Things We Love

Support, Inspiration, and Events

Becoming an author can be a solitary journey but doesn’t have to be! Join us for community and ongoing education as we travel the author adventure together.

• Positively Powered Authors Group

Grammar and Usage Advice

Geeky resources for word lovers:

• Positively Powered Style Guide
• Grammar Girl
• The Slot
• Lapsing into a Comma
• AP Style Manual

Dictionary of Choice

Our choice for editing – and Scrabble!

• Merriam Webster

Business Resources

• Our favorite scheduling app: Acuity Scheduling
• The app that makes the pretty graphics on our site: Canva
• Schedule social media posts (and it integrates with Canva): CinchShare
• CRM to track customer relationships: Streak (it integrates seamlessly with Gmail)
• Branded swag such as high-quality bags and t-shirts: Printful
• Favorite writer’s gadget: Rocketbook reusable notebook

Social Justice Resources

• List of Social Justice Books, Films, and other media
• Anti-Racism Daily – Ongoing education and news

Marketing

• Goodreads Reviewer’s Group: post requests for reviews here for print, ebooks, and audiobooks
• Facebook Groups – many FB groups are looking for ebooks and audiobooks. Most want free or low-cost books in exchange for reviews. Post in Kindle free book groups when you do Kindle Free days.  In Facebook, search for:
  • Audiobook review
  • Kindle books
  • Book reviews
  • Book promotion
  • Also search for groups that attract your ideal readers. (Make sure that promotion is ok in those groups.)
• Social Media Marketing
  • Cinchshare to schedule your social media posts and post on multiple platforms at once
  • Karen Albert’s Unleash Your Inner Author Social Media Marketing Academy. Highly recommended!
  • Create an Author presence on Bookbub
  • Create an Author and reader presence on Goodreads (See Amy’s listing here)
  • Hire a Virtual Assistant to help with social media messaging and consistency.  VBs Virtual
• Podcast interviewers need guests like you! These sites match podcasters and guests:
  • Find a Guest, Be a Guest Facebook Group
  • Matchmaker
  • Radio Guest List
  • Tribe of Titans
  • ListenNotes: Search engine for podcasts – pitch new ideas or extension of topics a podcast that’s already happened
  • James Mulvaney YouTube channel: How to find the right podcasts and become a guest

Tips for getting PR/media attention

• Before you approach publications or media outlets, be specific about defining what types of shows or media you want to be featured on.
• Know their content and what they’re looking for and explain how you can add massive value to their audience.
• Do your homework, understand what is a good fit for them and make sure it fits with your values and goals.

Audioboook Marketing Resources

• How to use Giveaway Codes
• 5 Ways To Market Your Audiobook (see the Get Reviews section especially – send giveaway codes to reviewers
• Post in Facebook audiobook review groups when you have giveaway codes for free audiobooks. Also search for groups that attract your ideal readers. (Make sure that promotion is ok in those groups.)
• 3 Ways To Promote Your Audiobook

Legal and Financial Resources

• ​Copyright Clearance for Creatives
• Legacy Lock’s Complete Estate Planning Package Code: Legacy795
  set up a consultation with expert Michele Boyer

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