We’ve collected some of the top book marketing tweets to help guide your promotion, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include why your book sales suck, how to create compelling book covers, what readers want from authors on social media, and more. Happy marketing!
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* Why Authors Must Be Marketers
Whether you self-publish or have a traditional publishing deal you need to know how to market your books:
http://www.theindependentpublishingmagazine.com/2014/09/authors-must-be-marketers-neil-raphel.html
* What Readers Want from Authors on Social Media
There are five things readers respond to, starting with inspiration. Learn what you can do:
http://christinenolfi.com/2014/09/readers-want-authors-social-media/
* 4 Steps to Take Charge of Your Book Launch
You want to start off on the right foot so your book has a fighting chance:
http://selfpublishingteam.com/4-steps-to-take-charge-of-your-book-launch/
* 10 Book Marketing Mistakes Self-Published Authors Make
Don’t just publish your book and expect the sales to take off. Here’s what you need to do first:
http://blog.bibliocrunch.com/10-book-marketing-mistakes-self-published-authors-make/
* How to Create Compelling Book Covers in 15 Minutes
Book covers are a vital part of your book’s success. Get some tips from Guy Kawasaki:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi9RPcpkNgE
* Advice to Writers Seeking Literary Agents
Chuck Sambuchino of Writer’s Digest books pulled together some of the best advice from agents. Here are their tips:
* Tips for Vetting a Book Blogger’s Platform
So, you want to do a blog tour? Or you’re looking for book reviewers? Here’s how you can determine which bloggers have enough of an audience:
http://www.molly-greene.com/tips-for-vetting-book-bloggers/
* 8 Reasons Why Your Book Sales Suck
Use this list to figure out what you need to do to improve your marketing and sell more books:
http://www.virtualbusinesstrainingnetwork.com/author/8-reasons-why-your-book-sales-suck/
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