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DrDLN

Do Authors make good book buyers? 13 Replies

I just wonder that we are spending quite a bit of time promoting books to boards most often visited by authors. I don't think authors buy many books.I am curious, if it will make more sense to find…Continue

Started by DrDLN. Last reply by Kelli Wheelwright yesterday.

Michelle Isenhoff

Advertise? Where? 21 Replies

I'm curious where different authors advertise their work. I was new to self-publishing last year.  I published all four of my children's novels, and I've spent a lot of time building a blogging and…Continue

Started by Michelle Isenhoff. Last reply by Jennifer Kitchens 2 hours ago.

Crystal Kelly

Self publishing vs. Traditional 16 Replies

From experience what are the advantages of self publishing vs. Traditional publishing and would love to hear personal success stories

Started by Crystal Kelly. Last reply by Crystal Kelly 22 minutes ago.

Kelli Wheelwright

How to Get on the ARC lists 17 Replies

I have heard from some reviewers that they receive periodic mail from publishing houses, including ARCs. How do you get on their list of reviewers to send ARCs to? Anyone have a contact email or…Continue

Started by Kelli Wheelwright. Last reply by Diane Estrella 2 hours ago.

DrDLN

Any onething that boosted your sales 16 Replies

I have noticed authors reporting sales in response to various marketing activities.What is one thing you did that showed significant increase in your book sales.For example, was it Book Blogs, KB…Continue

Started by DrDLN. Last reply by Emma Daley 12 hours ago.

Kelli Wheelwright

HELP! Character Names... 21 Replies

I have been trying to write my first book, based on my teenage years. Since its based on my life, I am having a hard time coming up with new names for my characters.... I would LOVE your…Continue

Started by Kelli Wheelwright. Last reply by Kelli Wheelwright on Monday.

Kelli Wheelwright

Profit Difference- Publisher or Self Published? 38 Replies

What is the Authors profit difference between going with a publishing house vs. self publishing? Which do you prefer and why? Thank you!K Wheelwright…Continue

Started by Kelli Wheelwright. Last reply by William J Gaskins on Monday.

Paula McBride

What makes a good children's picture book? 18 Replies

One thing I've learned through writing and selling is, children just seem to love rhyming books. Out of 6 picture ebooks I have on Amazon, the two rhyming ones outsell the others by around 3 times!…Continue

Tags: rhyming, rhyme, picture, books, children's

Started by Paula McBride. Last reply by Paula McBride on Saturday.

bethany (dreadlock girl)

Rules of the Book Blogs Ning 76 Replies

The administrators of the Book Blogs Ning have drafted up some rules for this group that we feel are for the protection of all our members. I would encourage you to read what we have written up and…Continue

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