#buildauthorbrand — Public Fediverse posts

Defining & Developing Your Author Brand

Authors are diverse in how they perceive themselves as creators. Some envision themselves as loners, satisfied behind the keyboard while letting book distributors handle the sales aspects, leaving them to crank out story after story—music playing alongside a cup of tea and no interruptions. Others picture themselves as quasi-movie stars, being seen, being courted, being idolized as miracle workers on the page with a horde of fans in their wake, organized by some public relations guru.
Neither one is anywhere near reality.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/defining-developing-your-author-brand

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #Inspiration #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand

From Manuscript to Asset: Why Every Indie Author Needs an IP Strategy

Many authors think their job ends once their book is published, but your manuscript is actually a bundle of valuable rights just waiting to be unlocked. Whether it's a film adaptation, a translated edition, or a merchandise line, your intellectual property (IP) is your most powerful business asset. Here's how to protect and and grow it.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/from-manuscript-to-asset-why-every-indie-author-needs-an-ip-strategy

#BookMarketingandPromotions #PlanYourBook #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand #AuthorBrand

Every Author Needs a Website. Here's How to Build One That Works

We sat down with Tertulia cofounder Lynda Hammes who shared her expert insights on best practices for growing your author platform.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/every-author-needs-a-website.-heres-how-to-build-one-that-works

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #AuthorPlatform #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand

Genre-Specific Bookstores: How Indie Authors Can Reach Ready-Made Readers

No two bookstores are alike. While chain stores usually offer a wide, general-interest selection, genre-focused bookstores set themselves apart by serving very specific niche readers. Though publishers still rely on big, catch-all genre categories, readers are on a different kind of search. They’re no longer satisfied with just “fantasy” or “romance”—they want precise tropes and micro-categories.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/genre-specific-bookstores-how-indie-authors-can-reach-ready-made-readers

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #Booksales #BuildAuthorBrand

Is Your Book Award-Ready? A Practical Submission Checklist for Authors

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-submit-your-work-to-contests-awards-and-recognition-programs

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #IndependentPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand

Should You Use a Pen Name? The Indie Author's Guide to Writing in Multiple Genres

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/should-you-use-a-pen-name-the-indie-authors-guide-to-writing-in-multiple-genres

#WritingYourBook #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #WritingandEditing #BuildAuthorBrand

Why Smart Indie Authors Still Blog:  9 Marketing Advantages Explained

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/why-smart-indie-authors-still-blog-9-marketing-advantages

#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #SelfPublishing #Networking #BuildAuthorBrand

Top 5 Reasons Why Every Author Needs a Website

*(Plus: When You Should Launch Yours)
If you’re serious about building a lasting career as an author, your website should be the foundation of your online presence.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/top-5-reasons-why-every-author-needs-a-website

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