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Links Roundup Week of 12/5

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Already miss WestWorld? Here’s 10 books to read until season 2’s 2018 premiere. [Paste]

What skills will marketers demand in 2017? [PR Daily]

Book Court may be closing, but it’s Emma Straub to the rescue! [Emma Straub]

Grammy noms came in this week. [WSJ]

Google ads tips for indie authors. [PW]

Why you need an author platform. [SDBR]

For some reason George RR Martin felt he needed to clarify that Game of Thrones won’t have a happy ending. [Telegraph]

Speaking of GRRM, a non-update about Winds of Winter. [Mic]

NPR has released their annual “Best Books”! [NPR]

It’s almost winter, which makes me think about how a literary vacation would be real nice right now. [Flavorwire]

Very good points in this article – are small publishers doing all the hard work? [Guardian]

Social Media 101: Twitter Infographic

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Twitter: the online platform that authors, when asking us about social media, always seem to be the most hesitant about. While Twitter can be daunting at first, it’s actually quite useful and fun. There’s a huge audience of book lovers that use Twitter, from book bloggers to critics to consumers. With our Twitter infographic you’ll get some tips on how to reach some of these people.

This week, we have an infographic that will help you start a Twitter handle. Read a more detailed blog post on using Twitter as an author tool here.

If you are interested in more social media platforms and how to use them, download our free social media 101 guide.

Our Twitter Infographic:

Twitter Infographic

Links Round Up Week of 11/21

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Mark Zuckerberg has new plans on fighting fake news on Facebook. [The Wrap]

Indie booksellers are getting in on the publishing business. [Publishers Weekly]

Maya Angelou on how a library saved her life. [Brain Pickings]

An author on the seven things he’s learned about blogging (so far). [Brad Graber]

Tips for indie authors on optimizing their website. [TIPM]

15 writing tips from great 20th century writers. [PR Daily]

Avoid political talk this weekend by discussing these fascinating facts about turkeys. [Nat Geo]

 

Social Media 101: Instagram Infographic

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Did you know that Instagram has surpassed Twitter in mobile phone use, at over 200 million users? Imagine the audience of book lovers that is waiting for you! Instagram is a great place for bibliophiles because books are so photogenic. We have a few tips for you on using Instagram as an author tool with our Instagram Infographic. For more detailed information check out our blog post here.

If you are interested in more social media platforms and how to use them, download our free social media 101 guide.

Our Instagram Infographic:

social media instagram infographic

Links Round Up Week of 11/14

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Only a few more days left in our countdowns to the end of NaNoWriMo and Thanksgiving! Which one are you most excited about?

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A wonderful review for our author, Brad Graber’s, debut novel! [Patricia’s Wisdom]

Do you want to succeed at self-publishing? [PW]

Audiobooks 101: Your behind-the-scenes look into audiobook production. [Writer Unboxed]

Are you an author? You should be blogging! [TBD]

Some tips and tricks to get you through the last half of NaNoWriMo. [Bustle]

7 tips for attracting more blog traffic. [Anne R. Allen]

Pinterest has a new explore feature for publishers. [AdvertisingAge]

Zadie Smith: By the Book [NYT]

What went down at the National Book Awards. [Publishing Perspectives]

What Tory Burch wants female entrepreneurs to know. [Motto]