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Why I am No Longer an Amazon Affiliate

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 Christine John

No longer an Amazon Affiliate - Affiliate Marketing

I have read so much about how affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to make money online. By joining an affiliate program, all you had to do was promote a company’s products and you would get paid a commission for every sale. I had always wanted to try affiliate marketing and the Amazon Associates Programme seemed the best way to start. Becoming an Amazon affiliate is an easy process. You can sign up for the program if you already have an Amazon account. You are given an Associate…

Stand Out on the Shelf: Designing Attention-Grabbing Book Covers

June 14, 2024June 3, 2024 Christine John

In the fiercely competitive world of books, it’s not easy for writers to make their voices heard and their stories known. But as writers, we have the power to captivate readers from the very first glance. How, you may ask? The answer lies in designing attention-grabbing book covers. A well-designed book cover can not only draw potential readers in but also convey the essence of your story. So, let’s dive into the art of creating book covers that stand out on the shelf. 1. Know Your Target Audience Before you…

Five Book Marketing Mistakes I Made that Every Author Should Avoid

June 7, 2024May 29, 2024 Christine John

girl looking worried - book marketing mistakes I made

Congratulations, you’ve written a book! Now comes the challenging part: marketing it and ensuring it reaches its intended audience. Book marketing is a crucial step in a successful author’s journey, but it’s easy to make mistakes along the way. In this blog post, we will discuss some common book marketing blunders I made that every author should avoid, providing you with valuable insights and actionable tips to help you navigate the intricate world of book marketing. 1. Neglecting the Importance of Research One of the biggest book marketing mistakes I…

Harness the Power of Social Media to Promote Your Books

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 Christine John

In today’s digital age, promoting your work as an author has become both easier and more challenging. On the one hand, the advent of social media platforms has provided authors with a powerful tool to engage with their readers, build an audience, and market their books. On the other hand, the sheer volume of content online can make it difficult for authors to cut through the noise and capture readers’ attention. However, with the right digital marketing strategies, you can successfully harness the power of social media to promote your…

My Experience Using the eBook Submission Tool

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 Christine John

For one of my New Year’s resolutions, I decided to start taking action on the things I said I would do. One of those things was to use the eBook submission tool offered by Book Marketing Tools. Thinking about using the eBook submission tool to market your books? Before you do, let me tell you about my experience using this marketing tool for my books. I am a self-published author, and when it comes to promoting my books, I used to spend hours manually submitting my eBook to various free…

Amazon’s Marketing Tools for Authors

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 Christine John

If you are new to self-publishing on Amazon, you may be wondering how to get the word out about your new book. Thankfully, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has an arsenal of marketing resources at your disposal. There are various marketing and promotional tools you can use to attract attention to your new book. You can read more about each marketing tool below. KDP Select KDP Select is a free 90-day program that was designed to help you to promote your Kindle book. When you enroll your book in the…