Category Archives: Marketing

15 (Mostly) Free Tools to DIY Your Self-Published Book

Posted on April 26, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Hi everyone! So happy to welcome writing coach Mandy Wallace to the blog, who has rustled up some great links for anyone looking to Self-Publish. As most writers know, a good set of tools is worth its weight in gold…especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Marketing, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, Software and Services, The Business of Writing, Writing Resources | 10 Comments

Essential Marketing Tactics For Children’s Authors

Posted on April 24, 2018 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

When we aren’t working on thesaurus books, Becca and I write for children and young adults. This means we know that one of the biggest challenges for Kid-lit & YA authors in is marketing. In most cases, the book buyers … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Marketing, MG & Kidlit, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, Reader Interest, School Visits | 13 Comments

Six Smart Ways Indie Authors Can Collaborate When Marketing

Posted on August 2, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

The control and freedom indie authors have can be a big asset when it comes to marketing. The problem is time. Shouldering the weight of writing, editing, researching, publishing, marketing, and promoting alone can be exhausting, especially knowing our industry … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing, Platform, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, Social Networking, The Business of Writing, Time Management, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

We’re In This Together: How To Help Other Authors Succeed

Posted on May 27, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

A common query Becca and I get is, “Why do you do what you do?” It’s a fair question, because in order for us to coach writers through our books, speaking, and our One Stop for Writers site, we’ve had … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Buying Books, Marketing, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, Social Networking, The Business of Writing, Uncategorized | 33 Comments

Angela’s Fantastic Finds for Writers

Posted on April 27, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

People who follow me in social spaces know I curate A LOT of content–enough to supply 3 twitter accounts, 3 facebook pages, one personal FB profile and then of course a massive database on Pinterest. And…I find a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Agents, Basic Human Needs, Characters, Critiquing & Critiques, Marketing, One Stop For Writers, Social Networking, Uncategorized, Writing Craft, Writing Lessons, Writing Resources | 34 Comments

Hand-Selling: How to Kill It at Book and Comic Conventions

Posted on March 30, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Happy to welcome author Andy Peloquin back to the blog–he’s got some tips for in-person events where book selling comes with the territory, so read on! Comic Conventions, Book Festivals, Book Signings, and other similar events are the best way … Continue reading →

Posted in Buying Books, Guest Post, Marketing, Promotion, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude | 18 Comments

Dan Blank: The Daily Practice of Growing Your Audience

Posted on March 9, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Finding your book’s ideal audience and the people who are influential with that group is a core piece of marketing, but many authors struggle with where to even begin. Dan Blank of WeGrowMedia is here with practical, actionable steps to … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Marketing, Platform, Publishing and Self Publishing, Social Networking, Time Management | 22 Comments

Help Us Celebrate Our 200,000 Book Milestone

Posted on March 3, 2017 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Honestly, I don’t even know how to start this post–I am utterly lacking in the word department, which is pretty ironic for a writer, isn’t it? 200,000. Books. Sold. Back in 2012 when Becca and I dipped our toes into … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Contests, Emotion Thesaurus Guide, Foreign Rights, Goal and Milestones, Marketing, One Stop For Writers, Positive & Negative Thesaurus Guides, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, Sales Numbers & Helpful Data, Setting Thesaurus Guides, The Business of Writing, Uncategorized, Writing Resources | 32 Comments

Build Your Author Life BEFORE Your Book Release

Posted on January 31, 2017 by BECCA PUGLISI

Donna Galanti is BACK, people! She’s here to day to give some very thorough tips on connecting with other authors and building a community of writers before a book’s release. Get ready to hit that “Bookmark” button, because there’s some truly helpful stuff here … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing, Platform, Promotion, Social Networking | 31 Comments

What’s One Of The Best Ways To Reach Your Readers?

Posted on August 4, 2016 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Hi Everyone! As many of you know, in addition to blogging about everything writing, I also have a passion for marketing (the good kind, not the shout-y “Buy My Book!” stuff). I know this is an area of struggle for … Continue reading →

Posted in Character Wound, Marketing, One Stop For Writers, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, The Business of Writing, Uncategorized | 32 Comments