Book Marketing Network

The network for book authors and publishers

All Blog Posts Tagged 'authors' (252)

Search Blog Posts

Scott Lorenz The Top 25 Book Fairs and Book Festivals Authors Should Attend

Are book fairs an effective way to promote books? As a book publicist and book marketing specialist, I am the first to impress on authors the new and powerful marketing avenues open to all authors on the Internet – from book websites to book trailers to social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. While these are fantastic tools when used properly, authors should never overlook opportunities to meet the reading public face-to-face where they can easily be found – at book fairs, book festi… Continue

Added by Scott Lorenz on November 26, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

ZLS Publishing, LLC The Exclusive Author-Only Store Is Now Up and Running!

For Immediate Release: It is rare that you find a company that truly believes in an author's success. You find individuals and companies with claims, but rarely do you find a company that not only walks the walk, but talks the talk. ZLS Publishing is that kind of company. Take a look at their blog, and you will see they provide publishing tips for authors that other publishing companies won't reveal. Take a look through their website and you will see they are very pro-author. They work with au… Continue

Added by ZLS Publishing, LLC on November 25, 2009 at 11:18am — No Comments

Author-Poet Aberjhani Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend

Preview of the Official Michael Jackson Opus book on display in London. (PR News photo release) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused me to rearrange my own writing schedule to help clarify various aspects of the iconic entertainer… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 21, 2009 at 9:11am — No Comments

Ghostwriter Extraordinaire November Special!

For the entire month of November, we’re offering a special 15% discount off all our editing and typesetting services! We are currently accepting only a limited number of new editing clients, though, so contact us today in order to take advantage of this special offer. Our rates are fair, flexible, and competitive; typically lower than those of an editorial/ghostwriting agency - but still giving the utmost professional consideration to your project. We'll also work with you to make reasonable pa… Continue

Added by Ghostwriter Extraordinaire on November 13, 2009 at 4:04am — No Comments

Linda Linda Leon Host of Book That Author Presents - Lea Schizas

Want to know what it is like in the day and the life of an editor which can help you get a leading edge on submissions. Listen to the wonderful interview we did on Book that Author with Lea Schizas. There a many author friendly programs on Book That Author. Also feel free to join us on Book Professionals.ning.com Continue

Added by Linda on November 12, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Lynn Pinder 30-Day FREE for All - FREE Vending Space at 2-day Christian writer's conference part of 5-day Western Caribbean Cruise!

Until December 12th, entrepreneurs and businesses have the opportunity to secure… Continue

Added by Lynn Pinder on November 12, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Karen Cioffi-Ventrice VBT - Writers on the Move is having its One Year Anniversary Blogaversary

VBT - Writers on the Move is a group of authors who cross-promote to increase visibility and readership. As part of our strategy we have ongoing monthly virtual book tours for our members. This month we're going strong and growing for 1 Year! Stop by our VBT blog site for details and the schedule. There are daily prizes through November 23rd and the Mystery Site Giveaway is a $25 Gift Card to Amazon. Visit during the tour and leave a comment - you might be a winner! Find a great holiday gift… Continue

Added by Karen Cioffi-Ventrice on November 9, 2009 at 11:31am — No Comments

Rob Shelsky Some Tips For Marketing your Books

Ah marketing! How I hate it! I think most writers do. Marketing oneself as a writer. It does make one feel like a bit of a prostitute at times, no doubt about it. Not only do we have to have good imaginations these days, the ability to come up with plots and actually take months to write them down, take the abuse of publishers and their numerous rejections, but we have to do so much more! We have to market ourselves, and our work. And that "ain't easy!" It can be time consuming, expensi… Continue

Added by Rob Shelsky on November 9, 2009 at 6:38am — 3 Comments

Michelle Dunn Book Expo of American 2010

How many of you are planning on attending the BEA in NY for 2010? What do you hope to gain from attending? I am attending again this year and am hoping to meet some publishers, PR people and marketing people, authors and friends I have met with in the past at BEA. I am also hoping to meet the publishers who have sent me contracts to look over and possibly get another publishing contract. Let me know if you will be there and share your tips for success! Continue

Added by Michelle Dunn on November 8, 2009 at 6:36pm — 1 Comment

Katherine Angela Yeboah Follow me on Twitter!

Keep up with all my latest news on twitter! Twitter Button from twitbuttons.com Continue

Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on November 7, 2009 at 10:19pm — 1 Comment

Nils Free Short Story Writing Contest TRAVEL STORIES – win cash with your story

While traveling we always have new experiences, whether they are amazing, life changing or just disillusioning. Tell us your travel story. It may deal with a travel journey to a new place, time traveling, revisiting one's past, visiting a lost love or a new one, or an inner journey. Travel reports can be as much about one's internal navigation of their emotions as a physical voyage. There is currently running a free-to-enter short story contest on BookRix for writers and readers. The theme is "… Continue

Added by Nils on November 3, 2009 at 7:49am — No Comments

Don Harold Book Marketing Resources for Self-Published Authors - BookWhirl.com

This is a 30-seconder audio visual presentation of what BookWhirl.com can do for you and your book marketing campaign. Handling book marketing and publicity can be strenuous and expensive, but with BookWhirl.com, we make sure that your campaign is extensively efficient even if you’re just within the four corners of your home. BookWhirl.com offers book marketing services for self-published authors. Just like how birds fly a thousand miles, BookWhirl.com can keep your books tweeting endlessly; to… Continue

Added by Don Harold on November 3, 2009 at 3:02am — No Comments

Ghostwriter Extraordinaire November Special!

For the entire month of November, we’re offering a special 15% discount off all our editing and typesetting services! We are currently accepting only a limited number of new editing clients, though, so contact us today in order to take advantage of this special offer. Our rates are fair, flexible, and competitive; typically lower than those of an editorial/ghostwriting agency - but still giving the utmost professional consideration to your project. We'll also work with you to make reasonable pa… Continue

Added by Ghostwriter Extraordinaire on November 2, 2009 at 6:49pm — No Comments

Francis Hamit My guest post on Joe Wikert's Kindleville blog -- Why I pulled my Kindle edition

Joe Wikert asked me to doa gurst post for his blog about Amazon Kindle; Here's the link. http://kindleville.blogspot.com/2009/11/francis-hamit-authors-point-of-view.html Continue

Added by Francis Hamit on November 2, 2009 at 3:38pm — No Comments

ZLS Publishing, LLC Are you a published author? Author Plaques for All Published Authors!

Have you had a book published? If yes, that means you have a book cover. How about having that book cover laminated on a wooden plaque with engraving options that say things like: (Option 1)-Bestselling Author - 5,000+ Books Sold + your name (Option 2)-Bestselling Author – 2,500+ Books Sold + your name (Option 3)-Superb Bookselling – 1,000+ Books Sold+ your name (Option 4)-Gold Book Status – 500+ Books Sold + your name (Option 5)-Author Extrordinnaire-100+ Books Sold + your name (Option 6)-Award… Continue

Added by ZLS Publishing, LLC on November 1, 2009 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Linda Linda Leon Host of Book That Author Interviews Greg Middleton Author of Real Men

I had a wonderful interview today with Greg Middleton. Greg worked in the entertainment industry as a composer for some of the biggest recording artists such as Rick James, The Temptations and many others. His new book Real Men is an intense study on the dysfunction of men in society today and what can be done to change that. Greg believes that men play a pivitol role in society and if they fail in their role everyone suffers. However there is no need to fail. He has practicle insight that will… Continue

Added by Linda on October 29, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Lynn Pinder Christian authors use blog talk radio to spread the love of Christ!

Click http://www.examiner.com/x-17533-Baltimore-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Christian-authors-use-blog-talk-radio-to-spread-their-love-of-Christ to learn how a group of Christian authors are using blog talk radio to spread the love of Christ! Continue

Added by Lynn Pinder on October 28, 2009 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Judith New Release - Love's True Enchantment

My full length novel, Love's True Enchantment has been released from The Wild Rose Press!!!

The Wild Rose Press

… Continue

Added by Judith on October 28, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Alba Henderson BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SPONSORED BY I-VIRTUAL ASSIST BOOK TOURS "PLAN YOUR OWN SUCCESSFUL BOOK TOUR…

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SPONSORED BY I-VIRTUAL ASSIST BOOK TOURS "PLAN YOUR OWN SUCCESSFUL BOOK TOUR" 10-DAY CHALLENGE WORKSHOP Now offering 2 workshops OCTOBER 26, 2009 and NOVEMBER 16,2009 STILL TIME TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE You’ve Published Your Book…Now What?If you’re ready to build your platform, be recognized as an expert author and boost your book sales join us for this exciting, one-of-a-kind wo… Continue

Added by Alba Henderson on October 26, 2009 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Julie Okabayashi Check out the new photos of upcoming programs in 2010

Look who's coming to the Clark County Library in 2010: Jan 27- Meet The Authors-- Career Builders with Scott Linklater, Robin Jay, and Mark Spiroff. Jan 28- Las Vegas & The Mob with Dennis Griffin, Vito Colucci, Tim Redsull and special guest Henry Hill. Feb 24- Meet The Authors-- Master Cheat- How Joe The Gambler Scams The Casinos with Jack Miller. Feb 27- Local Authors Book Fair- over 30 authors, writers groups and book clubs! Continue

Added by Julie Okabayashi on October 25, 2009 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Latest Blog Posts

Most Popular Blog Posts

Monthly Archives

2009

2008

2007

1999

About

John Kremer John Kremer created this Ning Network.

Twitter Mania Manual

Download for free at http://www.bookmarket.com/50WaystoTweet.htm.

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

© 2009   Created by John Kremer on Ning.   Create a Ning Network!

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service