Blogger: Rachel Kent
Author Diane Stortz is a Books & Such client with a lovely new release, Words to Dream On: Bedtime Bible Stories and Prayers. It is a storybook Bible with delightful illustrations (by Diane Le Feyer) and …
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13 Simple Tips for a Better Blog
I was talking with a client who has a book releasing in about a year, and she was concerned about how to begin building her blog and increasing the traffic. At the moment she doesn’t have a great deal of …
Staying Focused on your Audience
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I know from experience that the longer you keep up a blog the harder it is to find a fresh topic. Book marketing ideas can run thin and you might even feel sick of your audience at …
Finding a Blog Topic
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I don’t know about you, but I struggle each week with finding a blog topic. I am lucky to only be responsible for one blog a week on the Books & Such page. I know most of …
How to be an online authority in 1 easy step
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
A few weeks ago I read an article on Writers Digest’s blog about what to consider when selecting an agent. The post was written by a blogger who had received a publishing contract within weeks of …
How to grow a loyal audience
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Recently I’ve been taking a closer look at a few writers whose followers and audience have consistently and significantly grown over an extended period of time. I wanted to find out one thing they are doing to …
Finding an Agent: The One-Two Punch
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
If I were to give you one piece of advice about your agent search, it would be this: Employ a two-part strategy.
Stand Out. The writing field is crowded. Your biggest challenge is to stand out. Think …
Social (media) Anxiety
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
Part 2 of 3
So. . . you do have a compelling website, right? One that changes often and stays fresh? Have you decided to incorporate an online store? And you are …
Promo Tips: Regarding Blogs
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, IL
Blogs require content–fresh content–that captures readers and gives them a reason to come back. One thing to consider when creating a blog is if your brand has the ability to …
Taking Advantage of the Times: Marketing
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
The internet is not only a powerful research tool, but it also provides a nearly instant connection with the entire world. Isn’t that a marketer’s dream? The question …