Jim Got Me to Tell My Secrets to His Listeners

Posted on October 9, 2008 - Filed Under blogging, book marketing, networking, publishing, sell books, social media, write a book | 4 Comments

I’m getting many interview requests as author of Twitter Revolution, but still find time to help authors market their books.
Jim Kukral has become a good friend over the past few months. He’s a blogging and social media genius and wanted to know more about my Book Marketing Strategy course
So I gave him carte blanch to [...]

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Does Your Book Get the Attention the Author Deserves?

Posted on April 29, 2008 - Filed Under blogging, internet training, networking, online promotion | 1 Comment

We live in an attention economy today. There is no doubt about it.. so much information, you’ll never keep up.
For your book to stand out, you need to do something more than YELL THE LOUDEST.. no, yelling usually doesn’t work and is annoying.
The secret is.. we all really want more information. There are readers out there [...]

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How Can An Author Find Time To Build A Netork of Authors and Readers Online

Posted on April 28, 2008 - Filed Under blogging, book marketing, networking, online promotion | 4 Comments

By now, you have seen the power of social media marketing for authors to attract new readers, sell your books and build a launch promotion to make you a best seller online
There are many networks you need to join, accounts you need to create and update and then the myriad of relationships to keep track [...]

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Authors Join the Network for Network To Find New Readers and Sell Books

Posted on April 22, 2008 - Filed Under blogging, book marketing, networking, online promotion | 2 Comments

Author Alexis Martin Neely is no ordinary lawyer in a pinstriped suit
Her specialty is Family Law, where she uses her unique style to eductate and entertain while getting serious matters taken care of for America’s families.
So it was no surprise that Alexis chose to call her book Wear Clean Underwear: A Fast, Fun, Friendly [...]

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14 Reasons Every Author Should Have a Profile on Linkedin.com

Posted on April 21, 2008 - Filed Under book marketing, networking, social media | 2 Comments

The connections and opportunities you get because you are an author will be much more beneficial to your career, business and your income than any amount you make from book sales.
Today, producers, reporters, editors and potential partners us LinkedIN.com to check you out before making a deal.
Here’s 14 more reasons you should be on Linkedin
I’ll [...]

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What Kinds of Things Can An Author Do By Networking Online?

Posted on April 9, 2008 - Filed Under internet marketing, networking, online promotion, social media, write a book | 2 Comments

Deb Gallardo is a writer learning online marketing.
I bet you will relate with some of the issues Deb talks of in an article on The Business of Writing - Making All the Pieces Fit:
For longer than I care to admit, even to myself, my quest to masteronline marketing (OM) has been, and continues to be, [...]

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“How Not To Be a Turd” and Other Tips for Authors on Social Networking

Posted on April 8, 2008 - Filed Under book marketing, networking, sell books, social media | Leave a Comment

As you begin using social media to attract new readers, sell more books and become a best seller, you will want to tell everyone you meet about the good things in your life.
That what networking is all about right?
One thing you’ll want to say is “My new book is a must read”
I suggest you be [...]

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How An Author Creates Releationships With Thousands of Readers

Posted on March 21, 2008 - Filed Under book marketing, internet marketing, media publicity, networking, online promotion, social media | Leave a Comment

I admit I’m a twitter.com addict.
I post 20 tweets (twitter messages) for every blog post here. Most are very short, and twitter doesn’t allow any over 140 characters (not 140 words.. just 140 characters). I’m also using several other quick posting social media tools and explore new ones everyday.
But WHY is TWITTER so IMPORTANT?
First off, [...]

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Are Your Still Thinking About Using Facebook?

Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under book marketing, internet marketing, networking, social media | 1 Comment

I’ve been telling authors how important it is to get on Facebook for months, and seen books and authors make new connections and sell books and get website visitors.
I’ve had new clients for my high end services come directly from Facebook contacts too.
Here’s an article that talk about the Top 10 facts about marketing on [...]

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Are We Connected Online?

Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under book marketing, internet marketing, networking, online promotion, social media | 11 Comments

I was at a conference today. I met up with dozens of authors, some old friends and a some new.
I asked each one “Are We Connected Online?”
Even with thousands of direct connections, and a network of millions, I still find people I know that haven’t connected online… so I’m sharing this short introduction to social [...]

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