Month: March 2012

Introducing the Random Inscription Generator

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never held a book signing. It is not the sort of thing I’d likely do anyway. First off, I have the penmanship of a toy poodle with a seizure disorder. My handwriting could easily be mistaken for some script in a dead and ancient language, shorthand taken by someone who was drowsing off at the moment, or that of a physician.

More importantly, I think it would be difficult to think of what to inscribe. Just putting your name seems kind of pointless. Otherwise, you could just sit there with a signature stamp. I am told that an interesting and personalized inscription can add value to the book. Most people are going to want something in there they can show off. Continue reading “Introducing the Random Inscription Generator”

The Writer’s Malaise

Mood swings – of course it does. (Thought I’d catch you there!)

Seriously now:

Authors tend to teeter between elation and despondency. I have yet to meet a writer of any sort who has not – at one time or another – suffered from depression, anxiety or plain sadness. This occupation seems to attract the type of insular introvert with mood swings that are either affected by the writing habit, or that cause it. Continue reading “The Writer’s Malaise”

Video Trailer of the Week – You Decide #2

Three different video trailers were featured this week on Indies Unlimited. Now it is your turn to vote for the one you felt was best. No money—no prizes—all for the glory.

Book Trailer Award

From Monday:  Rachel Rossano’s “Exchange“

From Wednesday:  Keta Diablo’s “Holding On To Heaven“

From Friday:  Neil and David Yuzuk’s “Beachside PD Series“

Which was your favorite book video trailer from the last week?

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Have others promote your book – How to get Reviews

Fellow Indies Unlimited Minion Ed McNally had a great post the other day about self-promotion. We all hate it, but it is a necessary evil. I want to shift gears a bit from where Ed led us and examine a method to allow others to promote us—reviews. Reviews are more important than just getting feedback about your book. It’s common knowledge that Amazon figures reviews in their ranking system. So the more reviews you have, the better ranked your book could be.

Please stay with me until the end of the post where I’ll divulge a super million dollar secret for book promotions (I’m not selling anything, just in case this sounded like an infomercial.) Okay, maybe not a million dollars, but it sure helps.

Reviews are one of the best methods to generate buzz about your book, without you being the one shouting from the rooftops. We’ve all spent countless conversations begging our friends and relatives to “post a review, please!” It’s frustrating and many times, a fruitless endeavor. So, how do we go about getting reviews? Continue reading “Have others promote your book – How to get Reviews”