Happy New Year Authors! I released my books, Building Your Readership in June and Love In Space in October. The year ended and I could have told myself I was done with book sales. As a former book promoter, I knew that promotion never stops for books. You can introduce them to new readers ten years later. I had to ask myself, what will you do for your book in 2026 to keep the momentum
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I’ve survived a few shutdowns, and I’ll admit to being nervous about my job and paying bills. I prayed, took a breath, and decided to spend less time worrying and more time moving. If you’re on furlough or simply facing uncertainty, here’s a practical plan to use this time to promote your book, grow your audience, and bring in income. First, steady yourself (mindset + basics) Stock up on essentials. – Groceries and a simple
15 Minutes Promotion Challenge Take 15 minutes today and visit the groups you belong to. Pick one of the below and engage: Make comments Answer questions Ask questions Be a participating member. Engagement starts with you. Tell us in the comments which one did you do. PS – if you are a business owner you can do this challenge too. Join My Community – https://www.subscribepage.com/lchlist25
Take 15 minutes today and visit the search feature of a social media platform. Use the hashtags for your genre – example #sciencefictionreaders or type the words science fiction romance Click the recent posts Find five new people to follow Read their posts Make comments on their pages Ask questions Engagement starts with you. Tell us in the comments which one did you do.Like – share – engage PS – if you are a business
Take 15 minutes today and maintain your email. Pick one or two of these for your 15 minute session. Answer email from your readers.Answer emails for opportunities.Delete junk mail, unsubscribe from things you don’t read.Send out emails you’ve been putting off.Make sure you’ve replied to all emails that need responses.Write a few emails to people you haven’t heard from.Engagement starts with you. Tell us in the comments which one did you do. Book promotion starts
LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers—it’s a goldmine for authors looking to reach readers, build authority, and connect with professionals who can support their book journey. Here are three powerful ways you can boost your book’s visibility on LinkedIn. Authors, want to boost your book’s visibility on LinkedIn? Here are 3 ways to make it happen: Share Valuable, Book-Related Content Don’t just say “buy my book.” Share excerpts, tips, or behind-the-scenes stories that connect to
With Building Your Readership I’m putting on all the hats when it comes to publishing the book. I’m doing the formatting of the book. I created the eBook cover of the book. Last weekend I created the print cover for the book and ordered a proof of the book. It came in the mail last Thursday. I can say I’m super proud of my efforts. I found a few issues with it, so I made
I released my book last week. To my surprise it hit the best sellers and new release list. One of my book promotion plan goals was to release to the top 100. In the past I’ve worked with clients and helped them reach the best seller and new release lists. I’ve even helped them reach the International best seller list. However, we had a book promotion team of 25 or more people pushing the book.
I did it! I turned my Kindle Vella book into an ebook. Today is the release date. For the presale, it debuted as #1 New Release in the Public Relations category. I was excited to see readers buying it before it was released. Promoting a book is hard especially online but I’m excited to see how many new readers I reach. Ready to grow your audience and promote your book with confidence? Building Your Readership:
The Art of Networking for Authors Networking is a crucial skill for authors. Building relationships is at the core of what I teach, and I strongly believe that my books, Building Online Relationships and Building Your Readership, would not have come to fruition without the power of networking. The authors who encouraged me to write a book about book promotion and my mentor, Sylvia Hubbard, who told me about Kindle Vella, all played a significant role in my
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