There’s so much to learn and do for book promotion. Educate yourself with these book marketing and publishing industry tweets, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include a simple way to sell more books, social media tips for authors, the top 10 things authors must know about Amazon, and more. Happy marketing!
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* The Top 10 Things All Authors Should Know About Amazon
Amazon’s algorithms work in interesting ways. Here’s a breakdown on how scarcity, sales, reviews and more impact your sales:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brooke-warner/the-top-10-things-all-aut_b_6744386.html
* Discoverability Isn’t Nearly Enough to Help Readers Find Your Book
Learn what inbound marketing is, and how it can direct readers to your book:
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2015/the-how-and-why-of-inbound-book-marketing/
* 5 Reasons They Won’t Tweet About Your Book
Not feeling the love on Twitter? Learn why your tweets may need some tweaks:
http://www.diyauthor.com/twitterfail-wont-tweet-book/
* Social Media for Authors: Improve Your Marketing Results
Let this podcast help you find ways to use social media for successful marketing;
* A Simple Way to Sell More Books
This is a tactic many authors overlook, but it makes a big difference:
http://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-sell-your-next-book.html
* 35 Alternatives to BookBub
Although BookBub has a huge following, it’s not an option for many authors due to its high rejection rate. Consider these 35 sites as good alternatives:
http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2015/02/35-alternatives-to-bookbub/
* The 10 REAL Reasons Your Book Was Rejected: A Big 5 Editor Tells All
It’s hard not to take rejection personally, but typically it’s your manuscript that gets rejected. Learn why:
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-10-real-reasons-your-book-was.html
* Tips to Evolve as Author and to Find More Readers
The publishing landscape changes rapidly. Keep up with the evolution so readers can find your book:
http://www.indieauthornews.com/2015/03/tips-to-evolve-as-author-and-find-more-readers.html
