & Marketing Tips, Bestseller Essentials, Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Amazon pre-order option for KDP authors (Kindle Direct Publishing has really helped level the playing field between traditionally published authors and those who have self-published through KDP. Let’s look at how this can benefit your Amazon...
by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 6, 2018 | Bestseller Essentials
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s an exciting time to be an author, especially as we’ve just entered NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). But whether you’re attempting to write a novel in a month, or you’re just plodding along, trying to finish the book you started...