However, blogs are great for book marketing because. Blogging for authors is intelligent but not insulting. Larry has managed to squeeze a whopping 32,000 words on 142 pages into this book. Sometimes you dont have a lot of thoughts about a book, but you still want to let the world know about it. Blogging tips for book bloggers novels and notions. This clean, minimalistic blog offers literary news and advice for authors by authors. This is a handy guide for authors who want to start or improve their blog, having the basics of blogging right at your fingertips without having to flip through a bunch of articles. Sell more books with these 10 guest blogging tips author. As an author, working with book bloggers is a great way not only to get the word out there about your book, but also. Dec 1, 2016 tips for authors who would like to start blogging or who are looking to improve their blogs. Unlike a lot of the advice about blogging, this book is specifically written with authors in mind and is written by an author.
A grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. How to use guest blogging to promote your book jane friedman when you create a guest post, you write an article specifically for a site that is not your own. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See more ideas about blogging tips, author, how to start a blog. The list ties in with the article, the author s dilemma. May 10, 2016 how to use guest blogging to promote your book jane friedman when you create a guest post, you write an article specifically for a site that is not your own. Bts020, hiring a professional editor, revising book two, and writing a short story duration. Nonbook bloggers may find relevant blogging tips and tricks too. As an author, working with book bloggers is a great way not only to get the word out there about your book, but also to involve yourself in the book community. Book blogger simon savidge advises writers on how to approach bloggers.
The best writing depends on much more than just correct grammar. Blogging tips for authors archives web design relief. Many authors have found that blogging and book writing go well together, like peanut butter and jelly. She has a good economy of words so you dont need to pour through dozens and dozens of pages to get help. The beauty mishaps mentioned in the book are things that all happen out here in the real world. Welcome to my list of tips and advice for aspiring book bloggers first read this special note from me, sarah. A blog isnt a quick fix for an author s book marketing woes. Blogging just publishing advice for writers and authors. After doing some research on blogging and finding relatively few resources that were specifically about how to start a book blog, i decided to put together this guide for those thinking about diving into the book blogging community. It is no secret that authors write some of the very best blogs.
Theres tips and ideas of how to start and grow your blog, and rebecca livermore presents it in a noncondescending way. To read in depth of making of a book blogger and all general howtos you should check out my ebook on blogging. North wheatley, england, united kingdom about blog essential tips and techniques for writers. And because the book blogger community kind of rocks my world, ive included a lot of my fellow bloggers tips and suggestions check out the original tweet here. Well, its an science fiction novel and survival story with a relatable, resourceful hero who has a comical and amusing voice. How to blog for authors and writers the creative penn. Writers of all stripes can benefit from a strategic blogging program. I have been blogging for a while and like many authors i thought that my blog had to be about writing advice.
The ultimate list of book blog post topics and ideas. Our editors have compiled a list of author blogs that they believe are truly outstanding. Top 5 tips for authors working with book bloggers writers edit. Book blogging is an evergrowing phenomenon there are more bloggers, and therefore more opportunities for authors, than ever before. The point of marketing is to get your book and yourself in front of more people. Nov 17, 2015 welcome to my list of tips and advice for aspiring book bloggers first read this special note from me, sarah. That said, below are some of the book blogging tips i wish i would have known when i first started my blog. I work in content marketing, which is pretty much blogging and social media. Oct 26, 2018 that said, below are some of the book blogging tips i wish i would have known when i first started my blog. I know this seems like an obvious first tip, but honestly most of the fiction authors i talk with havent even considered this. Stay tuned for freebies coming for book bloggers next month to get an update subscribe this blog in the. Authors primary complaint about blogging for book marketing is that it takes time time they dont have. Bts006, blogging as an unpublished fiction writer bts.
Discover how to gain more followers, find more time to blog, work effectively with followers and how to improve the ability of search engines to find you. If youve been blogging for years, the tips will help you take your blog to a new level. Blogging a book is a fast and simple way to generate a body of targeted content and build your platform, which are key components of landing a book deal in todays competitive marketplace. Go crazy, write down everything you felt about the book mini. Book authority named the author blog to the best blogging books of all time in september 2019. Blogging is an easy way to do it because blogging involves publishing new content on a regular basis. Too few authors realize that writing that engaging blog post is only a job halfway done when it comes to making sure its seen by potential readers.
You will find a lot of tips, advice and helpful hints about how to create and maintain a successful blog on a selfhosted or free blogging platform. As she points out, there is a difference between blogging to build a platform and to get your name out there and blogging for a business to make money. Its a fun, easydoesit guide to simple, lowtech blogging for authors who want to build a platform, but not let it take over their lives. An author blog doesnt have to follow the rules that monetized business blogs do. Mar 09, 2020 5 reasons why authors should be blogging. Everyone is blogging these days, from unknown authors to literary legendsand you should be too. You just have to know how to spread them both onto the sandwich of your busy life. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. Book blogging tips and resources the uncorked librarian. How to use guest blogging to promote your book jane friedman. Since its actually more effective at driving traffic to your blog than any social network, here is why book blogger should care. In a friendly, conversational tone, barb explains technical language such that a writer feels confident to.
May 02, 2017 many authors have found that blogging and book writing go well together, like peanut butter and jelly. Although the styles and subject matter of the author blogs vary widely, they all. But since blogging has become ubiquitous as a book promotion tool, its important to do things right. Author blogging it is no wonder why so many authors find themselves creating their own blogs as having one can increase your readership and, therefore, your income. Just list down your thoughts about the book in bullet or numbered form. Blogging for authors how to grow your own traffic goldmine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the author blog. Here are five good reasons why authors should be blogging. How authors can blog successfully for longterm platform and book marketing efforts, with tips for online writing, strong headlines, and good. If you are an author and are thinking about starting a blog or you want to get better at using your blog to build an audience, then stick around. If you need help making sense of how to blog a book, blogging for authors is the one to get. Did you know that you could receive free books from authors and publishers in exchange for. Were all busy, and its a challenge to find time to blog, but consider using any spare minutes you have.
Its articles examine all aspects of publishing and book marketing, including industry trends, writing advice, research for writing projects, finding a writing niche, and polishing believable characters. If youd like to quickly amass content for a book without the pressure of actually having to work on oneconsider blogging a book. Yaro has been blogging for many years and makes a fulltime income from his blog. Over the past few years, guest blogging has become a powerful and free tool in many authors book promotion toolboxes. Web design relief posted on july 26, 2019 by web design relief staff 0 comments. Before we wrap things up, i want to talk about the final benefit blogging has for fiction authors. If youre new to book blogging these tips will help get you started. This book is cogent, so there is nothing superfluous. How to organize your book blog with trello between reading arcs, posting promos, and all your other posts, keeping organized is a must for book blogging. Thats how amanda hocking describes the impact book bloggers had on sales of her selfpublished.
She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019. If youre not familiar with literary citizenship, you can read more about my views on it here. It helps you grow your audience by bringing likeminded readers to your website, exposing them to your books. Blogging tips for fiction authors authors boutique. Many of the hair colors i mention in the book were inspired by designs by my pal, color artist michael lowenstein, owner of ross michael salon. Use these tips as an inspirational guideor better yet, print a copy to put on your desk, home office. Effective content marketing is a key factor in the success of any business. The major longterm benefit of a blog is that it helps readers to discover your books. Helpful blogging tips for authors the book mechanic medium. Here are 7 blog tips to make sure your blog has a positive impact on your writing career. Unlike static pages on your blogabout you, about your bookthat rarely get updated, blog posts are dynamic. In the audio and transcript, he outlines tips for blogging and also how to make money from your blog, and why writers have a real advantage as bloggers.
Jun 06, 2018 authors primary complaint about blogging for book marketing is that it takes time time they dont have. Easy blogging for busy authors kindle edition by allen, anne r. Book bloggers are a huge part of todays online book community. The blogging site, tumblr is one of the more dynamic and versatile social media platforms out there. In a friendly, conversational tone, barb explains technical language such that a writer feels confident to start a blog no matter what their level of expertise is. That said, below are some of the book blogging tips i wish i would have. Ten tips for writers when contacting book bloggers the writing. Writing success boils down to hard work, imagination and passionand then some more hard work. However, many authors find making the leap from selfpublished author to blogger to be quite daunting, and reasonably so. Top 5 tips for authors working with book bloggers writer. Aug 12, 2014 how to make better use of the time at your keyboard show me your book marketing ideas, and ill show you mine blogging tips for authors.