by kobowritinglife | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Resources, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tips
Let’s face it: we’re all guilty of comparing our work to that of others. Sometimes, it can be a little demoralizing – but many other times, it can be a source of inspiration and result in a connection that you didn’t think you had before. In publishing, this kind of...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 5, 2019 | Awards, Self-Promotion
Take it from IndieReader, one of the leading book review sites for indie and self-published authors: “Winning the right book award can be a catalyst for discovery. And with this type of discovery a self-published author and their work out of obscurity and...
by kobowritinglife | Aug 22, 2019 | Resources, Self-Promotion, The Business of Writing
We all know that reviews are an important factor in a reader’s decision to purchase a novel. They are particularly important for indie authors who are still establishing a name for themselves. Testimonials enhance your book description and offer credibility to your...
by kobowritinglife | Apr 1, 2019 | marketing, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing
By Adam Dahari Update March 2020: We are no longer partnered with NetGalley. Please email us at writinglife@kobo.com for recommendations on growing your readership. Are you an indie author looking to promote your titles and grow your readership? Kobo Writing Life and...
by kobowritinglife | Jan 3, 2019 | KWL Podcast, Self-Promotion, The Business of Writing
http://kobowritinglife.libsyn.com/kwl-ep-131-ricci-wolman In this episode, Chrissy chats to Ricci Wolman, founder and CEO of Written Word Media. Ricci talks about why she created Written Word Media, the services she offers authors and she tells listeners about her...
by kobowritinglife | Dec 3, 2018 | Promotion/Event, Self-Promotion, The Business of Writing, Tips
By Judy Penz Sheluk When my debut mystery novel, The Hanged Man’s Noose, was published in 2015, one of the first things I did was set up a bookstore event at my local Chapters. Visions of eager customers lining up outside the door danced through my head. The reality...
