Quotes on Writing: Do These Famous Authors Really Know What They’re Talking...
Most writers have a bestselling author they admire, such as Shakespeare, Stephen King or E.L. James. (Hey, we don’t judge here.) We think it’s great to have someone’s success motivate you to be a...
View Article5 tips to getting published in 2013
This blog was originally posted on Dec. 31, 2012 on The Indie Book Writers Blog There has never been a better time to be an author so if you have a manuscript you have been working on, 2013 is the...
View ArticleBook Marketing: Timing is Everything
Successfully promoting your book isn’t about a big break or an overnight sensation. You have to create a plan of action around a strategic timeframe. Too often authors become so excited with the...
View ArticleTwitter Marketing Secrets: Decoding Hashtags
For writers just entering the world of Twitter, hashtags can seem like a bit of a mystery. But the concept is actually pretty simple, and there are plenty of ways to use hashtags to your advantage....
View ArticleHow to Write Romance Novels without Crossing the Line
We’re not judging you if you enjoyed reading Fifty Shades of Grey, but if you want to write a bit more…ahem…tasteful romance novels, here are a few tips. 1.) Focus on the emotional rather the...
View ArticleSelf-publishing with Google Docs and Booktango, a first-hand Experience
This in-depth blog post about a Booktango author’s first-hand experience was originally posted on William L. Weaver’s blog, Choice Management. The Booktango Service In March of 2012, I came across...
View ArticleThree Ways to Maximize Your Royalties with Booktango
One of the most common questions we receive at Booktango is “How can I earn more?” It is a legitimate question. For many of our authors their book was not just something done on a whim. You invested...
View Article5 Ways to Promote your E-book on Goodreads
Now that you’re a self-published author with Booktango, it is time to spread the word about your e-book. A great, cost-effective place to start is the Internet, which is home to several free social...
View Article10 Writing Prompts to get Your Creative Juices Flowing
If you’ve hit a snag in your writing and can’t seem to come up with any new ideas, don’t worry — it happens to all of us. There comes a time when we all need a little help to get our creative juices...
View ArticleFact vs. Fiction: Booktango Reviews, Complaints and Scams
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” I can’t tell you how many times my mother uttered those words growing up, and most of the time she was right. We often get some skeptics who check...
View Article5 Tips on How to Get Featured in the Booktango Bookstore
I just provided our content team with a list of the April updates for the Booktango bookstore homepage. Believe it or not, there is not a systematic program that runs to feed this page. Each month I...
View Article4 Things to Remember When You Attend a Writing Conference
There are so many writing conferences, yet so little time. How can you ensure your experience at each conference is a success? Don’t worry. Here are four tips on how to get the most out of attending...
View Article7 Ways to Promote Your Book with Booktango
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from authors is “how can I effectively market my e-book?” There is no million dollar answer that works for every single author. It’s kind of like...
View Article3 Fresh Ideas to Help You Organize Your Writing Desk
It’s the perfect time of year to bust out the cleaning supplies and tackle some serious spring cleaning. What? You’re not excited? You should be! This is a great opportunity to boost your creative...
View ArticleThe Do’s and Don’ts of E-book Cover Design
You worked hard to write a book, and now you’re ready to publish. Woo hoo! But, wait. Have you thought about your e-book cover yet? As an e-book author, you face unique challenges when it comes to...
View ArticleTitle Leading Story – Writing Tips from R.L. Stine
Did you know that the national bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine comes up with his story ideas for his books by beginning with the title of the book? Spooky, right? It’s so different, but guess...
View ArticleThe Importance of Peer Book Reviews
If you want your book to appeal to the general public, you need to see what your fellow authors think about it before publishing it. Too often a writer’s ego (e.g. “My work is already perfect!”) gets...
View ArticleMarketing Tips: Discoverability and PR
Video courtesy of the Author Learning Center Rusty Shelton, who began his career in traditional publishing and is now the president and CEO of an author publicity firm called Shelton Interactive,...
View Article4 Reasons Why You Need to Join a Writing Community
Successful people in every field join together in order to share advice within their industry, and writers are no different. Joining an online community is an increasingly popular way for writers to...
View Article3 Genres You Have Never Heard of Before
With help from the boom of self-publishing in recent years, new genres and subgenres have popped up or have increased in popularity. For example, you can’t browse an online bookstore without seeing...
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