THINGS FOR AUTHORS
TO KEEP IN MIND
Make sure that the most recent edition of your book is featured
in the relevant bibliography.
Engage with us using Web 2.0.
Ask your publisher
to send a review copy (or copies if you wish us to share).
You are welcome to use a quote from our review for use in promotion.
Prepare graphics -- banners and logos -- that can be used online.
If you don't have those skills, ask a talented graphics design
artist friend to help you. The most common size for a banner
is 468x60.
IF YOU HAVE A WEBSITE
If you add a link to Planeta, we can establish a reciprocal
link to your author
website. Reciprocity rules!
Show the cover of your book on your website. Make sure that
the image is available in different formats -- from low resolution
(and fast to download) to high resolution that can be used in
print media.
Include brief reviews and testimonials.
Include a brief autobiography. Let readers know who you are.
Explain to readers how they can purchase the book -- online
and through various stores.
Include a calendar of upcoming speaking events.
Include links to professional associations of which you are
a member.
Participate in relevant online forums. If you participate on
the Planeta Forum, please consult with Ron Mader to review the
forum guidelines. Hopefully, you are doing this already as part
of the Web Seminar!
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A WEBSITE
Create a website or blog!
Get a Twitter account.
Create a page for your work on Fcebook.
Authors are advised to make sure their book is available on
Amazon.com. Even if people do not buy the book online, they
consult this site for reference. Once your book is listed, ask
colleagues to put in a kind 5-star review.
Write your own media release.
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