We’re pleased to share news of the opportunity for indie authors to sponsor children’s school desks in Uganda, branded with your author name for extra inspiration for eager young learners who have so little of their own.
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The Rising Cost of AMS Ads
If you’ve noticed a sharp decline in the effectiveness of your AMS ads recently, you’re not alone. An Amazon cash grab may be at the bottom of it. The New York Times reports Amazon’s revenue from on-site advertising has surged by 130 percent in the first quarter of 2018, up to a staggering $2.2 billion. […]
Building an Author Brand by Ali Cross
Don’t let the “b” word scare you ~ building your own bodacious brand is totally doable! I’ve broken the endeavor into four bite-sized pieces with a few exercises thrown in to help you put the lessons to work. Take the time now to read through and to brainstorm ~ then join me at 5:00. We […]
Book Publicity Tips for Self-Publishers. Part One: Blogs
GUEST POST: By Ben Cameron of Smith Publicity. For publicity purposes, there are essentially two kinds of blogs, those that are an offshoot of another form of media, such as a newspaper, magazine or radio show; and those that are independent stand-alones. Either way, they are usually written by a single individual or a small group […]
Guest Post: 50 Shades of Crimson – The Self-Publisher’s Guide to Marketing
Long ago when I was a young mother looking for a little extra income, I got talked into selling Tupperware. I love Tupperware, but I am the opposite of a saleswoman (not to mention that I prefer to lurk in the corner at parties, and a Tupperware sales event was billed as a party). I […]