Memorial Day Reading List
This upcoming Monday, May 31, those of us in the United States will be observing Memorial Day; a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving our country. In my house, this is a somber … Read More
How to Leave a Book Review on Amazon
As writers, we know that the success of our book can depend on reader reviews. Yet, when I polled a group of authors, less than 10% of them had written a review for a book in the last 12 months. … Read More
7 Tips for a Sheet That Will WOW the Media
Want to get more press? Sure you do! Sandra Beckwith offers you this terrific advice on her site: www.buildbookbuzz.com A tip sheet is a news release that offers tips or advice in a bulleted or numbered format. It’s one of … Read More
Yes, You Need a Price Specific Barcode
Here at New Shelves we make it our business to interact with the writing and publishing communities. We’re members of ALLi, IBPA, Authors Guild, Reedsy and quite a few Facebook groups for writing, publishing and book promotion. Why? Because it’s … Read More
Do This, Not That – Blog Tours
The Challenge Recently a client asked me why, when he Googled the title of his book, the most exciting search result was his Amazon product page. “There’s nothing really there,” he lamented. Many authors feel this way. They spend months, … Read More
Writing Advice from USA Today Bestselling Author, Hank Philippi Ryan
This week Hank Philippi Ryan made the USA Today bestsellers list with her book, The First to Lie. No stranger to success, this is Ryan’s second novel to hit the prestigious list, preceded by her 2019 release, The Murder List. … Read More
How to Compete in the Obstacle Course of Book Marketing
Even after years slogging through the swamp of freelance writing, I’m still challenged by the process of marketing. I started with nonfiction articles, progressed to a handbook, and now concentrate on fiction. The marketplace for publishing is crowded with hundreds … Read More
Social Media Spring Cleaning
Spring is a wonderful time for a fresh start. By getting rid of the old, you make space for the new! When you’re making your “To Clean” list this spring, don’t forget to add social media spring cleaning. By cleaning … Read More