promoting your work

You would think that a social media platform made for consuming seconds-long videos one after the other wouldn’t appeal to a bookish crowd. But with the rise of #BookTok – a hashtag on the social media platform TikTok devoted to all things literature – readers are just as likely to be thumbing through these short video clips as they are to be thumbing through a paperback. The influence of #BookTok goes far beyond the screen of a smartphone, though, proving a true force in the publishing industry. Read More “BookTok Tips for Writers”

Ready to start sending your work out to literary journals? Here are a few things to note before penning your first cover letter. Read More “Six super-quick tips for your cover letters”

Authors recruit DIY launch teams to propel new books into the spotlight. Read More “Does your book need a DIY launch team?”

Your home page is where your heart is.
Read More “From the Front Lines: Three components of a winning writer’s website”

“My memoir covers a period in my life that happened 50 years ago. How do I build a platform when there has been such a huge gap in time?” Read More “Gigi Will Know: How can I build a modern author’s platform for a book set in the past?”

How does kidlit book PR work in a social-distancing world? Read More “Tips for marketing kidlit in the age of Zoom”

How writers can use emails to connect, engage, and retain readers (and sell books, too). Read More “How to start and maintain an author newsletter”

As more and more authors, agents, and editors turn to social media to connect virtually in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain by joining Twitter. Here are tips, strategies, and best practices from other authors on getting started. Read More “Dear writers: It’s finally time to join Twitter. Here’s how to get started.”