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Need Help Please! 2 Replies

First let me say ..What a wonderful site this is!  I have seen many and this one just makes me smile. And I must say Thanks for the warm welcome. Now down to business. I will apologize ahead of time…Continue

Started by Jenn Trombley. Last reply by Jenn Trombley on Saturday.

Should a review be served as "FAST FOOD" or a "SEVEN-COURSE MEAL"? 21 Replies

I personally detest long reviews that simply restate everything that's in the book blurb with very little personal input. I much prefer short reviews that give me the reviewer's strongest and most…Continue

Tags: LENGTH, REVIEWS, BOOK

Started by Lynda Coker. Last reply by Lynda Coker yesterday.

Which social networks work best for you? 18 Replies

Hi,My blog is only two months old and I'm struggling with choosing the right social networks to engage in. Which social networks worked best for you to promote your blog? Facebook, twitter or…Continue

Started by Rosa Silva. Last reply by Julius Thompson 9 hours ago.

DRM Digital Rights Management, on or off? 4 Replies

Totally at a loss about this very important decision, my book is very 'shareable' . Should I enable or disable DRM, and what have others out there decided on and your reason behind your choice?…Continue

Started by Allison Tyson. Last reply by Leti Del Mar Jun 12.

A writer’s warning! 7 Replies

Technology now allows us writers to offer our books and stories to the world. Through Amazon, Smashwords, and such, indie writers can now sell their stuff to virtually anyone with access to a…Continue

Tags: grade, middle, ebooks, romance, paranormal

Started by Neil D Ostroff. Last reply by Irina Shapiro 23 hours ago.

Why Blogs Don't Sell Books...Deja Moo 5 Replies

We came across Blog Books while looking for discussions on why blogs don't sell books. Our blog is Old China Books book blog.Re Followers:…Continue

Started by James Lande. Last reply by Lelaina Landis Jun 7.

Ready to throw in the towel 34 Replies

I can't do this alone.  I'm sorry.  I just can't get my sales up and unfortunately with my job and other commitments, I don't have the time for promotion 24/7.  My question is:  if I get a publicist,…Continue

Started by Irene Helenowski. Last reply by Brendan Walsh Jun 10.

To Post A Review Or Not 45 Replies

So, here's my qualm. I sign up for a book giveaway. I'm supposed to read and write a review. Not a problem. But what if you really don't like the book? What if you - this is really about me, so "I" -…Continue

Started by Earl T. Roske. Last reply by Allison on Sunday.

A blogger told me blogging is a competition. Thoughts? 48 Replies

I just started a new blog myself and asked my good friend for tips, tricks, or any help whatsoever on blogging. She told me that she won't help me connect with anyone or promote for me because…Continue

Started by Julianna Smith. Last reply by Lisa LaVergne-Pottgen 10 hours ago.

Rules of the Book Blogs Ning 94 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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