Whether your book is traditionally published or self-published, you’ll need to put some effort into marketing. While social media posts, book reviews, and appearances on podcasts or at book readings will help build awareness and sales, the marketing experts at Web...
These days, the life of an author is often divided between writing books and online marketing on social media. But do you know what kinds of posts and book promotions are unwelcome—or even prohibited— on social media platforms? At Web Design Relief, we know that even...
Networking, shaking hands, and meeting new people is a great way to drum up interest in the speaking or book signing events you can offer as an author. But your author website can be equally effective at nabbing you some new invitations to speak—if you’re using it...
As a marketing-savvy author, you know building a social media platform is vital to your writing career. That’s why you post frequently, respond to all comments, and monitor your social media platforms throughout the day. But at Web Design Relief, our experts know that...
With up to a million books published every year in the U.S. alone, how is an author supposed to lift a new release above all that noise? Book marketing and advertising can become quite expensive. If you’re not careful about allocating funds, promoting a book release...
Many book bloggers love inviting authors to “pay a visit” to talk about their hot new read. But if you treat a guest blog post opportunity like a megaphone to shout "Buy my book!" at unsuspecting visitors, you'll lose your audience fast. The key to writing an...
Happy New Year and welcome to January’s Links Roundup! Want to know the best ways to promote your book and yourself as an author, whether you are self-publishing or going the traditional route? Here are the tools you should use, the best ways to use them—and what you...
At first sight, Instagram, a free social media app focused on images, might not seem like the best choice for writers. But if you use it correctly, Instagram is an excellent way to promote your writing and connect with fans—in fact, nearly half of all US adults use...
Welcome to August’s Links Roundup! Every author needs a sound marketing strategy to publicize his or her writing career—and what better way to promote your work than with an online platform that can reach millions of potential readers? Whether you create your own...
Writing and publishing a blog can be a great way for writers to connect with readers. Blogging opens the lines of communication between a writer and his/her audience. And in that way, it can be a powerful marketing tool. But while writers can use their blogs as a way...
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