An author review quote is often perceived as the holy grail of cover candy – second in line to a bestseller label or that coveted Oprah or Reese book club seal. But do author blurbs really matter? And how would you go about getting one?
Being a full-time author is tough. When do you make the dive? Is making the dive the right choice for you? I love writing, but there’s nothing quite as stressful as spinning your wheels and going nowhere fast. There have been years where I failed to make a profit—or a living. I am one of the lucky ones: my husband works full time, and if my job fails to pay the bills, we can make it through.
I recently moved and to say that I handled it in an organized and productive process would be grossly inaccurate. Instead, I alternated between running around in a Dr.Pepper-infused panic attack, stuffing things furiously into garbage bags and boxes AND curling into a ball on my bed and taking three hour naps.
Did you know there are two types of lead magnets for authors? They each appeal to different audiences and need different types of content. A
Want to know a secret? I’m not super smart but I’m really, really good at sitting next to the smartest people in the room and absorbing their knowledge in the same way that this dog steals treats:
Did you know my first ever book cover did a LOT of things wrong, but was just clickable enough to launch my entire career?
I made so many mistakes with that cover, but it did have one important thing going for it:
If you don’t already have a website, it’s one of the first things that any author needs, and should be the go-to place for readers to learn about you and purchase your books.
Did you know your #1 chance for a repeat sale is right when the reader finishes your book?
It’s your prime opportunity, because:
Rebranding a backlist book is a common way to improve its appeal and give it fresh exposure to readers. But the idea of rebranding often raises a lot of questions. We’ve assembled the most frequently asked and answer them below.
Goodreads has over 125M readers and some fantastic free resources and opportunities for you to promote your books.
Here are my top tips for Goodreads:
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