EDIT Online Graphics Editor Review

Nov 7, 2019 | Marketing

Today’s post is the second of a 4-part series that started with DesignCap’s review. The series explores three sites that can help you create stunning visuals and offer a free version. As a bonus, some of them will give away free subscriptions to the first...

DesignCap Review

Nov 5, 2019 | Marketing

As indie authors, we not only write but also market our books. This means being active on social media, having a webpage and a blog, sending out newsletters or advertising on Bookbub, etc. As if this wasn’t hard enough, we also have to create the visuals to...

The Bet: a Halloween Story

Oct 30, 2019 | Free Stuff, My Publications

Following this blog’s tradition, this is this year’s Halloween story. Enjoy! The Bet “No way,” I say and lick my lips. The mere thought makes my mouth water. “Yes way,” he says and leans back on his seat, a smirk playing on his handsome face. Does this...

How to Create the Perfect Email Opt-in Form

Oct 29, 2019 | Marketing

In my last post, I discussed some proven email list-building techniques. I will conclude this 3-part feature on email-based book marketing with some great tips by Mary Fernandez on creating the perfect email opt-in form, found on Persuasion Nation. Lead the way An...

Proven Email List-Building Techniques

Oct 27, 2019 | Marketing

In my last post, I discussed the top 7 email marketing strategies for self-published authors. The very first tip was, “the list is Number 1.” But how do you create a mailing list? That’s a challenge many authors struggle with. Thankfully, I came...

Top 7 Email Marketing Strategies For Self-Published Authors

Oct 25, 2019 | Marketing

I know I haven’t mentioned newsletters and emails as a book marketing strategy in a while but they remain one of the best tools at our disposal. Sending a regular newsletter is much cheaper than Ads and they let you reach people who are genuinely interested in...

Emotional Beats Wins Second Award

Oct 23, 2019 | My Publications

I was just notified that my emotional thesaurus book, Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings, has been selected as a FINALIST in the TopShelf Book Awards! Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings...

The Fire That Sunk The Titanic

Oct 21, 2019 | Fun Historical Facts

What’s that you say, it was an iceberg which sank the Titanic? Sure, but why did the iceberg cut through the ship’s steel like it was hot butter? Senan Molony, Titanic expert and author of Titanic: why she collided, why she sank, why she should never have...

5 Foods and Drinks to Help you Boost your Creativity

Oct 19, 2019 | Writing

I’ve often written about ways to boost your creativity, including even tips on using AI to do so. But can certain foods help get the creative juices flowing? There’s research which suggests that yes, there are. So, what should you be eating and drinking to...