New author advice
I have been writing books for over five years now with a few breaks in between. I have had two bestsellers on Amazon psychology section and I've sold my fair share of books but it doesn't come easy and here are a few tips or bits of knowledge I've picked up on the way...
1. FREE
The idea of giving a reviewer a free copy of your book may scare you but it's so important. When you are first starting you think the hardest part is writing the book and editing the book. Then suddenly you're finished and you realise the hardest part is getting anyone to read it! So create buzz, join groups and giveaway ARC copies for reviews and then once they come in at least people are taking
2. The Cover
When you go on Amazon they don't show you much in the way of your first impression of a book.. you get a cover, author name, star rating and perhaps a genre. You have to actually be interested enough to click to get any more info. Your book cover is so important so don't cheap out, but also don't break the bank. Make sure it matches your story and your characters. Add tag lines or reviews to the cover as it gives a little more of what the story is about and helps select the right readers. I recommend The Cover Collection, back five years ago the e book covers were £30 which was a steal! Now they are £50 but still worth every penny and the company are so helpful.
3. Not everyone will like your book
You can't please everyone so stop trying. Remember it's your book and you wrote it for you, so if they don't like it, you do. Never write for an audience as you'll lose focus on the story you have to tell.
4. Get Grammerly and an editor!
I discovered Grammerly pretty late and it was my editor for my final book in The Abduct Series due to time constraints but I do suggest if possible use an editor. Grammerly is $30 for a one month subscription which is a bargain for what it does. It's a much more informative version of spell check.
5. Get an awesome kick ass beta reader
So you've edited it and it's got an awesome cover but how does it really flow? I have been in partnership with my wonderful Lori for almost five years now (crazy!) and she has been incredible. They really help push you and give you confidence to publish, she is the best supporter and isn't scared to tell me the truth. Choose someone you trust and know if you can.
6. Final one... KDP program
Sign up, give free copies of your book, enter kindle unlimited ... it's a great way to get new readers and new reviews.
7. Marketing
Make a website, create graphics to advertise, perhaps use a cost per click advert, maybe look into netgallery or book blogs. I have so far not spent a dime on marketing my books but I need to start and I plan to.
1. FREE
The idea of giving a reviewer a free copy of your book may scare you but it's so important. When you are first starting you think the hardest part is writing the book and editing the book. Then suddenly you're finished and you realise the hardest part is getting anyone to read it! So create buzz, join groups and giveaway ARC copies for reviews and then once they come in at least people are taking
2. The Cover
When you go on Amazon they don't show you much in the way of your first impression of a book.. you get a cover, author name, star rating and perhaps a genre. You have to actually be interested enough to click to get any more info. Your book cover is so important so don't cheap out, but also don't break the bank. Make sure it matches your story and your characters. Add tag lines or reviews to the cover as it gives a little more of what the story is about and helps select the right readers. I recommend The Cover Collection, back five years ago the e book covers were £30 which was a steal! Now they are £50 but still worth every penny and the company are so helpful.
3. Not everyone will like your book
You can't please everyone so stop trying. Remember it's your book and you wrote it for you, so if they don't like it, you do. Never write for an audience as you'll lose focus on the story you have to tell.
4. Get Grammerly and an editor!
I discovered Grammerly pretty late and it was my editor for my final book in The Abduct Series due to time constraints but I do suggest if possible use an editor. Grammerly is $30 for a one month subscription which is a bargain for what it does. It's a much more informative version of spell check.
5. Get an awesome kick ass beta reader
So you've edited it and it's got an awesome cover but how does it really flow? I have been in partnership with my wonderful Lori for almost five years now (crazy!) and she has been incredible. They really help push you and give you confidence to publish, she is the best supporter and isn't scared to tell me the truth. Choose someone you trust and know if you can.
6. Final one... KDP program
Sign up, give free copies of your book, enter kindle unlimited ... it's a great way to get new readers and new reviews.
7. Marketing
Make a website, create graphics to advertise, perhaps use a cost per click advert, maybe look into netgallery or book blogs. I have so far not spent a dime on marketing my books but I need to start and I plan to.
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