Spotlight on Authors News - Issue #2

Spotlight on Authors News - Issue #2


Author Spotlight on Dr. Greta Oliver

Listen in as Judy Baker interviews Dr. Greta Oliver, a professional coach specializing in student development, career development and leadership development devoted to helping those in transition. She is the author of three books: College Roadmap - Essential Tips for First-Time College Students and Their Families, published in 2021,?Career Roadmap - Setting Yourself Up to Reach Your Career Aspirations, published in 2023, and?Leadership Roadmap: Discover Your Power to Influence the World, published in 2024.


How to Self-Promote Without Bragging

Many authors feel uncomfortable when they talk about their accomplishments, thinking people will perceive them as being an unlikeable, shameless self-promoter. However, professional success depends on being—and being seen as—both competent and amiable. Trying to hide the...


31 Ways to Promote Your Facebook Page

If you want your Facebook fan page to be effective and stand out, you have to get people to find and like your page. Here are a few ways to do that.


15 Book Promotion Ideas that Help Drive Sales & Engagement

Anytime I run across an article that offers simple book promotion ideas that authors can easily implement to drive book sales, I always bookmark it to read. And when there are new, creative tips, I’m 100% game for sharing them with our followers. I also love sharing new book promotion ideas because we’re all creating unique author brands, and all have different strengths and are drawn to different marketing and self-promotion efforts (or those we want to avoid at all costs). Let’s face it, we all resonate with different things.


Self-Publishing Costs on Amazon: Understanding the 6 Hidden Expenses

Self-publishing on Amazon is a popular way for authors to get their work out into the world without having to go through traditional publishing routes. However, it’s important to understand that there are hidden costs associated with self-publishing on Amazon. These can add up quickly if you’re not careful. In this article, we’ll go over these costs, so you’ve a clear understanding of what to expect before you start the process.


Since 2011 Book Marketing Mentor Judy M. Baker has coached hundreds of authors, guiding them from lackluster results to strategies for monetizing their books without going broke or crazy. Learn more about co-publisher Judy M. Baker on her website https://BookMarketingMentor.com.

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.

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