This week’s Indie Author roundup was so much fun to put together. Really. Watch the short video on Instagram Story hashtags. It’s fabulous. Also check out the Twitter header comparison from BookBub Partners. You are sure to be inspired!
Indie Author Book Marketing
3 Ways to Get Past What’s Holding You Back from TheBookDesigner.com and by Sandra Beckwith: What’s holding you back from promoting your book to trigger sales? Sandra Beckwith suggests some tips to help you find more time for book marketing.
From Indie Author To Creative Empire with Michael Anderle from Joanna Penn and with Michael Anderle: Joanna Penn talks with Michael Anderle about how to turn your writing career an empire. Michael leads the Facebook group 20BookTo50K. Michael Anderle is the award-nominated, internationally-bestselling author of more than 40 urban fantasy and science fiction novels.
Social Media
How to Use Hashtags on Instagram Stories: Do’s and Don’ts from Social Media Examiner: Want more exposure on your Instagram Stories? Even I learned a few tricks from this phenomenal, short video.
Authors on Twitter: 55 Stunning Header Image Examples from BookBub Partners: If you’ve been following me for a while you know how much I love Twitter. Take a look at these header images. The only aspect I don’t agree with is that in some of them a portion of the wording is hidden.
Influencers
How to Reach Out to Influencers for Book Promotion from Jane Friedman’s blog and by Shayla Raquel: This post explains how to sell more books by borrowing some influencers’ glitter.
Quote of the Week
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