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What Stages May Come: Free Book Reviews

I never suspected as I researched and wrote my book what further stages of the process were yet to come. I’m probably preaching to the choir a bit here, addressing a lot of people who won’t be surprised by what came next.

Self-publishing with CreateSpace without going for any of their paid services was one challenge. Reformatting for SmashWords was another.

But the real grind came with promotion: establishing a web presence and seeking reviews.

I’ve kept at it doggedly and learned a lot and even found a few kind folks willing to do reviews for my book, which is […]

2013-01-04T13:41:26+02:00January 4th, 2013|Categories: Member Blog, Resources|

Free Books: Just Give it Away?

 

I have a Free Book Promotion coming up and I keep hearing the George Strait song ‘Give it Away’ playing in my ears. (Now you know where I get some of the inspirations for  my posts). It was time for me to do some research and talk to several  successful authors on how to do this and what their experiences were in giving their books away.

Free books have been a custom  in traditional paper books for as long as book reviews have been written. They  came with the territory. They were sent directly to a person or an […]

2019-02-18T12:10:40+02:00December 20th, 2012|Categories: Lead Story, Resources|Tags: |

Book Trailers: Do Authors Get Enough Bang for Their Buck?

Because book trailers are becoming a popular online marketing tool, I thought it was time I did a study of what was going on in this phase of book promotion. First, a trailer has to be a part of the total book package. You must keep that in mind as we proceed.

I reviewed 50 trailers, some from the HBS Author’s Spotlight group and some from high-profile authors. That should give us a good cross-section of the development of this relatively new process.

Are they worth the time and money? What did I see and hear that made a good […]

2019-02-18T12:11:12+02:00November 26th, 2012|Categories: Resources|Tags: , |

Author Blogs: Are You Hiding Your Contact Information From Your Readers?

I recently blogged about author’s lack of supplying contact information in their ebooks and how they miss the opportunity to connect with their readers.

Since then I have started a new blog to help authors get more attention focused on their books and their Internet presence. Much to my dismay most author blogs and websites are failing to supply their contact information to their audience.

The goal should be to get interaction with readers and create an audience to communicate through social media and the Internet. RIGHT!

After reviewing several hundred author sites, in most cases, readers had to be […]

2020-02-21T03:55:30+02:00October 19th, 2012|Categories: Resources|Tags: |

Novelnook – The First 100% Free Self-Publishing eBook Store


Novelnook was founded in August 2012 as an LLC in the state of Colorado. At Novelnook, we strive to offer the best services to our self-published eBook authors – for free. We also have constructed a community that fosters social networking and interaction. Readers will not only get to browse a variety of eBooks but also get a chance to view and post comments and ratings, message their favorite authors, and earn points toward additional features.

What is Novelnook?


Let’s start with the groundwork. Our idea is based on the current eBook fever that has gripped readers around the world. […]

2012-09-26T08:40:28+02:00September 25th, 2012|Categories: Member Blog, Resources|

Indie Authors: Your Copyright Page Needs Work

One of the first things an indie author should realize is that the printed version of their book does not have the same content as the ebook version and the differences start right in the front of the book.

It starts with the Copyright Page.
The first area that jumps out is the copyright page should be different. In fact, the copyright page should be different between the various ebook versions, i.e. Amazon vs. Barnes and Noble vs. Smashwords, etc.

After reviewing a couple dozen recent ebooks from indie authors, the first item that should be added to the copyright […]

2019-02-18T12:16:07+02:00August 22nd, 2012|Categories: Resources|

Self-Publishing News: E-Lending, Big Deals, Book Pirates

In this roundup: As recently discussed here at SPR, we are inching closer to the day when self-published eBooks will be stocked by libraries. Consider using your author platform to promote your local library’s eBook lending policy and make friends with your local library ahead of time. Also, is landing a publishing deal for your self-published book one of your big dreams? Plus, tips on how to know if your eBook has been pirated, and what you can do if it happens.

Two items from TeleRead regarding eBooks and libraries. First, “ALA OITP releases backgrounder document on eBooks […]

2012-07-11T08:28:23+02:00July 11th, 2012|Categories: News, Resources|Tags: |
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