book authors

How to Use a Pen Name

Some authors like to use pen names when writing books, especially fiction. Below is a Q&A email I answered for an author who wanted to use a pen name (aka nom de plume or pseudonym) — and had a lot of questions on how to use a pen name successfully. Book Publishing Question: Using Pen […]

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Join the Indies First Movement Today!

Sherman Alexie and the American Booksellers Association are working together to promote Indies First, where book authors are encouraged to work a day at an independent bookstore AND place the indie bookseller’s buy button on their book page (above buy buttons for online booksellers or others). Check out Sherman’s letter here: Hello, hello, you […]

When You Feel Like Giving Up …

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place. or When you feel like quitting, think about why you started. When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place. Click To Tweet When you feel like quitting, […]

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Book Marketing Hashtags for Book Authors: A list of hashtags for book authors and ebook writers to use on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, and Pinterest.

The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Hashtags for Book Authors

Inspired by a similar post, I have compiled a list of 439 hashtags for book authors and ebook writers to use on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. The focus is on #books and #writers. And, yes, I’ve cheated in creating this list of hashtags because I’m actually featuring hashtags that book authors are currently using […]