T'is the season for writer conferences! So much great information and tips being shared, and I don't even have to leave my house. Pretty awesome, I think you'll agree.
#authorbootcamp is an event organised through http://www.bytethebook.com/ who have the aim of "helping publishers and authors make connections in the digital age".
Whilst I couldn't be in London for the in-person event I did have fun following along on Twitter. Here's a few takeaways for the event:
An easy but powerful thing to do as an author is to collaborate with other authors @samatlounge #authorbootcamp @BytetheBook
— Susan Kemp (@susanroslynkemp) April 18, 2015
Best social media channels for authors: goodreads and Twitter @samatlounge #authorbootcamp @BytetheBook pic.twitter.com/bC8jmhjURk
— Susan Kemp (@susanroslynkemp) April 18, 2015
@KatRoden "It's not about age or gender but about passion points." #authorbootcamp #bytethebook #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing
— Laxmi (@laxmi) April 18, 2015
#authorbootcamp
If you're not enjoying what you write, it's going to show in the writing.
— Esther Friesner (@efriesner) April 18, 2015
#authorbootcamp 80% of your output on twitter should be about others or interests, only 20% about your products but must earn trust first
— Byte the Book (@BytetheBook) April 18, 2015
#authorbootcamp stagger your marketing to increase and sustain, not just on publication or launch date
— Byte the Book (@BytetheBook) April 18, 2015
“@laxmi: @samatlounge : "#SocialMediaMarketing is about amplifying your passions (not just books) and hoping it travels." #authorbootcamp”
— Liz Fenwick (@liz_fenwick) April 18, 2015
Social media uses for authors: Amplify, Connect, Build Credibility, Be authentic (not a persona) @samatlounge #authorbootcamp @BytetheBook
— Susan Kemp (@susanroslynkemp) April 18, 2015
McVeigh: remove publishing info, ISBN etc from front of book, replace with blurb so that #Amazon sample reads become useful #authorbootcamp
— Jantien Abma (@JantienAbma) April 18, 2015
#authorbootcamp @4fifty1 build up trust first then sell things next, to people that trust you, but you need to earn that trust first
— Byte the Book (@BytetheBook) April 18, 2015
How to rank highly on Amazon 10-min masterclass @4fifty1: Metadata + category + marketing = high sales rank #authorbootcamp @BytetheBook
— Susan Kemp (@susanroslynkemp) April 18, 2015
Wording matters. Small changes make big differences for visibility on Google. 'Kids books', instead of 'Children's books' #authorbootcamp
— Rachel Mazza (@mazzie191) April 18, 2015
#authorbootcamp "Publishers no longer have the time, money, resources or skills to market you...even when they say they have".
— Tim Hayward (@timhayward) April 18, 2015
#authorbootcamp choosing a category on Amazon is the most important thing you can do, self publishers get 2, publishers get 6
— Byte the Book (@BytetheBook) April 18, 2015
"A personal brand lets you carve out your niche. After all, there is no competition for you" ― Fauzia Burke #authorbootcamp #authors4indies
— iAuthor (@i_Author) April 18, 2015
@KatRoden : "stand out. Stay useful. Stay relevant. Have a point of view and voice. Make them come back." #authorbootcamp #socialselling
— Laxmi (@laxmi) April 18, 2015
Roden: important for the proactive author to always think about ways to capture data, to learn readers interests #authorbootcamp
— Byte the Book (@BytetheBook) April 18, 2015
If you liked this event, be sure to check out the upcoming Promo Day event on Saturday 30th May. Promo Day is an annual online event for people in the publishing industry dedicated to promoting, networking, and learning. This years event takes place on Saturday 30th May and registration is completely free. Just go to www.PromoDay.info and click on "Register Now".
The day will be packed full of free webinars by industry experts on a variety of topics related to author branding and book marketing. There will also be live pitch sessions with publishers, loads of opportunities to promote and network, and chances to win prizes in giveaways. It's going to be awesome!
Hope to see you there, and remember, you can get more out of the event by joining the conversation using the hashtag #PD15 to talk to the people who will also be attending, even before the event starts.
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