Download or read book Grow Your Author Platform written by Mandi Lynn and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How do I get my book discovered?" It's a question every writer asks, whether it's their tenth book, or if the book still needs to be published. From indie authors Mandi Lynn and Bethany Atazadeh, book two in the Marketing for Authors series is dedicated to teaching you the many things you can do to start or grow your author platform.

Download or read book The Wrong Game written by Kandi Steiner and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two season tickets.One genius idea.Zero interest in a relationship.The plan is simple: a brand new, hot, preferably funny, definitely single male will fill one of those seats for every Bears game at Soldier Field. And I'll fill the other.I can't think of a better way to use the season passes I'd bought for my ex-husband. I am a woman of plans, and this one's foolproof.Until Zach Bowen offers to be my practice round.He's infuriating. Presumptuous and overbearing. And absolutely, undeniably gorgeous. Any woman with a heartbeat would be attracted to him, and mine picks up speed every time he speaks.But as I said, I'm a woman of plans - and I'm not backing down on this one.One night. One game. And then, his time's up.He can try to change the rules, but here's the truth: he can't win if he's playing the wrong game.The Wrong Game is a stand-alone, angsty, enemies-to-lovers sports romance.

Download or read book Wings of Ebony written by J. Elle and published by Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant New York Times bestseller! “A remarkable, breathtaking, earthshaking, poetic thrillride.” —Daniel José Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper ​In this riveting, keenly emotional debut fantasy, a Black teen from Houston has her world upended when she learns about her godly ancestry and must save both the human and god worlds. Perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Tomi Adeyemi, and The Hunger Games! “Make a way out of no way” is just the way of life for Rue. But when her mother is shot dead on her doorstep, life for her and her younger sister changes forever. Rue’s taken from her neighborhood by the father she never knew, forced to leave her little sister behind, and whisked away to Ghizon—a hidden island of magic wielders. Rue is the only half-god, half-human there, where leaders protect their magical powers at all costs and thrive on human suffering. Miserable and desperate to see her sister on the anniversary of their mother’s death, Rue breaks Ghizon’s sacred Do Not Leave Law and returns to Houston, only to discover that Black kids are being forced into crime and violence. And her sister, Tasha, is in danger of falling sway to the very forces that claimed their mother’s life. Worse still, evidence mounts that the evil plaguing East Row is the same one that lurks in Ghizon—an evil that will stop at nothing until it has stolen everything from her and everyone she loves. Rue must embrace her true identity and wield the full magnitude of her ancestors’ power to save her neighborhood before the gods burn it to the ground.

Download or read book Beasts of Prey written by Ayana Gray and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they journey into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster. “Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses.” —Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful An Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller There’s no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo’s cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn’t fully understand, upending her life completely. As the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six—an elite warrior—and uphold a family legacy. But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetani—a vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmares—but Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. Koffi’s power ultimately saves Ekon, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior. Desperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can’t do it alone. Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. The hunt begins. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted. “The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended.” —Entertainment Weekly

Download or read book Make a TikTok Every Day written by Dave Jorgenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is short and so are TikToks, so what are you waiting for? Release your creativity with these 365 TikTok ideas. Making a TikTok video that goes viral is all about having a quirky idea that can grab attention in as little as 15 seconds. Whether you're a TikTok beginner or a practiced creator, the hardest part is often getting started. This unofficial book provides a year's worth of ideas in the form of creative prompts to keep you posting new videos every day. Give the weather report using the app's Green Screen effect. Use forced perspective and a coffee mug and make a splash as you dive in. Dance with your dog. Say nice things to a houseplant and see if it grows faster. Kick-start a new meme by creating a TikTok that people will want to "duet" with. There are tips and advice from the most popular creators, including the queen of Alt TikTok, Melissa Ong, wholesome TikTok family The McFarlands, and fashion favorite Jeffery Dang, who provide insight into their experience on the app and how they got started as creators.

Download or read book Points of You written by Julia Rue and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Points of You," four friends from MIT share real and unfiltered accounts of what they wish they'd known while growing up. This book is a companion for teenagers and young adults who are embarking on a new life journey. Nobody has the answers to life, but through the perspectives of four very different people you can find understanding and new points of view. Featuring fifteen chapters on everything from maintaining friendships and making tough decisions to honing life goals and dealing with hard emotions, "Points of You" is an intimate guide to getting ready for the next stage of life.

Download or read book Edge of the Veil written by Felicity Vaughn and published by Limitless Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between living with her over-protective brother, and working long shifts at a diner, Lexie has no time for a social life, leaving her clueless when it comes to the opposite sex.But her sheltered life changes drastically when she meets Declan Cain.He seems to have it all-fast cars, flashy house, killer looks. And Lexie is instantly drawn to him, yet her inexperience with men makes her hesitate. Little does she know her slight hesitation puts in motion an insatiable obsession.Declan isn't who-or what-he pretends to be. He's not from this world, and there's a war raging inside him, a battle between good and evil. His predatory instincts make him impossible to resist-which is why Lexie's rejection ignites a craving too strong to control. But Declan can't succumb to the temptation. If he loses his fight against the darkness he carries around inside him, it's not just Lexie's life that's at risk...but an entire realm's fate hangs in the balance.

Download or read book Amazon Ads for Authors written by Deb Potter and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-08 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Amazon ads that work. Learn to monitor, analyze, and optimize. Packed with tips and strategies to improve the quality of your advertising. This book is up to date with the 2019 upgrades.

Download or read book TikTok for Authors written by and published by Hope Publishing. This book was released on with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to leverage the power of TikTok to reach new readers, build a community, and sell more books. This book is specifically tailored for non-fiction authors wanting to learn TikTok's unique language and trends to effectively promote their published works.

Download or read book TikTok written by D. Bondy Valdovinos Kaye and published by Polity. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its acquisition and rebranding in 2018, TikTok has become one of the fastest growing platforms in the world. Moreover, it's the first Chinese-developed platform to find mainstream international success, carving its own niche in the global short video industry. In the first comprehensive exploration of TikTok, Kaye, Zeng, and Wikström provide a history of the emergent genre of short video and situate the platform within the cultures and controversies that have accompanied its dramatic growth. They provide an extensive overview of TikTok's functions and uses, the diverse markets in which the platform operates, and the issues of governance that have impacted its expansion. Once thought to be 'just for kids', the authors illustrate how TikTok is further transforming platform cultures and the dynamics of broader creative industries. TikTok, the authors argue, represents an evolutionary step in the way culture is produced and consumed on digital platforms. This timely book is essential reading for students and scholars in media and communication studies and for anyone who has been captivated by the global growth of TikTok and short video.

Download or read book How To Become TikTok Famous written by Matthew Gumke and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Become TikTok FamousWithout Embarrassing YourselfMatthew GumkeIn this book, you'll learn how I'm becoming famous on TikTok. I've successfully gone from 0 to 25,000 followers within 2 weeks using my strategy. It's really easy, anyone could do it and there's no need to embarrass yourself, like what you see many people doing.I'm using this to create more exposure for my personal brand, which I can use to impact more people with my books and businesses. Maybe you want to use it to get famous, it doesn't matter what you use this method for. I believe it's a powerful asset in the 21st century to have a large social media following. Time and time again, we see influencers have more successful businesses than people operating in the background, unless that person had a lot of money to start with anyway.For someone to come up from nothing, having a large presence is almost essential at this stage of the social media game. I think many people will start to spend more time on TIkTok than the main player right now, Instagram, as time goes on. Instagram is so... "look how much better I am than you", and people are sick of it. I like TikTok the most because it's a place that people can be themselves and have fun. By becoming famous before it gets noisy with loads of users, you'll be at an advantage when the users and watch time comes. Who is Matthew Gumke?Matthew Gumke is a 24-year-old Author, Entrepreneur and owner of Gumke University. Gumke University is known for changing the future of education. Unlike many other universities, Gumke University adapts to changes in the marketplace and Gumke University focuses on tangible results, not theories. Gumke University was established to help the students get rich on their own terms, without needing degrees. Matthew Gumke believes his students can improve their health, happiness and quality of relationships, by becoming financially free. Gumke University succeeds when students make money, not when they correctly answer questions about the curriculum. The reality is that some students win, even if they don't know everything in the curriculum and other students lose, even if they know the entire curriculum.At Gumke University, winning is the priority. All training programs are set up in a step by step system that helps the students succeed, not just the owners of the university. If changes in the marketplace occur, the changes are implemented immediately, not in a few years.Matthew Gumke, the owner of Gumke University, is best known for giving away millions of books to introduce people to his education. People try to remind Matthew not to work so much. He even stopped his exotic car tour business, to help more students achieve financial success.When Matthew isn't working, he enjoys learning, traveling the world, relaxing, eating great food and going to the gym.Matthew didn't do well in traditional education. He wanted to become a multi-millionaire and all the teachers he spoke to about it, were struggling financially. Matthew knew that he needed to find better teachers, outside of traditional education. He wanted to get taught by the people at the top, not their employees. In Matthew's pursuit to find the owner of an education company, he found Ekim Kaya, the owner of Kaya Online, the world's largest Amazon training company. Matthew watched Ekim take his business to over 100,000 students. Matthew knew that this was the impact he wanted to create. Matthew started to teach for Kaya Online, having his work translated into multiple languages for Ekim Kaya's 100,000+ students. Within just a few years of learning from Ekim Kaya, Matthew was financially independent. Matthew wants his story to inspire people that no matter the history of their education, no matter how much debt they're in, no matter what their current circumstances, anyone can change the future of their education. Gumke University. The Future of Education.

Download or read book Advanced Self Publishing for Authors written by Dale L. Roberts and published by One Jacked Monkey, LLC. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve mastered the basics of self-publishing… …and now you’re ready for the next level. How do you grow your platform and achieve lasting success? The journey of self-publishing doesn’t end with your first book. For authors looking to elevate their game, Dale L. Roberts offers a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide filled with advanced strategies and practical advice. This book is designed to help you navigate the complexities of self-publishing and build a thriving author platform. What’s the secret to long-term success in self-publishing? Short Answer: A clear roadmap and innovative strategies. This step-by-step guide dives deep into the nuances of publishing wide, marketing & promotion, and diversifying your income. Dale shares his personal experiences and lessons learned, providing valuable insights and detailed resources for aspiring authors. You’ll learn: · The fundamentals of advanced self-publishing · How to publish wide and reach more readers · Effective marketing and promotional strategies · How to diversify your income streams · Practical tips for managing a small business …and much more! You’ll love this informative and accessible book because it offers a clear roadmap to self-publishing success. Dale’s proven strategies and expert advice make this guide an invaluable resource for authors looking to grow their platform and achieve their goals. Get it now!

Download or read book Children s Writers Artists Yearbook 2024 written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A one-stop welcome to the world of publishing ... worth its weight in gold.' Smriti Halls Over the last two decades the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook has become the indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults. It is an essential item for any bookshelf, it includes advice, tips and inspiration for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre and magazines. It also covers the financial, contractual, and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Its directory of 1,200 listings with contacts are updated yearly to provide the most up-to-date information across the media and publishing industry. It also includes over 50 articles by award-winning writers and illustrators covering all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk

Download or read book Self Publishing Lesbian Fiction written by Elizabeth Andre and published by TulaBellaRuby Press. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide for successfully writing and self-publishing lesbian, Sapphic, WLW, queer, and other fun fiction! Write and self-publish your novel in e-book, print, and audiobook formats. I can show you how. I’m an award-winning bestselling lesbian fiction author, and I’ve been writing and self-publishing fiction since 2014. I’ve learned a lot on this journey, and I’ve put it all in this book including: *Publishing your book for little or no money *How to make money from your novel *Why self-publishing is a great option for those who write lesbian, Sapphic, WLW, or queer fiction *Tips for completing your novel and becoming a better writer *How to work with editors and cover designers *Formatting your book and getting it ready to publish *Mastering marketing even if you hate it *Navigating the growing list of publishing platforms available for self-published authors *How to get your book into bookstores I have been self-publishing lesbian fiction since 2014. I write cozy paranormal mystery, lesbian romance, science fiction, and young adult stories. Before turning my hand to fiction, I was a newspaper reporter for many years, and I have the paper cuts to prove it. I have won many writing awards including a Goldie from the Golden Crown Literary Society for fiction and a Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club for journalism. I am a lesbian in an interracial same-sex marriage living in the Midwest. Topics: Creativity self help, authorship/business aspects, LGBTQ+ studies, lesbian studies, authorship, writing lesbian fiction, marketing lesbian fiction, making money from writing, making money from publishing, editing revising, e-book formatting, paperback formatting, hardcover formatting, feminism, lesfic, sapphic, sapphlit, wlw, gay fiction, lesbian novels, queer books, lesbian, LGBTQ+, queer, bisexual, transgender, pride, cover design, pull marketing, push marketing, publishing platforms, pride, romance fiction, genre fiction

Download or read book SAMET Suspense Sampler written by CB Samet and published by Novels by CB Samet. This book was released on 2022-10-08 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four action-packed stories from four-time award-winning author CB Samet. Dive into adventure as these brave heroes and heroines face dangerous villains, risking their lives to save each other and save the day. Connor File (a Rider Files novella) Rick Swanson loves his job as a firefighter, and when the intriguing ER doctor, Mackenzie Connor, catches his eye, the temperature rises. But his world is sent on a tailspin when an arsonist has an agenda of revenge. Rick needs to deal with this threat if he's going to get his life back on track. Mackenzie Connor is falling fast for fireman Rick, until he inexplicably distances himself. When she learns he's trying to protect her from a crazed arsonist, she won't be idle. And she won't back down from danger. She enlists the help of the elite Rider Security and Investigation team, but can she reach Rick in time to save him or will they both go up in flames? *** Phoebe's Pharaoh (Romancing the Spirit Series) An ancient Egyptian tomb. The discovery of a lifetime. And a treasure shrouded in danger. When a ghostly pharaoh solicits Phoebe's help to uncover an ancient tomb, long forgotten, Phoebe Montgomery embraces the task to reunite the ghost with his wife's spirit. On the insistence of her protective brother, Phoebe hires former Marine, Oz Levine. But they aren't the only ones venturing to wake the dead and claim the buried fortune. Oz Levine is readjusting to civilian life after injury in the line of duty. He agrees to help the plucky museum curator—Phoebe without knowing about her paranormal sidekick and the danger they'll both be drawn into. After they enter the tomb, they realize they're not the only one's seeking the discovery. They must trust each other and the help of a pharaoh if they're to escape the tomb alive. *** Red Threat (A Dr. Whyte Adventure Novella) Lillian Whyte's day started as any other--medical emergencies followed by touring the new ER and ICU tower construction. But when armed gunmen storm the building and take hostages, Lillian won't be idle on the sidelines. Determined to uncover their motive, Lillian comes face to face with danger and she may never leave the building alive. *** Raven's Flight (A Shadow Guardians Novella) Avery Swift's tropical vacation turns into a nightmare when she kills a Dark Elf in self defense. With the help of Shadow Guardian Jake Folkvar and three mysterious Thoren sisters, Avery learns more about the shadow war and creatures of light and dark. Determined to help war efforts, she and Jake embark on a hunt for elusive uru--a metal used to forge powerful weapons against the rising evil. But they aren't the only ones after the ore, and if they aren't careful, they may not leave the island alive.

Download or read book Fast Politics written by Laura Pérez Rastrilla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this book is to show the role of TikTok as a tool for political purposes. To this end, the authors analyse the messages posted on this social medium by political figures and institutions such as politicians and political parties, their impact on political landscapes, as well as the transformation of political communication techniques in order to suit the platform’s features. In the last two years, the exponential growth of TikTok has led an increasing number of politicians and institutions to incorporate it into their communication strategies. The platform displays some very different features from other social media that determine the way in which the content is presented. In addition, it manages to reach an audience that normally does not access or share political messages. Within this context, the volume pursues two main objectives. First, to examine how the communication techniques and the peculiarities of this social medium – where short videos with actors in informal attitudes prevail – affect the political message. A second objective is to analyse the influence of the messages distributed through TikTok that redefine political scenarios, and of the relationships of politicians and parties with voters. The core of the book comprises case studies that are organised into three parts, with nine chapters in all. The authors are scholars and practitioners of political communication, with diverse geographical representation, who approach the topics from a range of methodological perspectives. The first part addresses the state of the art and the influence of TikTok features on the way political communication is performed. The second part discusses the influence of TikTok on electoral scenarios and political culture in India, Bangladesh, the United States, and Ecuador. Finally, in the third part, TikTok is analysed as an instrument for promoting far right politicians and parties in Europe, as in the case of Matteo Salvini in Italy, and AfD in Germany and Vox in Spain. The volume is oriented to both scholars and communication professionals, such as journalists, communication consultants, and speechwriters, who want to become familiar with the platform, learn about its political impact, or wish to deepen their understanding of transformations in communication techniques and their adaptation to this growing social medium.

Download or read book The Author s Odyssey written by Pauline Baird Jones and published by Pauline Baird Jones. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the often surreal world of publishing with The Author's Odyssey: Humorous & Real-world Insights from a 25-year Journey in Publishing. Early tech adopter and seasoned author, Pauline Baird Jones, invites you on a 25-year journey through the intriguing landscape of the authoring business. Packed with wry insights, hard-earned wisdom, and humorous anecdotes, this guide delivers an inside look at the highs, lows, twists, and turns of a published author's career. Whether you're a novice writer or an established author trying to understand what happened, this seriously unserious guide is your companion to navigating the ever-evolving publishing world. Embark on this enlightening journey and learn how to thrive as a happily published author in today's dynamic publishing environment.