Book Promotion

101 Surefire Ways to Market Your (Self-Published) Book

We recently posted a book review for The Daughter-in-Law Rules by Sally Shields.

On her website, this author lists 101 Surefire Ways to Market Your Book, Product or Service! which gives some really great ideas for promoting a self published book.  Check it out!

Don’t forget, every Saturday we post a weekly book review of a self-published book (submitted by the author). To submit your review, please send it to selfpublishingadvice@gmail.com with a .jpg image of your cover. Self Publishing Advice will post your review and cover image on our blog.

Good luck and have fun!
Kelly Schuknecht
selfpublishingadvice.wordpress.com

Self-Publishing Book Review of the Week

Self-Published Book Review of the Week: Who’s Steering?

Who’s Steering?
by George A. Eddy

For many years, George Eddy lived and breathed sailing at every level.
Once I started reading his book, I couldn’t stop!
~ From Gary Jobson, tactician for Ted Turner when they won the America’s Cup, and winner of the Hall of Fame regatta among many others

Helping George recover from capsizes then learn to race E Scows and go on to share his adventures in far-flung scenarios was flat out entertaining.
~ Buddy Melges, winner of two Olympic medals, and twice world Champion in the Star class

For more information or to order copies, visit the author’s web site: www.outskirtspress.com/whossteering

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Ask the Book Doctor – Dialogue

Q: When I write dialogue, must I make all my characters

speak in contractions? My critique circle members say all

dialogue should use contractions. Aren’t we supposed to

give each character a unique voice? If so, can’t one of my

characters be so prim and proper that she doesn’t speak in

contractions?

 

A: The members of your critique group have the right idea—

natural dialogue does usually rely on contractions, but

creative writing gives a writer a great deal of leeway. You

know your characters best, and if one doesn’t use

contractions, so be it. Don’t let anyone–not even members

of your critique circle–cram a singular opinion down your

throat. Listen to the suggestions of others, thank them,

and then do whatever you want. If, however, an acquisitions

editor asks you to change something to make your piece more

marketable, that’s the time to listen and follow.

 

What’s your question for Book Doctor Bobbie Christmas? Send

it today to Bobbie@zebraeditor.com

Book Promotion

Submitting the Ebook Edition of your Self-Published Book

Last week I talked about using an ebook edition of your self-published book to promote your hard copy book.

I mentioned Amazon’s Kindle Store as one place where you can submit your ebook edition. If you haven’t checked that out yet, here is where you can go to set up your account and submit your ebook file: dtp.amazon.com

Have you been looking into other places where you can submit your ebook edition? There are a variety of ebook retailers on the internet. You can contact them each individually and submit your ebook file. Each ebook retailer will offer different royalty splits.

You can do a search on Google to find more ebook sites. Here’s another one to get you started: www.fictionwise.com

Good luck and have fun!
Kelly Schuknecht
selfpublishingadvice.wordpress.com

Self-Publishing Book Review of the Week

Self-Published Book Review of the Week: Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog

Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog
by Barbara Techel

What a delightful story! Barbara Techel has written a children’s book about her very special dachshund, Frankie, from Frankie’s point of view. This energetic little tweenie weinie (an overly large miniature dachshund ) tells her story, beginning at the time she came into Barbara’s life. She describes her daily life, her friends, her training issues and activities in a way that will make adults smile, especially dog lovers, and children giggle. Believe me, anyone who owns a dachshund, as I do, will appreciate the personality quirks of these unique and lovable mini dogs. Sadly, Frankie has an accident, one that leaves her unable to walk. This is the fear of every dachshund owner, because the long spine of dachshunds leave them prone to serious injury. But, Frankie works hard with help from her mom, her auntie, the veterinarians and physiotherapists, to heal and regain her ability to walk. Though this does not happen as planned, her mom, Barbara finds a way to help and Frankie digs right in with fierce determination, a well known trait of dachshunds.

Author, Barbara Techel, who has written a popular monthly column known as “For the Love of Animals”, has taken inspiration from her much loved pets and believes that her dogs have taught her the “valuable lesson” of finding “the blessing in every situation.” Techel states that she is a much better person because of her dogs. Her first children’s book, Frankie, the Walk ‘n Roll Dog, definitely bears the love and determinations she finds in her dogs, and the beautiful illustrations allow us to see Frankie, as we travel with her through her story.

Barbara Techel has given us a truly inspirational story that has an important message for children and adults alike. Life does not always go as we plan. When adversity strikes, we can overcome it if we use the strength within ourselves and the help of others. Frankie’s story will also help children and adults alike, see the need to have compassion for those with special needs.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Reviewer: Elaine Fuhr
Allbooks Reviews
www.allbookreviews.com

For more information or to order copies, visit the author’s web site and/or blog