Video allows you to connect with the emotions of a reader. Static text on a page can only go so far. That's where video comes into play. It allows you to pull at your potential reader's heartstrings - if used correctly. Some authors miss out on this opportunity to connect with their audience because they … Continue reading Video Marketing For Self-Publishing Authors
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ForeWord Reviews is currently running a Book Trailer Contest. Independent publishers and authors can submit their videos by May 15, 2010. The winner receives an Apple iPad and will be contacted by ForeWord after completion of the contest. All qualified videos will be shown at the Indie Press Lounge at Book Expo America in New York … Continue reading YouTube Book Video Contest (by ForeWord Reviews) for Self Publishing Authors
Social media is all the range nowadays, particularly when it comes to providing marketing opportunities for authors. In the past we have discussed the advantages of creating a blog and participating with Twitter. We've also displayed some of our 30-second book teasers and 60-second book video trailers, the latter of which are widely distributed via … Continue reading Self Publishing YouTube Channel
Announcing 30-second video teasers, exclusively from Outskirts Press. Fast, flashy, and fun, the book teasers are an ideal, cost-effective way to kick-start your online video and social networking promotional efforts for your book. With sites like YouTube, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn getting all the social networking buzz, the question stops becoming WHERE to network and … Continue reading Book teasers for self publishing writers