SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS AND BLOG ARTICLES

The 2020 New York Library Association annual conference is set and this time NYLA is going virtual. Let’s take a peek at its history, evolution, and the latest updates on one of the biggest book fairs in the United States. The History of NYLA and the Annual Conference Founded in…

Do you ever have your book exhibited at one of the renowned book fairs, such as the L.A. Times Festival of Books and Frankfurt Book Fair? If not, then you’re missing out on marketing and networking opportunities. Book fairs are one of the best places to market your books, meet…

A Bigger Leap for ReadersMagnet!  It is another achievement for the marketing and self-publishing company, ReadersMagnet, to participate in one of this year’s acclaimed and prominent library association events. It is a great honor for the company to take part in this grand book fair. They will be joining book…

Attending festivals or other events could be a highly beneficial opportunity for you if you’re an independent author or small-time publisher, but they’re also quite pricey, especially for those who are traveling from out of town to attend the conference. It’s good to make the proper preparations so as to…

What opportunities do self-published authors have to grow their author brand and platform? One such opportunity is attending a national and/or international book (trade) fair. If you’re a new author or self-published, you might be wondering how to attract more readers, sell more books, and make a difference with your…

Amid the pandemic, the festival must go on. To the delight of avid festivalgoers, as well as bibliophiles, the country’s largest book festival –the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – is going virtual for an autumn opening.  The 2020 edition of the L.A. Times-curated Festival of Books (which now…

Having a website is good but having a fully functional, professional, and responsive website is better. Whether you’re working with a web expert or taking the DIY approach, creating an author website can be daunting to decide what features are important. What are the necessary features should you, a self-published…

LATFOB 2020 is a Go!  Thought that the 2020 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – the largest literary and cultural festival in the country –was canceled? Well, it’s not. In fact, it’s going digital for the first time in history apparently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The book festival,…

The self-publishing industry has evolved to become a monumental aspect of the writing community in recent years The market itself is vastly different than it was a decade ago, as countless indie authors make the decision to seek external help and services to aid them in their independent literary projects.…

There are as many social media channels as there are strategies to boost book promotion in different content formats. Self-published authors should take advantage of specific social media platforms to increase their online presenceand social media authority. Always emphasize the book first, then brand. When your audience love what you…