Get some publishing and marketing insights from these book marketing tweets, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include top 5 marketing tips for indie authors, how to choose an effective book title, Amazon payments, and more. Happy marketing!

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* Short Stories as a Path to Literary Success

Short fiction can get your name in front of editors, agents, and fans, and builds your resume:

http://blog.pshares.org/index.php/the-ploughshares-round-down-short-stories-as-a-path-to-literary-success/

* How Much Will I Get Paid From Amazon?

Some terrific tips and tricks to help you understand what Amazon will pay you (and when):

http://www.bigskywords.com/writing-blog/how-much-will-i-get-paid-from-amazon

* 5 BS Indicators for Writers Conferences

Not all conferences are created equal. Here are issues to monitor:

http://victoriamixon.com/2014/09/08/5-bs-indicators-for-writers-conferences-2/

* How to Cultivate Customers in an Age of Content Fatigue and Cluttered Markets

There’s a lot of noise in the online world, but there are still ways you can reach your audience:

http://www.smallbusinesspr.com/pr-learning-center/small-biz-articles/How-to-Cultivate-Customers-in-an-Age-of-Content-Fatigue-and-Cluttered-Markets.html

* How to Choose a Book Title That’s Perfect for Your Story AND Good Marketing!

Sure, you want a catchy title but you also want one that helps your book be more marketable:

http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2014/10/book-title.html

* The Latest Trends in the Indie Author Market

It’s quite interesting: longer ebooks are in; pre-orders offer a sales advantage, and more:

http://janefriedman.com/2014/07/10/indie-author-trends/

* A Self-Publishing Checklist for First-Time Authors

There’s a lot of work involved in self-publishing your book, and this checklist will keep you on track:

http://www.writingforward.com/getting-published/self-publishing/self-publishing-checklist-first-time-authors

* Top 5 Marketing Tips for Indie Authors

Some useful recommendations for ways you can increase book sales:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ak-turner/marketing-tips-for-indie-authors_b_6010956.html

* Write Your Passion But Keep an Eye on the Market

While writing what you love is important, you want to make sure the genre you select is also selling:

http://kayedacus.com/2014/09/16/writing-tip-9-write-your-passion-but-keep-an-eye-on-the-market/