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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 12 hours ago.

Book Tours 6 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 on Monday.

To Post A Review Or Not 30 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 Kristen Elise 5 hours 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) 16 hours ago.

Ads on your blog 8 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 Rosa Silva 12 hours ago.

Good website to sign up for blog tours / hops & other ways to promote? 18 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 Julius Thompson 19 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 13 hours ago.

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 13 hours ago.

A blogger told me blogging is a competition. Thoughts? 32 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 Grace 1 hour 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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Started by bethany (dreadlock girl). Last reply by Angela Watkins May 7.

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