10 WAYS TO SHOW AN INDIE AUTHOR SOME LOVE
1. Buy the Book. If you purchase an author’s book at book fair or through their website (instead of online retailers), the author retains a greater percentage of the purchase price. If you see their books in a bookstore, purchasing there could potentially add to the longevity of both your favorite indie author and that traditional “brick & mortar” book store.
2. Tell Friends. Word of mouth buzz sparks other readers to purchase copies. If you like a book, don’t be shy! Recommend it to others.
3. Write a Review. Readers check Amazon to gage an author’s performance. No one wants to waste money on a book that is poorly written. If you have enjoyed a book, let other readers know and tell them why. Leaving a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GoodReads, Shelfari, only takes a moment. And be sure to email or message the author to let them know.
4. Join and Support Authors on Social Media. Indie authors typically do not have a staff assisting them. Many are on such sites as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, Shelfari, Pinterest, Blogger, YouTube. Connect with them. COMMENT, LIKE and SHARE their posts. And share you’re excitement! Instagram or Tweet a photo of you and their book.
5. Request a Book at Your Local Public Library. A public library is more than happy to order a number of books (budget permitting).
6. Recommend it to Your Book Club. And if you book club has more than a few members, an indie author may be open to attending and/or reading at your book club meeting.
7. Host a Book Party. Be it in your own home or a community event, gathering of readers, refreshments, and an invited author to read excerpts and sign books would be a great way spend the day or even a few hours.
8. Invite an Author to Speak for your University, Company, Alumni or Professional Association or an Event. This could open expose your favorite author to a larger audience and bulk sales, especially if the organization is willing to gift attendees with a copy of your book.
9. Gift Booklovers a Copy of their Book.If your friend is a booklover, it may even be possible to have a print copy autographed and personalized for them.
10. Feature them in your newsletter or blog. If you blog or podcast, write for a newsletter, or other medium...spread the love!
Follow, me, Eartha Watts Hicks on FaceBook, GoodReads, Twitter, and Instagram @Earthatone and if you find this information helpful in anyway, be sure to purchase my novel, LOVE CHANGES, just for good measure. Visit, http://ow.ly/PNCrB
2. Tell Friends. Word of mouth buzz sparks other readers to purchase copies. If you like a book, don’t be shy! Recommend it to others.
3. Write a Review. Readers check Amazon to gage an author’s performance. No one wants to waste money on a book that is poorly written. If you have enjoyed a book, let other readers know and tell them why. Leaving a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GoodReads, Shelfari, only takes a moment. And be sure to email or message the author to let them know.
4. Join and Support Authors on Social Media. Indie authors typically do not have a staff assisting them. Many are on such sites as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, Shelfari, Pinterest, Blogger, YouTube. Connect with them. COMMENT, LIKE and SHARE their posts. And share you’re excitement! Instagram or Tweet a photo of you and their book.
5. Request a Book at Your Local Public Library. A public library is more than happy to order a number of books (budget permitting).
6. Recommend it to Your Book Club. And if you book club has more than a few members, an indie author may be open to attending and/or reading at your book club meeting.
7. Host a Book Party. Be it in your own home or a community event, gathering of readers, refreshments, and an invited author to read excerpts and sign books would be a great way spend the day or even a few hours.
8. Invite an Author to Speak for your University, Company, Alumni or Professional Association or an Event. This could open expose your favorite author to a larger audience and bulk sales, especially if the organization is willing to gift attendees with a copy of your book.
9. Gift Booklovers a Copy of their Book.If your friend is a booklover, it may even be possible to have a print copy autographed and personalized for them.
10. Feature them in your newsletter or blog. If you blog or podcast, write for a newsletter, or other medium...spread the love!
Follow, me, Eartha Watts Hicks on FaceBook, GoodReads, Twitter, and Instagram @Earthatone and if you find this information helpful in anyway, be sure to purchase my novel, LOVE CHANGES, just for good measure. Visit, http://ow.ly/PNCrB
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