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Book Tours 4 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 Ashley LaMar 10 hours ago.

To Post A Review Or Not 16 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 Earl T. Roske 15 hours ago.

Does Social Networking Benefit You? 14 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 Musa 6 hours ago.

Ads on your blog 7 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 Ashley LaMar yesterday.

Good website to sign up for blog tours / hops & other ways to promote? 16 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 Go Book Yourself 18 hours ago.

How do you market to groups if your book has an anti-group theme? 10 Replies

My latest book is literary fiction. I'm not sure what the genre is but I suspect it is psychological or religious. As soon as people think of "religious fiction," they automatically assume "Christian…Continue

Started by Lacey Reah. Last reply by Lacey Reah May 11.

Which is more profitable, KDP Selects or publishing through multiple venues? 12 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 Musa 6 hours ago.

What Works Best? 9 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 Ashley LaMar yesterday.

A blogger told me blogging is a competition. Thoughts? 29 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 Kelsey KES 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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