You may have noticed, we’ve been a little quiet over here at Authorpreneur. That’s because we’ve been busy at work on an exciting new project… Hey Friends! Oh my gosh! I can’t believe this day has finally come. We’ve officially launch a Kickstarter Campaign to help fund TOUGH Women Who Survived Cancer, an important book about […]
Follow My Book Launch: April Progress! TEDx Columbia University + Kickstarter Party on May 25!
Hey Authors! Back in January, I invited blog readers to follow along with the pre-launch of my upcoming book TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer. Last time, I shared a bit about my February progress as I designed a book jacket, finished a Kickstarter video, created rewards, and sought to secure press for the book. I also included details about how […]
How to Write a Press Release and Get Book Reviews: Common Mistakes, Tips, and Tricks for Authors
Hey authors! I’m taking a break from my book launch posts to tackle a question I get ALL the time: “How can I get more book reviews!?” First, if you’re self-publishing a book and want it to sell, you’re going to need a quality press release that earns you book reviews. Why? Book reviews legitimize […]
Follow My Book Launch: February Progress!
Hey friends! In January I invited you to follow along with me as I move my book TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer from pre-launch to launch. In last month’s post, I shared some of the initial steps I was taking to get the project underway, including 1.) building my platform using Facebook ads, 2.) designing a Kickstarter campaign […]
Follow My Book Launch, Learn to Market Your Own Book
Hey friends! I want to share some exciting news. This Fall 2019, I’ll be releasing my book TOUGH: Women Who Survived Cancer. The book is a collection of 40 stories from women who used creativity to endure, survive, and even thrive in the face of an awful disease. I’ll share more about the book’s amazing […]
11 Foolproof Ways To Market A New Book Release In 2019
Hey indie writers! Today, we’re grateful to have a guest blogger on the site! Charles Watson is a book marketer and the current head writer for Sunshine Behavioral Health. He’s a friend of Authorpreneur with lots of practical tips and wisdom for self-publishing and making your book launch a success! In today’s post, he’ll be looking at […]
What Amazon Top Reviewers Want in a Book Review Request
Everyone knows the power of a positive book review from an Amazon Top Reviewers. But what does it take to get a look from these exclusive readers? What do they want in a review request? In this post, I’ll provide self-published authors with critical insight about Amazon Top Reviewers. My hope is that this info […]
5 Reasons Every Self-Published Author Needs an Email List
Too many self-published writers overlook the power of an email list. Starting out, I was the same way. It’s easy to feel intimidated by the work of building an email list. And it’s even easier to procrastinate, avoid, and put-off the task for a later date. In today’s post, we’ll look at 5 reasons […]
How to Publish Your Book
If you’re a writer considering how to publish your book, you may feel intimidated or confused by terms like traditional publishing and self-publishing. Today, I’m going to give you an insider look at these unique options. My goal is lend you insight from my experience, to educate and empower you to make the right choice […]
20 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of October 2018
Halloween is around the corner. Ready to read something sinister, spooky, or downright disturbing? Check out our list of the 20 best Sci-Fi and Fantasy books of October 2018. 1. Always Look on the Bright Side Eric Idle In this memoir, Eric Idle (of Monty Python fame) takes us on a journey from his childhood in […]