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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 yesterday.

Book Tours 9 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 Chelsea Camaron 12 minutes ago.

To Post A Review Or Not 31 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 Nikki Leigh 53 minutes 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) yesterday.

Ads on your blog 10 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 Grace 19 hours ago.

Good website to sign up for blog tours / hops & other ways to promote? 19 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 Tracee 7 hours ago.

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 yesterday.

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 yesterday.

A blogger told me blogging is a competition. Thoughts? 34 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 GiGi 9 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

Tags: Book, Blogs, requirements, regulations, Ning

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    Allergic to Life

    SLIGHTLY OFF THE MARK             As a kid, I had what they used to call hay fever. I’m sure there’s some eight syllable medical word, but it boiled down to summer allergies so bad I’d literally run a fever, and I mean literally in the literal term. This settles where the term “hay fever” came from.            Still, a summer with allergies beats any winter, any time, any way. Not that the season matters, as I’ve learned thanks to the efforts of a pushy wife and fourteen hundred…See More
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    Want to try out a great new book for free. Write more Publications is putting together a “Beat The Heat” summer blog tour for the fantastic new book YA Runaway Girl. This tour will run for the month of July and spaces are open. Here’s a look at Runaway Girl:A missing vampire princess. A soul fractured among five young human girls. One loyal vampire with a grudge. Can vampire soldier Damian set aside his personal feelings to follow orders? Can princess Amelia's soul be reunited in time for the…See More
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    I'm interested in reviewing books written by indie/self-published authors. My turnaround is 72 hours, and I review books in most fiction genres, as well as non-fiction, depending on the topic. I do, however, charge a nominal fee for my time. Please have a look at my review policy for more information: http://flashreviewer.com/review-policy.phpIf you have any questions, you can reply to this thread or contact me privately via the "Contact…See More
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    I'm looking for books to review. My turnaround is 72 hours, and I review books in most fiction genres, as well as non-fiction, depending on the topic. I do, however, charge a nominal fee for my time. Please have a look at my review policy for more information: http://flashreviewer.com/review-policy.phpIf you have any questions, you can reply to this thread or contact me privately via the "Contact Me" form on my website.Thank you.~EmilySee More
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    Sometimes, I get tired of seeing the constant stream of bad news shared in the media. It's not that I don't realize bad things happen, because I do. But for every bad news story out there, there are ten good stories that never make it into the news. Sharing the ills of society perplexes me, it's like sharing a viral sneeze. Why would you do that?So, here's my challenge; read the news on…See More
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    Like for Like is Useless, Link for Link is Priceless

    In Google's eyes at least, follow for follow and like for like carry almost no weight. However, every site that links back to your page lends your site more weight, thats SEO. Blogrolls that link back to your page and vice versa, are what the Google bots pay attention to. Each blog that links to yours becomes part of a web that will push you up in page ranking on Google and increase your traffic.So, let's do it! If you think my website (a show of…See More
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