Buzzworthy Book Bulletin - Issue #26
Who is the primary readership for your book? And have you stretched it too far or too thin in your book proposal's target audience section?
Writing a book is an incredible achievement, and your main focus right now might just be getting it over the finish line. But if you want to sell a lot of copies or build a business, don’t wait until you have a finished product! Cultivating an audience for your book takes time, so you should start planting the seeds and reaching readers before your book is even published. Here are eleven ideas for marketing your book before you’ve written “the end.”
Building a website is easy with the right tool. But if you’re not a designer, it’s also easy to make common web design mistakes as you try to provide your users with as much information as possible. Your website is the online front door to your business. And you must make a good first impression. Let’s see how you can avoid common website mistakes and make that good impression:.
Here are seven things about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as an author.
Public speaking is a pivotal skill for authors looking to share their work and connect meaningfully with their audiences. Whether presenting at their own book launch or a specialized event it’s undeniable that mastering the art of delivering an engaging talk is crucial. Here are some tips for preparing and delivering talks that inform and inspire.
The Buzzworthy Book Bistro is a party, with guests, productivity tips and ideas to help authors like you flourish.?Grow your impact, share what is happening with your books and business, and find solutions when you are stuck. Let's cross-pollinate ideas, help each other, and have fun along the way. Start the buzz for your book. Authors are invited to attend the Book Buzz Cafe with Judy M. Baker,?Creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience. Join us on alternate Mondays at 1 pm Pacific. Sign up at https://bookmarketingmentor.com/cafe-sign-up
Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the speaking industry. He got his start managing the back-of-the-room sales table at Internet and Information Marketing conferences back in 1999. He is the host of the Spotlight on Speaking podcast and publisher of the Spotlight on Speaking Newsletter. For more on Bret visit https://BretRidgway.com and for more on his podcast check out https://SpotlightOnSpeaking.com .