Writers of Books Should be Allowed to Write Book Reviews of their Literary Work

Most believe that it is problematic for an author to write book reviews about a book that they indeed wrote. There are many reasons for this, such as self promotion, conflict of interest and hype or buzz-ful insincerity. Sure all that makes sense for the reasons why we have created this social norm and expect authors to abide by it. Yet, in fact it is absurd that everyone else in the world can write book reviews expect the author who knows the most about the work.

Conflicts of Interest in Online Book Reviews by the Author of the Work Itself

It is often considered in poor taste for an author to write a book review of their own work, novel or book and yet they are indeed the most qualified to do so, are they not? Most would agree that there are inherent Conflicts of Interest when the author writes an Online Book Reviews of their work. One conflict might be the money issue. If the author is selling their book then someone reading the review might be a little disconcerted or perceive that the book review is not sincere.

How to Find a Literary Agent

If you want to paid to publish your book (through a traditional publisher, as opposed to self-publishing and paying all the costs yourself), it helps a lot to get a literary agent. Some publishers won't even consider you unless you do have an agent. Though it can be difficult to find a good agent, these tips will help you find one you can trust.

Simple Book Marketing Tips That Will Make Your Self Published Books Sell Fast

Authors, self publishers and book publishers can be very unhappy when they see boxes of books delivered from the printer, loaded onto pallets in their garage and not have any idea on how they're going to sell them; don't let this happen to you -- be prepared. Self publishers need to have a good marketing plan to sell books and should be written prior to writing your book and in place a year prior to publishing your book.

How Self Publishers Can Market and Sell More Books

As a self publisher you can market and promote your book on a shoestring budget, thousands of independent publishers have done it; be careful about your promotion and marketing dollars and don't plunge into unknown waters - test, test, and test some more.

Market & Promote Your New Book Through Media Outlets

Not having the large book marketing budgets like publishing companies, new authors must find cost efficient ways to promote their new books through media outlets. Print and electronic media (radio and television) are very expensive, both nationally and locally. But the exposure for new books through this type of advertising is hard to beat. New books of high profile authors get expensive print and electronic media advertising campaigns developed by publishers. These advertising campaigns use the author’s name to get media exposure for the new books. As a new, unknown author, you are not going to be given this type of media advertising for your new book. Can you do it yourself? No! Media advertising is expensive! The cost of these campaigns is more than new authors can afford. However, there are still inexpensive ways you can get the media exposure you need for your book.

Market & Promote Your New Book By Connecting To Your Target Audience

The key to the success of your book marketing strategy is connecting with your book’s target audience. Think back when you were writing your book. Who were you writing to? Who do you think will connect with it? Who do you think will want to read it? The answers to these questions will help you identify your book’s target audience. Any marketing strategy you design will focus on reaching the audience. Make sure you have clearly defined it.

Market & Promote Your New Book Through Your Inner Circle

Your family, friends, and other acquaintances can be a part of your book marketing strategy. Write down on a sheet of paper the names of all the members of your family and closest friends. Add to that list church members, co-workers, and business acquaintances with which you have established a relationship. Then add acquaintances you have met through organizations and other civic or community activities in which you are involved. Now go back and add the email addresses to the names of each person on your list. What you have created is an inner circle of contacts. To successfully market and promote your new book, your book marketing strategy has to connect to your target audience. But before looking outward to touch your potential readers, first look within

Sales Tax - Go Figure

Frustrated author wends her way through the state tax offices.

Self-Publishing, Independent Publishing, Traditional Publishing

What are they and how are they different?

Promoting Your Book

How do I promote my book? What can I do to break down doors? This article is a tell all with a step-by-step plan.

Cheap and Effective Ways to Promote Your Books

Cheap and effective ways to promote your books. Author shares ideas.

The Pros and Cons of Print on Demand Publishing

Most authors dream of having some big publishing house publish their work, but the realization of having it happen and the trickle of royalties may just turn a dream into a nightmare.

Self-Publishing - Pros and Cons

Some people disapprove of self-publishing, considering that self-published works have inferior quality if compared with those verified by professional editors. This is not an analysis of paid self-publishing services, but an analysis of free self-publishing tools.