Book Marketing Stories

Brand Your Topic with Paypal!

You can now set up a business or personal Paypal link for people to send you money. Here’s mine (with my Book Marketing brand): http://PayPal.Me/BookMarketing. It’s a quick and easy way to set up any payment options. For instance, if I want people to send me $25 to pay for something, I just add /25 […]

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Book Marketing Tip: Introverted Book Author

Book Marketing Q&A: First-Time Book Authors

I did a Q&A for a writers blog several years ago. I thought I’d share the questions and answers here as well. Question: When is the best time to start promotion efforts for a manuscript or book? John’s Answer: I believe the best time to start book promotion is when you have the idea for the […]

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Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts

Specialty Retailers Who Sell Books (2019)

Below are some of the specialty retailers I’ve found in 2017 through 2019 that sell books: children’s books, craft books, pet books, art books, history books, fiction, and more. Art Stores Charles H MacNider Art Museum Shop, 303 Second Street SE, Mason City IA; 641-421-3666. Web: http://www.macniderart.org. Art gifts, books, prints, and more. Clear Lake […]

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Edward Atkin on Writing

Edward Atkins: 8 Rules of Writing

Edward Atkins is the author of On Which We Serve: Where Life-Lessons Are Learned. Use a precise and succinct writing style. Make sure the words you use are particularly appropriate for the meaning you’re conveying. Generate smooth-flowing prose that at times has a cadence. Be accurate at all times. Write prose that is easy to […]

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