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Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self Publishing Week in Review: 2/19/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self publishing process, which will lead to a greater self publishing experience. To help you stay current on self publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news in self publishing this week.

Military Serviceman Turns to Self Publishing to Make his Mark

S. Cameron Roach has been in the military for 24 years. He has been to three wars, speaks Arabic and is an expert on Middle East matters. However, there is one more aspect to his resume that he recently revealed to the world: he writes novels, the first of which is available now as an e-Book and online in print format from major retailers.

Why eBook Retailers Are Embracing Self-Published Authors

Self publishing is changing the publishing industry. This is especially apparent if you look at e-book retailers such as the Apple iBookstore, which is now showcasing books by self published authors. This article talks about the many reasons why readers and retailers love self published e-books.

Five Slightly Unexpected Tips For Self-Published Authors to Find Success

This article has some great tips for self publishing authors — from traditional tips such as copyright considerations to more modern tips such as maintaining relationships with your audience through social media.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
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Top 3 Articles for Romance Writers

It is the month of love and what better way to celebrate than by trying your hand at romance writing? If you want to write novels that make people’s toes curl and hearts melt, check out these great articles for romance writers.

How to Write a Romance Novel: The Keys to Conflict

When writing romance, there needs to be a believable conflict, or series of conflicts, that is sustainable throughout the novel. While conflict is important in all fiction writing, it is especially essential in romance writing because the ending is often predictable. This article offers great advice on how to write amazing conflict.

3 Ways to Know When to End a Chapter

Another way to keep readers interested is by ending chapters at a spot that makes them want to keep reading. While there aren’t specific rules for breaking up chapters, this article discusses three different techniques you can use to determine when you should end your chapters.

The 7 Tools of Dialogue

Every great romance novel needs great dialogue. However, believable and interesting dialogue can be one of the most difficult things to write. This article offers wonderful tips on how to write compelling dialogue.

I’d love to know, what made you want to self publish a romance novel?

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self Publishing Week in Review: 2/12/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self publishing process, which will lead to a greater self publishing experience. To help you stay current on self publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news in self publishing this week.

Self-Publishing Stigma: Because Revolutions Take Time

Self publishing used to be mocked, but now it has changed the face of publishing. This excellent article discusses the self publishing revolution. It is empowering and inspiring.

 Apple Adds Self-Published Books to iTunes

Self published authors now have another place to sell their books: iTunes. This is an exciting announcement that will allow self published authors to reach even more readers.

Why Do Authors Choose Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing?

Every author must decide which publishing method is best for him or her. This article shows how many authors approach the decision.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
Kelly Speaks, Self-Publishing Week in Review

Self Publishing Week in Review: 2/5/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self publishing process, which will lead to a greater self publishing experience. To help you stay current on self publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news in self publishing this week.

Guy Kawasaki: Self-Promoter and Self-Publisher

This article talks about self published marketing guru Guy Kawasaki of Google. Kawasaki shares why he self published and how you can self promote.

The Road to Publication — Part Three: Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing, Pros and Cons

If you are debating whether self publishing is right for you, this pro and con article can help you decide.

Self-publishing Turns the Corner

Self publishing is no longer for works that aren’t “good enough” to be published by traditional publishing firms. In fact, traditional publishing houses are now jumping onboard and starting their own self publishing companies. This article also talks about one of the most popular self published books of 2012, Fifty Shades of Grey.

Surviving the Self-Publishing World and How Tech is Changing our Vacations

One of the most important gatherings for publishing professionals when it comes to e-books and self-publishing,  Digital Book World Conference, was recently held in Midtown Manhattan. One of the guests included marketing guru and self published author Guy Kawasaki.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.
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Use Social Media to Promote Your Book

Social media is one of the best marketing tools available to self publishing authors. It is the digital era’s version of word of mouth marketing, and it is free, easy to use, and effective. Some of the most popular sites include Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Regardless of which sites you decide to use, there are a few tips to maximize your marketing efforts. Here is what you need to know about using social media to promote your self published book.

  • Always include a cover photo. Ideally, this photo should be the cover of your book. You could also use a picture of yourself if you plan to promote yourself as an author, but make sure the pictures are professional and appropriate.
  • Invite all of your friends and contacts to “like” or “follow” you. The more people see your postings, the more effective your marketing will be.
  • Post regularly. Social media is not effective if you never post once you create the page. Fans expect frequent (but not excessive) postings. If updating regularly is a challenge, you can use programs such as HootSuite to schedule your posts.
  • Include a link on your website. For every social media site you use, make sure there is a link on your website so readers can easily find your social media profiles.
  • Check your page regularly. Social media is about conversation. You want people to comment on your posts, so you need to make sure you are responding to the conversations.

I’d love to know, how are you using social media to promote your book?

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.