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19 July, 2024

Goodreads for Authors

By |2024-07-18T16:31:45-07:00July 19, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Goodreads for Authors

Goodreads is known as the go-to place for readers to review, quote, and discuss books. But what can you, as an author, do on Goodreads?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into how Goodreads giveaways, the Goodreads Author Program, and their other features can benefit you as an author.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

• How to utilize the Goodreads Author Program
• Finding reviewers through Goodreads
• Giveaways and author Q&A
• and more!

Your host for the presentation is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

21 June, 2024

Marketing with Instagram and Threads

By |2024-06-20T15:00:43-07:00June 21, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Marketing with Instagram and Threads

Instagram is offering an alternative to Twitter (now known as X) with its text-based app called Threads. Let’s talk about it!

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll discuss the different ways you can use Instagram and Threads to market yourself as an author as well as push sales of your books.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • Using Instagram’s features to get your book out there
  • Navigating and using the Threads app
  • How Threads compares to Twitter/X
  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

17 May, 2024

The Updated Guide to Facebook Marketing

By |2024-05-31T12:53:49-07:00May 17, 2024|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on The Updated Guide to Facebook Marketing

Social media marketing remains one of the most affordable and effective ways to market anything—including your book!

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll give you the latest on how you can use Facebook to market your books and connect with readers.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • How Facebook has changed in the last year
  • Creating and running your own Facebook ads
  • Making use of Facebook’s various features to appeal to readers everywhere
  • and more!

Your host for the presentation is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

18 August, 2023

The Power of Video Content

By |2023-08-17T09:56:43-07:00August 18, 2023|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on The Power of Video Content

From YouTube and Instagram to Twitch and TikTok, videos have done wonders for marketing. So, how can you get involved?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into the world of creating videos and collaborating with video content creators to market your book.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • Creating short, effective videos right from your phone
  • Connecting with creators who make book-related videos (so you don’t have to make anything at all!)
  • What each social media site has to offer regarding video
  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

21 July, 2023

Marketing Your Book on Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr

By |2023-07-20T11:53:12-07:00July 21, 2023|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Marketing Your Book on Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr

When it comes to marketing your book on social media, there can be an overwhelming number of options of where to post—but knowing your options is the best way to figure out which websites might be the best fit for you.

For this week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll cover three social media sites you might want to consider using and explore the different benefits of utilizing each one! We’ll familiarize you with what each of these sites has to offer, as well as offer an overview on how each of them works.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • Making the most of Bookstagram, Instagram’s writer and reader community
  • Using Pinterest to reach readers (and other writers!)
  • How Tumblr can help you find readers in your niche
  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to […]

23 June, 2023

Making Connections on Twitter

By |2023-07-20T11:46:37-07:00June 23, 2023|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Making Connections on Twitter

Networking is a great way to help market your book, and Twitter is a great place to meet like-minded strangers, who can become helpful friends.

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into how you can make the most of connections on Twitter!

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:

  • How to use Twitter to connect with the right people
  • Strategies for marketing with your new connections
  • What to post and how to build a following
  • and more!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

19 May, 2023

How to Market on Facebook

By |2023-06-09T10:42:55-07:00May 19, 2023|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on How to Market on Facebook

Facebook is a great place to market for free—but what strategies can you employ to make the most of your time?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Facebook marketing in 2023!

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

  • How to pinpoint your target audience on Facebook
  • Creating a content schedule and strategy
  • Posting low-cost Facebook ads
  • and more!

Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

23 September, 2022

How to Make Marketing Visuals

By |2022-09-22T23:31:04-07:00September 23, 2022|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on How to Make Marketing Visuals

As an author, your focus has likely remained on the written word. However, when it comes to marketing, visuals are king. Fortunately, in today’s world, you don’t need to be a professional artist, photographer, or video editor to make things work!

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore the many tools that authors use to create fantastic images and videos—all on their own.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:

• How to create original art in minutes
• Making the most of royalty-free images
• Turning book covers into videos
• and more!

Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t […]

24 August, 2022

Social Media Marketing 101

By |2023-06-09T10:46:10-07:00August 24, 2022|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Social Media Marketing 101

We’ve talked about the different social media sites you may want to use to market your book, but now it’s time to zoom out and look at social media marketing as a whole.

For this month’s Authors Academy presentation, we explored the basics of online marketing with tips that could help you approach any social media site with confidence.

If you missed the live presentation, don’t worry! Authors Academy members can review the recording and all future recordings on the Authors Academy website. All you have to do is click this link and log in to view the full recording of this presentation!

This month, we covered:

– The infamous “algorithm” and how it generally works across the web
– Gaining followers with ease
– How to turn marketing into profiting
– and more!

15 July, 2022

Building A Network Through Instagram

By |2023-06-09T10:46:19-07:00July 15, 2022|Authors Academy, Marketing, Social Media|Comments Off on Building A Network Through Instagram

Our Social Media Summer Series continues. How can you utilize Instagram to spread the word about your book?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore how to market yourself and your books, as well as make connections, on Instagram.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:

  • Connecting with influencers on Instagram
  • Using posts and stories to reach more people
  • Instagram’s connection to Facebook
  • and more!

Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

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