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3 Things to Include on Your Author Website in 2023

As an author in the 21st century, it is crucial that you have a website. Whether your book is still in the works, or it’s already published, a well-designed website increases your credibility and your visibility online. The good news is that your website does not have to be complicated. In addition to a home page, your author website should include 3 things. About You Page Like your book, your website should have an author bio or an “About” page.

3 Good Questions to Ask When You Are Writing or Publishing a Book

Wherever you are in your journey of writing or publishing a book, these three questions will help you focus your efforts to avoid getting lost, wasting time, spending money on the wrong things or ending up wondering which way to turn. Question #1. WHY do you want to write your book? Be honest with yourself about the reason(s) you are undertaking this task. Writing a book is not for sissies. It takes hard work, dedication, time, and energy.

7 Things Authors Should Know About Book Publishing and Book Marketing Today

You already know the one big truth about the publishing world today – that change is the new modus operandi: The quality of digital printing has continued to improve. The ease of using online systems to produce and market books continues to improve. The choices for distribution have expanded, and The whole world of eBooks has exploded. If you’re an aspiring author who wants to write a book you can be proud of and you want to enjoy some level of sales success, here are 7 important things you need to know today.

Book Marketing: 7 Places You Haven’t Thought About

Book marketing is all about reaching your target audience. There are numerous ways to do this, including creating an author page, being a guest blogger on relevant sites, and posting on major social media sites. Once you’ve done the obvious, what are the next steps in marketing your book? Try these techniques to maximize your reach and move up your name and title in search engines. Seven Book Marketing Ideas Create an author profile in Google+, then network with other authors, publishers, and readers.

12 Ways to Promote Your Book: Part 3

Never stop promoting your book! “Whenever an individual or a business decides that success has been attained, progress stops.” –Thomas J. Watson Jr. Not every book, no matter how well written or ultimately how popular, will appeal to everyone. Not even J.K. Rowling or Gabriel García Márquez can please every reader. So with that in mind, just forget about anyone who isn’t in your book’s target audience. To be a commercially-successful author, you should concentrate instead on bringing your book to the people who will derive the most value from reading it.

7 Steps to Writing and Publishing a Book: Part II

Would you like to write and publish a book? To put your thoughts on paper for others to enjoy? In my article last week, I talked about the first three steps to writing and publishing a book that is worth reading and sharing with the world. Here are the next four steps you’ll need in order to successfully write and publish a book you can be proud of: Step 4: Create and Manage an Effective Author Platform Books are to be read, shared and treasured, but they won’t be if your ideal readers don’t know about your book.

7 Steps to Writing and Publishing a Book: Part I

Have you ever thought about writing a book, about putting your unique knowledge and experiences to paper? Then have you ever thought about having that book published, about sharing those experiences and knowledge with the world? With the right amount of time and effort, you can turn those first thoughts of a book into the reality of being a published author and make your mark. I’ll show you how. These are the exact seven steps you’ll need for writing and publishing a book that is worth reading and worth sharing with the world.

Your Life Is Golden: 50 Events You Could Explore in Your Own Memoir

Life is a wonderful gift, especially when you can look back on it! Do you have some memories that are truly joyous? Do they make you smile when you think of what happened? Or what about some memories that aren’t so pleasant? Do you also remember them and their effect on your life? Big and small, happy and sad, all the milestones and special events in your life have helped shape you into the wonderful person that you are today.

8th Air Force Historical Society praises B-17 Flying Fortress Restoration

The president of The Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Birthplace Chapter (Savannah, GA) has high praise for Jerry McLaughlin’s new book, B-17 Flying Fortress Restoration. In a two-page review of the book, Charles Sitrin says: “I found Jerry’s book to be well organized, extremely interesting, well written and easy to follow. The many photographs illustrate various parts of the restoration. I especially appreciated how volunteers or technicians who worked on the plane told in their own words the story of how a part was replicated or repaired.

5 Tips to Market Your Book on Amazon

**Want to maximize the impact of your Author Pages on Amazon? Here are five tips:** 1. Register as an Author on Author Central and be sure to claim all your books. Work with your publisher, if you have one, to set this up. 2. For each book, make sure you add as much material as you can to every category. You can spread the word about your book in these six sections: Book Summary, Editorial Reviews, From the Author, Front Flap, Back Cover and About the Author.