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The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 145: “Million Dollar Book Business”In this episode, Shawn shows you the entire setup to turn your book into a million dollar book business. No, it won't happen over night, but Shawn lays out a solid plan that you can start taking the first steps on today.2017-03-1622 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 145: “Million Dollar Book Business”In this episode, Shawn shows you the entire setup to turn your book into a million dollar book business. No, it won't happen over night, but Shawn lays out a solid plan that you can start taking the first steps on today.
The post Ep 145: "Million Dollar Book Business" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-03-1600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 144: “Network Net Worth”In this episode, Shawn shares why networking is so important for authors. He also gives you specific tips to help you to start building those connections with other authors, even if you're shy.
The post Ep 144: "Network Net Worth" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-03-1400 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 144: “Network Net Worth”In this episode, Shawn shares why networking is so important for authors. He also gives you specific tips to help you to start building those connections with other authors, even if you're shy.2017-03-1413 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 143: “Learning to Hack Learning”In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to take your author marketing skills to the next level: learning. He explores what holds people, probably even you, back, and what you can do to overcome that and make this year the best year yet in your business.
The post Ep 143: “Learning to Hack Learning” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-03-0900 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 143: “Learning to Hack Learning”In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to take your author marketing skills to the next level: learning. He explores what holds people, probably even you, back, and what you can do to overcome that and make this year the best year yet in your business.2017-03-0909 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 142: “Making Of The Perfect Optin”In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to make the perfect optin, to get people onto your mailing list. Nearly every guest on The Author Hangout has mentioned the importance of mailing lists, and the optin is the make or break moment for your mailing list.2017-03-0719 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 142: “Making Of The Perfect Optin”In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to make the perfect optin, to get people onto your mailing list. Nearly every guest on The Author Hangout has mentioned the importance of mailing lists, and the optin is the make or break moment for your mailing list.
The post Ep 142: “Making Of The Perfect Optin” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-03-0700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 141: “Coaching Breeds Author Success”In this episode, Shawn examines how coaching, even informal coaching, can help you take your author business to the next level. He provides a snapshot of ABSOLUTELY FREE coaching (with zero sales pitches), helping you to identify the areas of your business to work on this next month.
The post Ep 141: “Coaching Breeds Author Success” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-03-0200 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 141: “Coaching Breeds Author Success”In this episode, Shawn examines how coaching, even informal coaching, can help you take your author business to the next level. He provides a snapshot of ABSOLUTELY FREE coaching (with zero sales pitches), helping you to identify the areas of your business to work on this next month.2017-03-0212 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 140: “Gumroad for Authors”In this episode, we interviewed author Amy Young. She shared her journey to becoming an author, as well as her experience using Gumroad as an author, for selling your books but also using it to create additional income streams. Who doesn't need that?
The post Ep 140: “Gumroad for Authors” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-2800 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 139: “Above The Noise”In this episode, Shawn explores the formula for helping you to get above the noise of all of the other authors promoting their book. You will also learn who swindled him for all of his biscuits (seriously).2017-02-2318 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 139: “Above The Noise”In this episode, Shawn explores the formula for helping you to get above the noise of all of the other authors promoting their book. You will also learn who swindled him for all of his biscuits (seriously).
The post Ep 139: “Above The Noise” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-2300 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 138: “Goal Setting Check-in”In this episode, Shawn looks back at the goal setting episode from the beginning of the year. Have your author goals for 2017 been put on the back burner or are they still your focus? Get some encouragement to blast through those goals!2017-02-2119 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 138: “Goal Setting Check-in”In this episode, Shawn looks back at the goal setting episode from the beginning of the year. Have your author goals for 2017 been put on the back burner or are they still your focus? Get some encouragement to blast through those goals!
The post Ep 138: “Goal Setting Check-in” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-2100 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 137: “Relying On Others”In this episode, Shawn explores one of the best AND worst parts of this whole author business and business in general: relying on others. He also shows you how to prepare yourself to succeed in this ever-growing industry.2017-02-1612 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 137: “Relying On Others”In this episode, Shawn explores one of the best AND worst parts of this whole author business and business in general: relying on others. He also shows you how to prepare yourself to succeed in this ever-growing industry.
The post Ep 137: “Relying On Others” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-1600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 136: “Honest Conversations on Book Marketing”In this episode, you get a rare look inside a conversation between our host Shawn Manaher and bestselling author and book marketing coach, Chandler Bolt. Shawn just hit "record" and they kept on talking. There are some great nuggets of truth that you don't want to miss.
The post Ep 136: “Honest Conversations on Book Marketing” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-1400 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 136: “Honest Conversations on Book Marketing”In this episode, you get a rare look inside a conversation between our host Shawn Manaher and bestselling author and book marketing coach, Chandler Bolt. Shawn just hit "record" and they kept on talking. There are some great nuggets of truth that you don't want to miss.2017-02-1430 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 135: “Recognition of Hard Work”We have another quick episode for you, where Shawn explores one of the struggles that authors face when they are trying to grow their self-publishing business. Don't miss this, as you'll surely relate to his experience.
The post Ep 135: “Recognition of Hard Work” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-0900 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 135: “Recognition of Hard Work”We have another quick episode for you, where Shawn explores one of the struggles that authors face when they are trying to grow their self-publishing business. Don't miss this, as you'll surely relate to his experience.2017-02-0908 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 134: “Improving Kindle Book Rankings”In this episode, we interviewed the Kindlepreneur himself, Dave Chesson. He shared great tips for authors to improve their Kindle book ranking, as well as how to get Amazon to send traffic to your book.
The post Ep 134: “Improving Kindle Book Rankings” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-0700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 133: “Making Money Fast?”Shawn switches things up a little bit and explores an area of this business that consumes the thoughts of many self-published authors: making money fast. It's not a long episode, but listen and see where you can relate with Shawn's experiences in your own self-publishing business.
The post Ep 133: “Making Money Fast?” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-02-0200 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 133: “Making Money Fast?”Shawn switches things up a little bit and explores an area of this business that consumes the thoughts of many self-published authors: making money fast. It's not a long episode, but listen and see where you can relate with Shawn's experiences in your own self-publishing business.2017-02-0211 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 132: “Book Marketing & Book Launches”In this episode, we were joined by bestselling author and pro book designer, Joel Friedlander. He shared some awesome insights for authors needing to market their books. He also talked about how to have a successful book launch.
The post Ep 132: “Book Marketing & Book Launches” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-3100 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 131: “Authors Answers: How To Get Book Reviews”In this episode of Author Answers, Shawn Manaher answers an call-in question from an author asking about the best ways to get book reviews. Shawn shares 3 main areas to focus on to help you get reviews for your book when you need them most.
The post Ep 131: “Authors Answers: How To Get Book Reviews” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-2600 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 131: “Authors Answers: How To Get Book Reviews”In this episode of Author Answers, Shawn Manaher answers an call-in question from an author asking about the best ways to get book reviews. Shawn shares 3 main areas to focus on to help you get reviews for your book when you need them most.2017-01-2612 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 130: “Author Answers: Author Street Teams”In this episode of Author Answers, Shawn Manaher answers an email from a long-time listener about using street teams for helping you to market your book. He shares great tips about assembling and utilizing your street team, as well as some exciting Book Marketing Tools news. Don't miss this episode!
The post Ep 130: “Author Answers: Author Street Teams” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-2400 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 130: “Author Answers: Author Street Teams”In this episode of Author Answers, Shawn Manaher answers an email from a long-time listener about using street teams for helping you to market your book. He shares great tips about assembling and utilizing your street team, as well as some exciting Book Marketing Tools news. Don't miss this episode!2017-01-2416 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 129: “Author Answers: Using KDP Select or Not”In this Author Answers episode, R.J. Adams from Book Marketing Tools answers a question from author Vicky Cashman about whether using KDP Select is right for her book or not. R.J. shares some great tips and things to consider when making this decision for your book.
The post Ep 129: “Author Answers: Using KDP Select or Not” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-1900 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 128: “Traffic, Subscribers, and Sales”In this episode, Shawn expanded on the awesome goal-setting episode from last week, and shared the story of The Author Hangout podcast and how that directly relates to you as an author in growing your own traffic, subscribers, and sales for your books.2017-01-1738 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 128: “Traffic, Subscribers, and Sales”In this episode, Shawn expanded on the awesome goal-setting episode from last week, and shared the story of The Author Hangout podcast and how that directly relates to you as an author in growing your own traffic, subscribers, and sales for your books.
The post Ep 128: “Traffic, Subscribers, and Sales” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-1700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 127: “Book Marketing Tips from Experts (Part 7)”In this special episode of The Author Hangout, we have collected the answers from several of our past guests to our question, “If you had to start all over today as a self-published author, what 3 things would you tell yourself?” Listen in for these great tips!
The post Ep 127: “Book Marketing Tips from Experts (Part 7)” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-1200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 126: “Media Interviews & Book Marketing”In this episode, we interviewed 9-year old self-published author, Emma Sumner (and her dad Sean). They shared some great insights about self-publishing, marketing, and tips for doing media interviews even if you're scared.
The post Ep 126: “Media Interviews & Book Marketing” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-1000 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 125: “Book Marketing Tips from Experts (Part 6)”In this special episode of The Author Hangout, we have collected the answers from several of our past guests to our question, “If you had to start all over today as a self-published author, what 3 things would you tell yourself?” The guests that we have had on the show have shared so many great insights, tips, action plans, awesome advice, and more.
The post Ep 125: "Book Marketing Tips from Experts (Part 6)" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-0500 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 124: “Goal Setting for Authors”Shawn Manaher, owner of Book Marketing Tools, kicks off 2017 with some great tips on goal setting for authors. You have dreams and goals for your books in 2017 and Shawn shows you how to accomplish those goals with some solid tips.2017-01-0318 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 124: “Goal Setting for Authors”Shawn Manaher, owner of Book Marketing Tools, kicks off 2017 with some great tips on goal setting for authors. You have dreams and goals for your books in 2017 and Shawn shows you how to accomplish those goals with some solid tips.
The post Ep 124: “Goal Setting for Authors” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2017-01-0300 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 123: “Author Answers: Social Media Engagement”In this episode, Shawn Manaher answers a great question about social media engagement from author Mike Stop Continues, in our popular "Author Answers" series. Shawn loves lists and he lists 4 great keys to proper social media engagement as an author.2016-12-2915 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 123: “Author Answers: Social Media Engagement”In this episode, Shawn Manaher answers a great question about social media engagement from author Mike Stop Continues, in our popular "Author Answers" series. Shawn loves lists and he lists 4 great keys to proper social media engagement as an author.
The post Ep 123: “Author Answers: Social Media Engagement” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-2900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 122: “Speaking, Podcasts & Mailing Lists”In this episode, we were joined by Michael Neeley. He has a really unique story regarding his book, which leads into some great advice on building your audience, and using speaking and podcasts to help increase your author profile.
The post Ep 122: “Speaking, Podcasts & Mailing Lists” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-2700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 121: “Authors Answers: DIY Blog Tours”In this episode, we answer another author question. In a twist, we invited past guest, Alana Terry, to answer a question about whether it is better to use a blog tour service or if you should run your own blog tours.
The post Ep 121: “Authors Answers: DIY Blog Tours” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-2200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 120: “Book Launches & Pay-Per-Click Advertising”In this episode, we interviewed bestselling author, Gregory Diehl. He shared insights on how he turned books in two different genres into bestsellers. He also gave tips on using Amazon ads to help get even more sales for his books.
The post Ep 120: “Book Launches & Pay-Per-Click Advertising” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-2000 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 119: “Author Answers: Choosing Comparison Titles”In this episode, we took an audience question again. R.J. Adams, from here at Book Marketing Tools, answered the question and gave some great tips on how to choose comparison titles for your book to use in marketing.
The post Ep 119: “Author Answers: Choosing Comparison Titles” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-1500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 118: “Writing as a Career & Audiobooks”In this episode, we interviewed bestselling author Nathan Van Coops. He discussed the mindset you need for how you approach your writing, some great tips for book launches, and how to create audiobooks and why you should.
The post Ep 118: “Writing as a Career & Audiobooks” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-1300 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 117: “Self-Publishing & Book Launches”In this episode, we had Chandler Bolt on the show again. He is a bestselling author and expert book marketer, and he shared some great insights about self-publishing, as well as some book launch strategies and tips.
The post Ep 117: “Self-Publishing & Book Launches” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-0800 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 116: “Podcasting for Book Marketing”In this episode, we interviewed podcasting expert Ben Krueger. He shared great tips for authors on how you can use a podcast to catapult your author career, whether you are a fiction or nonfiction author.
The post Ep 116: “Podcasting for Book Marketing” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-0600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 115: “Author Answers: Best Marketing Activities”We are introducing a brand new segment called Author Answers. We're taking questions from authors like you and answering them directly on this podcast. In this episode, we're answering a question from author Brennan McPherson about the best marketing activities that produce long-term results.
The post Ep 115: “Author Answers: Best Marketing Activities” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-12-0100 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 114: “Book Launches & Video Marketing”We were joined by bestselling author Mimika Cooney. She shared some great insights about how to make your book launch even more effective, as well as how to use video to promote your book.
The post Ep 114: “Book Launches & Video Marketing” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-2900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 113: “Writing Faster, Marketing Smarter”In this episode, we interviewed bestselling author and prolific writer, Sean Platt. He discussed where he is taking his publishing business, how you can write faster, and how you can market your books smarter.
The post Ep 113: “Writing Faster, Marketing Smarter” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-2400 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 112: “Book Marketing Momentum”In this episode we were joined by bestselling author Austin Netzley. He shared with us his tips for not only a great book launch, but also how to keep that momentum going after the launch. He also talked about how to get media to write about you and your book.
The post Ep 112: “Book Marketing Momentum” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-2200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 111: “Building Book Launch Teams”In this episode, we're joined by bestselling author and book marketer, Jesse Tevelow. He shared great insights about some of the struggles he has faced in self-publishing and book marketing, as well how to build launch teams to supercharge your book launches.
The post Ep 111: “Building Book Launch Teams” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-1700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 110: “Book Launches and Distribution”In this episode, we were joined by Kevin Tumlinson once-again. He shares his insights on book distribution tactics as well as some great tips for book launches. He also shares a hilarious "oops" moment regarding his recent book that you can't miss.
The post Ep 110: “Book Launches and Distribution” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-1500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 109: “Email Lists & Facebook Live”In this episode, we were joined again by bestselling author and book marketing coach, Shelley Hitz. She shared great insights into why building an email list is so important, how authors, even those who are introverts, can use Facebook Live to engage with their readers, and more.
The post Ep 109: “Email Lists & Facebook Live” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-1000 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 108: “Facebook Ads for Book Marketing”In this episode, we interviewed bestselling author, Ernie Lindsey. He shared his "overnight success" that was 20 years in the making, how to use Facebook Ads to grow your book sales, and why he thinks brand consistency is so important for authors.
The post Ep 108: “Facebook Ads for Book Marketing” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-0800 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 107: “NaNoWriMo, Writing, and Marketing”In this episode, we were joined by author and entrepreneur James Blatch. He talked about how important NaNoWriMo was to his own writing, some writing tips, as well as some solid book marketing strategies.
The post Ep 107: “NaNoWriMo, Writing, and Marketing” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-0300 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 106: “Book Marketing Success & Failure”In this episode, we were joined by bestselling children's author, A.J. Cosmo. He shared his insights into the things that brought him the success that he's seen, as well as some of the things that he's seen failure in, and what he was able to learn from those experiences.
The post Ep 106: “Book Marketing Success & Failure” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-11-0100 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 105: “Telling Stories & Reaching Readers”In this episode, we were joined once again by bestselling author and book marketer, Rob Kosberg. He shared some great insights into some of the best ways to reach people, by telling a story, in the digital age. He also talked about a great way to reach a targeted group of readers to promote your book.
The post Ep 105: “Telling Stories & Reaching Readers” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-10-2500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 104: “Connect With Other Authors”In this episode, we were joined by previous guest and bestselling author, Michael Bunker. He shared what's been going on lately with his books, some of his top tips for authors, as well as his best tip: connect with other authors.
The post Ep 104: "Connect With Other Authors" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-10-1800 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 103: “Maximizing Your Book Marketing”In this episode, we were joined once-again by bestselling author and book marketing expert, Tom Corson-Knowles. He shared some of his latest insights, foreign-rights deals, editing and publishing advice, email marketing tips, and more.
The post Ep 103: "Maximizing Your Book Marketing" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-10-1100 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 102: “Audiobooks and Book Marketing”In this episode, we were joined by book marketer and audiobook narrator, Rye Taylor. He shared some great tips about how to get an audiobook created, what to look for in that process, the importance of having an audiobook and more. He also shared some fantastic marketing tips that work for both fiction and nonfiction authors.
The post Ep 102: "Audiobooks and Book Marketing" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-10-0400 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 101: “Author Email Marketing Automation”In this episode we were joined by bestselling author, Andrea Pearson. She shared many insights including writing inspiration, how to grow your mailing list, and how she automated her email marketing tasks so she could focus on what she loves most: writing.
The post Ep 101: "Author Email Marketing Automation" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-09-2700 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 100: “Looking Back, Looking Forward”In this episode, our host Shawn Manaher reflected on the lessons learned, for us and for authors, in the past 100 episodes. He also hints at what we have coming for you both from Book Marketing Tools and The Author Hangout in the next 100 episodes! This is a quick one, but packed with great information for you as an author.2016-09-2018 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 100: “Looking Back, Looking Forward”In this episode, our host Shawn Manaher reflected on the lessons learned, for us and for authors, in the past 100 episodes. He also hints at what we have coming for you both from Book Marketing Tools and The Author Hangout in the next 100 episodes! This is a quick one, but packed with great information for you as an author.
The post Ep 100: "Looking Back, Looking Forward" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-09-2000 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 099: “Maximizing Book Promotions”In this episode, we talked with author and podcaster, Jamie Davis. He shared his experiences with how he got a BookBub promotion after many rejections, and how he maximized this promotional opportunity and was able to add thousands to his mailing list.
The post Ep 099: "Maximizing Book Promotions" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-09-1300 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 098: “Meta Data Is Your Brand”In this episode, we were joined by the owner of Bublish and book marketing pro, Kathy Meis. She shared some awesome insights about how meta data, while maybe something you've ignored, is probably the most important thing for your books and your brand in the digital age.
The post Ep 098: "Meta Data Is Your Brand" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-09-0600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 097: “Kindle in Motion & More”In this episode, we were joined by bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken. She shared about her experiences as an author, what she thought about being in on the ground floor of the newest ebook reading experience, Kindle in Motion, and her thoughts on writing and book marketing as well.
The post Ep 097: "Kindle in Motion & More" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-08-3000 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 086 – How To Create an Irresistible Opt-In IncentiveWelcome to the 86th episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform. Authors
The post Ep 086 - How To Create an Irresistible Opt-In Incentive first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-06-1400 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 085: Build a Killer Self-Hosted Author WebsiteWelcome to the 85th episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform. Authors
The post Ep 085: Build a Killer Self-Hosted Author Website first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-06-0700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 084: An Introduction to How to Build a Responsive Author Email List in Just 30 DaysWelcome to the 84th episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform. Authors
The post Ep 084: An Introduction to How to Build a Responsive Author Email List in Just 30 Days first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-05-3100 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 083: How To Use Content Marketing To Delight Your ReadersIn this episode, we continue the new series where we will share some of the key tenets of book marketing success. Last week we talked about which social media platform you should be on today and this week we are covering how to use content marketing to delight your readers.
The post Ep 083: How To Use Content Marketing To Delight Your Readers first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-05-2400 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 082: “The ONE Social Media Platform You Should Be on Today!”Welcome to the 82nd episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform. Authors
The post Ep 082: "The ONE Social Media Platform You Should Be on Today!" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-05-1700 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 081: “How To Create A Reader Profile”Welcome to the 81st episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform. Authors
The post Ep 081: "How To Create A Reader Profile" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-05-1000 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 013: “Book Marketing Success”In this replay episode, we look back at our 46th episode, where we interviewed bestselling author Tom Corson-Knowles, who shared some great insights into his own book marketing success. Since he has taught over 14,000 authors how to self-publish and market their books, he shares some of the top insights he has to help you become a book marketing pro!
The post Replay 013: "Book Marketing Success" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-05-0300 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 012: “Free Book Promotions & More”In this replay episode, we look back at our interview with bestselling author, Martin Crosbie, who discussed free book promotions, how to handle negative reviews, the types of marketing that are currently working for him, and more.
The post Replay 012: "Free Book Promotions & More" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-04-2600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 011: “Blogging for Authors”Welcome to this episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform. Authors struggle
The post Replay 011: "Blogging for Authors" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-04-1900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 010: “How to Sell Books and Build Your Email List Through Facebook Ads”In this replay episode, we’re going to be talking about how to sell books and build your email list through Facebook Ads for authors. And our guest to do this is none other than Mark Dawson.
The post Replay 010: "How to Sell Books and Build Your Email List Through Facebook Ads" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-04-1200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 009: “Storytelling for Book Marketing”We take a look back at our 4th (!!) episode. In that episode, book marketer, Kathy Meis, shared her insights in how authors can promote their books and their brands through storytelling, as well as how to develop the "elevator pitch" for quickly effectively sharing about your book.
The post Replay 009: "Storytelling for Book Marketing" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-04-0500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 008: “Secret Book Launches & ARCs”Welcome to this episode of The Author Hangout, a “Hangout on Air” designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and improving their author platform.
The post Replay 008: “Secret Book Launches & ARCs” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-03-2900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 080: “Finances for Authors”In this episode, we were joined by financial guru and author, Todd Tresidder, who shared his insights on how important book revenue is as a financial asset, tips for dealing with bad reviews, as well as great book marketing strategies.
The post Ep 080: "Finances for Authors" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-03-2200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 079: “Your Author Platform is Important”In this episode, we interviewed author and entrepreneur Leslie Truex, who shared great tips on building your author platform, reaching out to readers, and tapping into other people's platforms to sell more books.
The post Ep 079: "Your Author Platform is Important" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-03-1500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 078: “Book Marketing Tips from Experts (Part 5)”This is a special episode of The Author Hangout. We have collected the answers from several of our past guests to our question, “Knowing what you know now, if you had to start all over today, what 3 things would you tell yourself?”
The post Ep 078: "Book Marketing Tips from Experts (Part 5)" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-03-0800 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 077: “How To Make A Living With Your Writing Pt. 2”This is part 2 of our epic interview with bestselling author Joanna Penn. We've been discussing how to make money with your writing, and we dove even deeper with this episode.
The post Ep 077: "How To Make A Living With Your Writing Pt. 2" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-03-0100 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 076: “How To Make A Living With Your Writing Pt. 1”It was awesome to have Joanna Penn back on the show. We interviewed her in this epic two-part interview talking about how you can make a living with your writing, the author mindset, and how writing one manuscript can turn into dozens of products to sell.
The post Ep 076: "How To Make A Living With Your Writing Pt. 1" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-02-2300 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 007: “Author Earnings: The Real Story”We take a look back at our 18th episode. We were joined by bestselling author Hugh Howey, and we discussed his project, AuthorEarnings.com. We also looked at some other industry news, and most importantly, the amazing mindset he has towards his publishing business.2016-02-1645 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsReplay 007: “Author Earnings: The Real Story”We take a look back at our 18th episode. We were joined by bestselling author Hugh Howey, and we discussed his project, AuthorEarnings.com. We also looked at some other industry news, and most importantly, the amazing mindset he has towards his publishing business.
The post Replay 007: "Author Earnings: The Real Story" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-02-1600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 075: “The 4 Ps for Book Marketing”In this episode, Alinka Rutkowska, bestselling author of How I Sold 80,000 Books, shares her focus and view of marketing, sharing what she feels are the key components of marketing your book, which she calls "The 4 Ps for Book Marketing."
The post Ep 075: "The 4 Ps for Book Marketing" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-02-0900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 074: “Replace Your Income With Writing”In this episode, we interviewed entrepreneur and author, Sylvie McCracken. She shared how both fiction and nonfiction authors can make more money by writing and selling ebooks. She provided actionable tips with regards to mindset, what to write about, and marketing.
The post Ep 074: "Replace Your Income With Writing" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-02-0200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 073: “Build Credibility With Your Book”In this episode, we interviewed author and business coach Jim Palmer. He shared some great inspiration for authors who may be struggling to get their first or next book out, as well as tips for fiction and nonfiction authors about building credibility and excitement for their books.
The post Ep 073: "Build Credibility With Your Book" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-01-2600 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 072: “Engaging With Your Email List”In this episode, we were joined once again by bestselling author Michael Bunker. He shared some great stories, including how he got his book optioned for a movie, as well as some fantastic tips about engaging with your email list so that they do not get fatigued.
The post Ep 072: "Engaging With Your Email List" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-01-1900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 071: “The Author Business: Finances”In this episode, we were joined by financial and retirement coach, and now author, Chris Hogan. We wanted to take a little bit of a different approach with this episode, speaking about one of the business aspects that is often overlooked for authors, and that is looking at your future. This is a can't-miss episode.
The post Ep 071: "The Author Business: Finances" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-01-1200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 070: “Goal Setting and Kickstarter”In this episode, we interviewed podcaster & bestselling author John Lee Dumas, who shared some great insights from his latest project about setting and blasting through attainable goals for your business this year, as well as how he is using Kickstarter to launch this book.
The post Ep 070: "Goal Setting and Kickstarter" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2016-01-0500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 069: “Marketing A Series of Books”In this episode, we were joined by bestselling author, Eva Pohler. She shared some great tips about how she went from an author who was barely selling any books, to an author who is now able to quit her job and become a full-time author.
The post Ep 069: "Marketing A Series of Books" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2015-12-2900 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 068: “Book Covers and Giveaways”In this episode we were joined by bestselling author and book cover design firm owner, Derek Murphy. He discussed many of the pitfalls with book covers, as well as one technique he used to get over 5000 genre-specific readers onto his mailing list.
The post Ep 068: "Book Covers and Giveaways" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2015-12-2200 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 067: “Write Your Book Faster”In this episode, we were joined by author Kevin Tumlinson, who shared some great insights on how he learned to write quicker so he could put out more great books, as well as some awesome marketing strategies he has implemented to sell more books.
The post Ep 067: "Write Your Book Faster" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2015-12-1500 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 052: “Make Your Book More Appealing”In this episode, we switched it up a little bit. Our host, Shawn Manaher, interviewed his 10-year-old niece about her thoughts on books, what appeals to her, and someone who screams a lot (don't worry, no ear drums will be harmed listening to this episode). Get some great insights from someone who has only been alive for a decade, but who has great insights for all authors to hear.
The post Ep 052: "Make Your Book More Appealing" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2015-08-0400 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 052: “Make Your Book More Appealing”In this episode, we switched it up a little bit. Our host, Shawn Manaher, interviewed his 10-year-old niece about her thoughts on books, what appeals to her, and someone who screams a lot (don't worry, no ear drums will be harmed listening to this episode). Get some great insights from someone who has only been alive for a decade, but who has great insights for all authors to hear.2015-08-0412 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 048: “3 Tips For Building A Mailing List”In this episode, Shawn Manaher & R.J. Adams from Book Marketing Tools discussed 3 tips for how to build a mailing list, by using examples for how they are building their own mailing list for their business, and what has worked well for them.
The post Ep 048: "3 Tips For Building A Mailing List" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2015-07-0700 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 048: “3 Tips For Building A Mailing List”In this episode, Shawn Manaher & R.J. Adams from Book Marketing Tools discussed 3 tips for how to build a mailing list, by using examples for how they are building their own mailing list for their business, and what has worked well for them.2015-07-0723 minThe Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 047: “Book Marketing On The Cheap”In this episode, we mixed things up a bit. Author BK Walker shared a great guest post on our blog about how to market your books with little to no budget. Shawn and R.J. explored this article, and gave their thoughts on the various tips provided in the guest post.
The post Ep 047: "Book Marketing On The Cheap" first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.2015-06-3000 min
The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published AuthorsEp 047: “Book Marketing On The Cheap”In this episode, we mixed things up a bit. Author BK Walker shared a great guest post on our blog about how to market your books with little to no budget. Shawn and R.J. explored this article, and gave their thoughts on the various tips provided in the guest post.2015-06-3018 min