Short Story Connect discussion

Seven Tips for a Great Book Cover
by Kat McCarthy, Aeternum Designs

An engaging and evocative book cover is an essential marketing tool for every author. When designed correctly, it will stand out on a crowded shelf and communicate with a reader in the briefest of glances.

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Social Media Series: The Best Times to Post to Your Author Pages
by Adam Mawer

Do you know if your social media efforts are positively impacting your book sales? If you said no, you’re not alone. Many authors remain skeptical about social media’s return on investment (ROI) and would rather spend their valuable time and resources planning, writing and editing their next great book. Yet, building a social media following to promote a book takes time and perseverance.

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Socia Media Series: Getting the Most from Your Facebook Author Page
by Shannon Hollinger

In a perfect world, everything you posted on your Facebook author page would appeal to your audience, be presented to them at the exact right time, and inspire them to interact, further boosting the reach of your post to other viewers. Reality, however, is a little trickier. So how do you maintain an interactive fan page with engaging content without letting it become a fulltime job?

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