In this episode of the AskALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether blog tours are still an effective marketing tool for authors and how they compare to other promotional strategies.
Other questions include:
- Do authors need to update ISBN metadata after a book is launched?
- How can authors transition from part-time to full-time writing while improving marketing efforts?
- What should authors consider when releasing a second edition of a book?
- What mistakes should first-time audiobook narrators avoid?
- Are pre-orders a good idea, and what pitfalls should authors be aware of?
- Should authors include photos in memoirs, and what are the cost implications?
And more!
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About the Hosts
Michael La Ronn is ALLi’s Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com.
Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.
