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Does anyone use LULU? 4 Replies

I am using LULU for the first time and I see that it says Amazon is an option, but when I uploaded my ebook it only gave nook and Ibook as an option.So I have a few questions:1. Will it show up on…Continue

Started by J.L McFadden. Last reply by Gerald A Simpkins on Wednesday.

Book Tours 10 Replies

I am still new with my book being the first book out since the end of March. What is a book tour anyways. I am still a little confused but do not want to miss an opportunity to promote the book as…Continue

Started by Jen Raygoza. Last reply by Jen Raygoza yesterday.

To Post A Review Or Not 32 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 Bri Meets Books 1 hour ago.

Does Social Networking Benefit You? 22 Replies

Over the past few months that I've been blogging I've noticed that lots of people have Twitter accounts and Facebook pages. Only my Google + is available to my followers.What I'm wondering though is…Continue

Tags: twitter, promote, page, facebook, networking

Started by Laura (Music Plus Books). Last reply by Laura (Music Plus Books) on Wednesday.

Ads on your blog 11 Replies

Fellow bloggers, Has anyone added Google ads onto your blog? How did you do it? What are your thoughts about ads?Continue

Started by Raven Reviews. Last reply by William Kendall 8 hours ago.

Good website to sign up for blog tours / hops & other ways to promote? 20 Replies

Hey, it's me again! I won't spam this board, I promise.I would love to participate in book tours and hops, but I'm a little stuck on where to find a place to sign up. Is there a site that's just for…Continue

Tags: promote, hops, tours, blog, giveaway

Started by Julianna Smith. Last reply by Sylvia Kerslake yesterday.

Which is more profitable, KDP Selects or publishing through multiple venues? 15 Replies

Hi, everyone. I'd like to tap into the collective wisdom of the group. In your experience, which way of self-publishing an ebook is more profitable, selling through multiple venues (Amazon, B&N,…Continue

Started by Richard Lee Byers. Last reply by Gerald A Simpkins on Wednesday.

What Works Best? 10 Replies

As authors, we all tend to do the same thing and use the same tools when it comes to promoting and marketing. Some of them work of us and other ones don't which brings me to my question, what…Continue

Started by Justin Bienvenue. Last reply by Gerald A Simpkins on Wednesday.

A blogger told me blogging is a competition. Thoughts? 37 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 Bri Meets Books yesterday.

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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    GPS Your Best Life: Charting Your Destination and Getting There in Style, Charmaine Hammond and Debra Kasowski, 2012, ISBN 9781936332267This book compares the journey through life to going on a trip using your car's GPS system.When using a GPS, you need to start with entering your present location. The book has a questionnaire to help determine where you are now, emotionally and psychologically. Then you can enter your destination, or your ultimate goal (it can range from losing a few pounds to…See More
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    Help!!! I need your opinion please!

    Ok here is the situation. Sorry I can't mention anythink specific as I am too sad, disappointed, hurt. . . to even write the name and title of the book.2 weeks ago, I got two review requests for book #1 and #2 from this publisher I am working with for the past 2 years. (though they were sent by two different publicists). One of the two review requests was for this book (#2) I was supposed to buy. Since I've been receiving books from this publisher, as I said for the last 2 years, I assumed the…See More
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    Just recommended a book for preschool kids - 'Press Here' by Hervé Tullet that not only competes with the bleeding edge gadgetry but... wins.You can read more about it here: Press Here on Book Recommendations It’s really awesome to find something in our fast forward times that proves imagination is still more potent than batteries! Do let me know if you’ve come across more such hidden gems.  Thanks.See More
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    My book is on sale from today May 25 - 31. To learn more about the book visit my blog and follow the link to Smashwords. Available in all electronic formats. Today I did something different as well. I have a character Interview with the villain of the book Falcon, The Pirate King. You can also go and vote for my book on Goodreads.Historical Fiction Released 2012…See More
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