Talk about a great publicity opportunity for authors and publishers! The new Colorado Authors Hall of Fame honors the legacy of authors with any connection to Colorado. Nominations are open until Wednesday, May 15, for authors: Who were born in Colorado Lived in Colorado Came or come to Colorado as a muse and backdrop to… Read More
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13 Ways to Use the 2019 ‘Black Book’ to Contact Celebrities
“How can I contact Charlize Therone and ask her to endorse my new book on transgender children? I read that she announced that her daughter, 7, is transgender. “ “Our non-profit wants to ask Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to donate a signed jersey for our silent auction. Who do we call?” “I want… Read More
Free Training on How to be an In-demand Podcast Guest
Podcasting, also known as Internet radio, ranks as one of the fastest and easiest ways to build a large audience of raving fans, regardless of your topic. If you don’t want to hassle with learning the technology or buying fancy equipment to host your own show, no worries. Be a guest on other people’s shows… Read More
7 Ways to Promote Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24
It’s wedged between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a day set aside by American Express to encourage people to shop locally. If you own a brick and mortar business, you have opportunities galore to promote Small Business Saturday for free. This year’s it’s celebrated on Nov. 24. Here are seven of my favorite ideas: 1. Create… Read More
7 Ways to Write for Skimmers
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week
– Issue #1235 June 26, 2018
- 7 Ways to Write for Skimmers
- Mention Copyscape in Blog Post Pitches
- What the Heck is Amazon Doing?
- Hound Video of the Week
30 Publishing, Publicity, Marketing Tips for Authors July 11
Whether you’re new to book publishing or you’re launching your fifth book, don’t miss today’s free training that I’m co-hosting with five other book publishing experts at 6 Eastern. I’ll be joined by book shepherd Judith Briles, book distribution expert Amy Collins, “geek gal” and virtual assistant Kelly Johnson, book designer Rebecca Finkel, and best-selling… Read More
Give Away Books to Attract Bulk Orders, But Have a Plan
When I speak at author conferences, I usually end up with an armload of books I know I won’t read but will donate to Goodwill. Authors foist them on me, even after I decline politely, tell them I have little time to read and that if I did read, it would be a magazine or… Read More
Promote on Your Nametag
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week
– Issue #1088 Jan. 7, 2017
- Promote on Your Nametag
- 31 Influencers to Follow
- Wanted: Hounds Who Are Experts
- Hound Video of the Week