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Oh No! A Bad Book Review! Have No Fear…Advice For Dealing With The Blues Of A Bad Book Review

You’ve just been notified a review of your book has been posted. You’re all excited and can’t wait to see what has been written. You’re clicking onto your book’s page when…Oh no! They hated your book! This bad review is going to turn away customers from buying your book. Wait! This isn’t the end of […]

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Top Ten Reasons to Write a Sales Letter for Each Product? – Part 1

Authors/publishers are great at getting their books written. Entrepreneurs know their products. But after the initial one-year honeymoon, sales slow down. To counter this make sure your ebook, product, or service you offer will keep on selling from the first day, the first year, even for life. Write a short sales letter for each product […]

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Oprah! How to Appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show

Do you dream of being on Oprah Winfrey’s television show? Lots of people do. An appearance on Oprah is considered by many to be the pinnacle of success. Authors dream of having bestselling books as a result of an Oprah appearance. Even David Letterman staged a long-running bit on his show where he openly campaigned […]

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Don't Sell your Book, Share It

Most authors who aren’t used to speaking before a group think, “I’d rather get a root canal than have to ‘sell’ my book.” If you think about how great your book is, how you wrote it because you wanted to help or entertain your audience, you can change this fear to the idea of sharing […]

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Promote Your Books on Talk Shows and Make More Money

Successful authors are convinced that radio interviews are the very best way to reach large audiences and publicize their books. Interviews give authors an opportunity to expound on the topic of their book and disclose personal feelings. While not actively selling, they entice listeners to want to learn more. If you are willing to speak […]

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Extend Your Book's Life With a Sales Letter

Authors, publishers and business owners are great at getting their books written and launched. But after the initial one-year honeymoon, sales slow down. To counter this, make sure to let your audience know about your book’s benefits and how it can help them in their lives. Keep your book alive and selling well for years […]

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