Each week, we celebrate one of our successful self-publishing authors in our Self-Publishing Author Spotlight. This week Outskirts Press proudly features Dorothy Sweet Calhoun, author of several books through Outskirts Press. Learn more about Dorothy Sweet Calhoun and her educational works in this week’s Self-Publishing Author Spotlight. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: After thirty-five years as a … Continue reading Self-Publishing Author Spotlight: Dorothy Sweet Calhoun
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There's more to marketing your self-published book than press releases, book tours and social media marketing. These tools are valuable and effective, but don't overlook the value of "passive" marketing tools, such as book reviews. As consumers, we rely heavily on word of mouth before we invest our hard-earned dollars in anything - and books … Continue reading Book Reviews and The Importance to Self-Published Authors
Obtaining book reviews is an important part of your overall book promotion strategy. A positive review from an unbiased reader can often help boost the sales of a book. A review can help a reader make a decision on one book over another. As important as these reviews are, many books receive either very few … Continue reading 10% Off Guaranteed Book Review From ForeWord Clarion!
Here's this week's Featured Book-of-the-Week available now on Amazon.com! Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency by Susan Mercer (4.5 Stars - 6 Customer Reviews) Price: $14.95 Susan Mercer's "Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency." A valuable resource for educators, "Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency" not only encompasses lesson on the basics of pre-algebra, but puts those lessons in a format … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week
There's more to marketing your self-published book than press releases, book tours and social media marketing. These tools are valuable and effective, but don't overlook the value of "passive" marketing tools, such as book reviews. Think about how you begin the buying process these days. Does your purchase start with independent research on a product? … Continue reading Book Reviews and Their Value to Self-Published Authors
When developing your book promotion strategy, it is important to prioritize your activities. The first items on your list should always be the things that will have the greatest impact on your bottom line and require the least effort - especially if you are publishing your book to make money. Writing is about earning a … Continue reading Why Book Reviews Are Important for Self-Publishing Authors
March 1 marks the beginning of National Reading and Small Press month. This is the perfect time to revamp your current marketing strategy and try some new things. After all, readers are more inspired to buy books this month. As a self-publishing author, here are the top 10 ways to use this to your advantage: … Continue reading 10 Ways Self-Publishing Authors Can Promote Their Books During National Reading/Small Press Month
Today we're excited to be joined by Nicole Sarkin (from Pacific Book Review) who will be discussing the the importance of self-publishing authors obtaining professional book reviews: Why Authors Should Get a Professional Book Review By: Nicole Sorkin The primary goal for a respectable book review service is to help you succeed as an author … Continue reading Guest Post: Nicole Sarkin on Why Self-Publishing Authors Should Get a Professional Book Review
Congratulations to Outskirts Press author Vassiliki Plomaritou, who's book Charlie: A Boy with Reading Difficulties and His Dream, was reviewed and posted within the Chicago Sun Times. The full review is at the link above. About the Book: At least five percent of the world's population is affected by dyslexia. But all nine-year-old Charlie knows … Continue reading Self Published Author Reviewed in Chicago Sun Times