I'm always fishing for interesting guest posts... :-). Dragging himself up, he carefully moved to the front of the desk. As you say, promotion takes a lot of time. Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page. If you can develop a positive attitude about book promotion, people will pick up on it, and tune in immediately. You then select the genre (you can pick two) and the age range for your novel. Write captivating stories, read enchanting novels, and we’ll publish the books our readers love most on our sister app, GALATEA and other formats. Not just on Inkitt, but in general I think. My Facebook Business Page. Your beta-readers get to rate and review your book and this has been the most helpful method of collecting feedback for my debut novel. How long will I leave my novel here before deciding to do something else? They just complained endlessly. Given a five minute pitch doesn’t allow for much detail, his comments left me nonplussed. Author, HR Kemp, shares her experiences of using Inkitt's community for authors. Then reading their positive comments at the end of chapters and getting my first five-star review was fabulous. 's The holidays will be here before you know it, and let’s assume even though we’re authors, we don’t want to be solely focused on our book promotion while we’re also decorating the house and wrapping … – I’ve forced myself to learn more about social media and how to promote myself as a writer (although it is on-going), while at the same time trying to make it less time-intensive. So, below is HR Kemp's post. *** Most Downloaded Free Reading App in 5 countries. I found them slapdash and poor communicators. Then, making a living and raising a family preoccupied me and the only writing I did were business documents which just cramped any creative style. You have to be fucking stopped!”. 1. I have made some great friends and am thinking seriously about the next steps. Then, without warning, a sharp stab seared through his neck. I used trusted readers and edited on my own but it needed fresh eyes. The holidays will be here before you know it, and let’s assume even though we’re authors, we don’t want to be solely focused on our… I’m still not sure how they decide on whom to publish. It took two days for Deadly Secrets to be approved and that’s when I could enter it in the competition. Inkitt, an app that lets you read all kinds of novels for free. Inkitt does not allow: Spam posts Content offering fraudulent goods, services, schemes, or promotions Bullying and harassment Inkitt now have millions of members, meaning any author uploading their book to the Inkitt platform is exposed to a huge audience. I wasn’t sure (perhaps I’m still not) that what I was writing was the right quality, or if I had the necessary skills and abilities to succeed. They publish books based on 'crowd wisdom'. 1. He jerked back but was being held fast. Most recent comments appear at the bottom of the page, oldest at the top. Discover, read, and publish your best stories on Inkitt. Deadly Secrets touches on a wide range of contemporary issues, including immigration, climate change, the effects of environmental destruction, and global political corruption. AllAuthor offers a free book promotion for books of all types, and they will share your book on their website, Twitter, and occasionally Facebook. Book Submission. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. It gives me a chance to check out up and coming authors and read works ahead of publishing. This book launches on the 19th Feb 2021 and will be priced at 99p/99c for 5 days! This was suggested to me on Wattpad a whole ago and I already started writing it. It's always interesting to hear about a writer's journey to publication. A job at Inkitt is for someone who is committed and is ready to put in 100% effort to help this company grow even further than it already has. 18 months after writing this post, H.R. “This is progress. She also shares her entire journey I embarked on serious creative writing late in life, despite always scribbling (very bad) short stories, poems and random scenes from an early age. Well, you’re not. Books that perform well based on their reader engagement are published by Inkitt in different formats and channels. The story you are telling is why you wrote your book, how it can help others, and how the world will benefit from your book. Certainly, the amount of time I’ve spent on promoting my book makes me wonder if self-publishing was any harder. All stories published on the Inkitt app are our readers’ top-picks. He grasped at the pain and his hand touched cold metal. I sink loads of time into it on the blog and promoting my books. I’ve read some great authors (one who has achieved 100%, so I’m hoping he will be published soon) from all over the world. The stories and articles on this site are provided for you to read free of charge subject to the condition that they are not, by way of trade or otherwise, copied, lent, sold, hired out, printed or otherwise circulated in any format without the author’s prior consent. Inkitt is the world’s first reader-powered publisher, providing a platform to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. He clasped the arms of his office chair and squinted at the red, contorted face bellowing at him from across the desk as a spray of spittle pricked at his face. My first degree was a Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry. If you prefer, you can manually upload each chapter individually (save it progressively and edit or adjust as you go). There are hundreds of book promotion sites from which to choose. “You’re out of control. It took me three years to complete the first draft. Some didn’t understand the difference between reviews and critiques and a number couldn’t work out how to vote for my book. I chose a photo that focused on the title Deadly Secrets: To avoid burdening my novel with the stereotyping I’d experienced when I attended the pitch conference mentioned earlier, I used H.R. Where’d Inkitt learn SEO from, 2005? If you like reading addictive stories, you’ll love the Galatea App! 1. 1. Book Marketing Tools is probably the best value for money when promoting a book that’s going to be free. The whole process of finding a publisher was disheartening. Buy the Book On Amazon. Inkitt: Books, Novels, Stories Books Radish Fiction & Chat Stories Books iReader-Story, Novel & E-book Books Bravonovel-Fictions&Webnovels Books NovelCat Books AnyStories Books More ways to shop: Find an Apple Store or other retailer near you. Deadly Secrets is the perfect political thriller for today. If you have a story you would like to share with my readers, please review my submissions guidelines. Download our mobile app and enjoy your favorite reads on the go. Follow On Pinterest. Testing Book Promotion Sites. I’ve been with Inkitt for about 3 years now, & i’m pretty satisfied with the site’s logistics of publishing, plus the interface of the eBooks themselves look more like a book (as in, don’t have the clunky tools during the reading like another site I use! I’ve pulled together 17 book promotion ideas that are so simple execute, you can definitely count on them to help you sell more books before the end of the year. P.S. Buy the book, and follow the author on social media: Learn more about the writer. I’m a slow writer. Or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. You can learn more about Inkitt in this guest post by Simone Elise. So piss off and leave me alone.” He pulled himself up straight. Congratulations on your book. Authors Den: Free$75: The basic account is free but there’s a fee if you want to upgrade to a gold membership to get more exposure: Awesome Book Promotion: $65: They have five different platforms where they can promote your site. Hi Chris. Learn more about writing on Inkitt. To take politically-charged issues that have polarized sentiments, and to weave them into a page-turning mystery, make for a provocative plot. Almost overwhelming in its rich detail and in-depth discovery of political corruption and complex social issues, the novel challenges the reader to think beyond the action and intrigue and contemplate the broader social and political condition. Maris M All comments will be reviewed so won't appear on the page instantly. When I read about Inkitt on Christopher Fielden’s website, my novel seemed destined to die in the proverbial bottom drawer, never to be read or to see the light. Finding a publisher and/or agent was a dispiriting process. It encourages you to succeed, and doesn’t discriminate (at least until the second round). His smothered jabs aimed at his opponent’s belly made no impact. 1. follow-up It was hard to concentrate with the fog blanketing his brain. In March each year I take full advantage of the Adelaide Writers’ festival to discover new authors and to hear my favourites. The Inkitt experience is valuable, but don’t try it if you don’t have the time or energy to promote the book and yourself as a writer. I tried Inkitt too, but gave up on it after a few months. I started writing my second novel while still sending my first novel into competitions or to agents and publishers but without success. The Writer's Blog is the go-to place to learn about the craft of fiction writing and keep up on the latest community news. Inkitt is the world’s first reader-powered publisher, providing a platform to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. Thanks for your interest, Chris, and I'll keep you informed. Find thousands of new fiction books on the Inkitt App and read them for free. Hi Ted – I hope all is good with you. It’s even difficult to identify if you have a serious chance. Great way to discover an author who will one day be renowned. “I don’t admit, or deny, anything,” he replied. You can build your fanbase and get expanded marketing, distribution, sales, and publicity all at the same time with this innovative model. Never mind. A glint of something caught the corner of his eye. The publishing world has its fair share of scammers and disreputable companies. But there are some that make the cut – both paid and free. Discover hand-picked novels from all genres and join us on our mission to support aspiring authors taking their first steps towards publication. Check out my list of favorite book promotion sites and the numbers to show you why I like them. Inkitt is the world’s first reader-powered publisher, providing a platform to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. Free Inkitt Apps Download For PC Full. Mine was complete, but some writer’s use the site to progressively post their stories as they write and to get feedback so not all stories are complete and entered for the competition. Just a daft bit of info. “I’m not quitting! Getting enough readers to satisfy the analytics is more time-intensive than I had expected. In 2011 I decided it was time to pursue my creative writing ambitions and I enrolled in and successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing at Adelaide University. You also get to take a break from social media posting because Whizbuzz Books will re-post your book on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for one year. Could You Win A Short Story Contest & Become Its Judge? People will applaud my time in office. Are you into underground literature? They tussled and fell against the desk. Hi. I don’t know how much longer I will leave Deadly Secrets on Inkitt but I think the experience has been worth it. Reading. My career in the public service spanned roles as diverse as Management Trainer, Team Facilitator, Statistician and Laboratory Assistant. And family doesn’t give up on family. ... and the readers’ favorite books are offered publishing deals through Inkitt! Below are three examples of reviews for my novel (these are all the more significant because they come from talented Inkitt authors): A Complex, Comprehensive Thrill Ride with Sharp Social Observation. I enjoy art exhibitions and galleries and, of course, I love to read. Spittle landed on his face again and he slowly wiped it off with the back of his shaking hand. Getting More Publicity for Your Book. Book Promotion Sites that are Heart and Budget-Friendly. I used the option to upload the manuscript as one document. I have the feeling that the great bulk of books that sell via the internet (and social media) can be classed as either chick-lit, YA or fantasy, none of which are what I write. An indistinct barrage of accusations flew at him, throwing him off balance. In Australia, publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts via their portals. Luckily (or maybe not) a positive review or critique or someone with enthusiasm would come along at just the right time to fan the flame and spur me on. Having had the heady experience of winning a competition and having a novel published by a well-regarded Indie Australian publisher (Scribe), who did an excellent job of promotion which resulted in reasonable sales (for a hitherto-unknown writer), I confess I long to get my toe in the door of another trad publisher, preferably one with international distribution. The website you've made for it looks great. We talked about Inkitt's business model, and agreed to continue to disagree on whether technology and Big Data can make the process of discovering new authors more efficient and less subjective, or whether, by publishing novels selected by algorithm, Inkitt is really doing anything to revolutionize the basic process of selecting and publishing books. They’ll see I was revolutionary…visionary…taking this country to bigger and better things…taking it forward.”  He threw his head back for emphasis and immediately regretted it. I watched that video and made notes. It encourages you to succeed, and doesn’t discriminate (at least until the second round). Simone won Inkitt's novel competition. It is a major encouragement to writers, it gives everyone a chance to reach a wider audience and provides an amazing support system to help writers grow. Whizbuzz Books promotes your book on Facebook, multiple Twitter accounts, Linkedin+, Pinterest, Flipboard, WordPress, Tumblr, as well as cross-promotion on its website. About Inkitt Inkitt is the perfect free app for reading books on iPhone and iPad, especially for avid readers who love discovering upcoming novels from new and talented authors on the go. Great stuff, thanks Maris :-). This promotion is a powerful way to kick-start the sales of your Kindle book, so to get lots of downloads you need to advertise your free days in as many places as possible. Who did you use to do that? HR Kemp Note: when you're sharing directly from Inkitt, Just make sure to read the reddit guidelines :) … I am an avid theatre-goer and subscriber to the Adelaide State Theatre company. We focused our test exclusively on nonfiction. Inkitt redefined my life and could do the same to yours. As you say, promotion takes a lot of time. An interesting article. Once, when I explained that my novel was a political crime thriller and he suggested it needed to be a romance, and then, when I introduced the main characters he said I should make them young people. The internet is forcing change in the world of publishing and it's really interesting to hear stories like this - it can help us all keep informed and aware of the opportunities available to us. Congratulations on getting your novel published. Many thanks for this - very interesting material. That’s what you call it?” The visitor’s face leaned close and stale hot breath flooded his nostrils. Inkitt is a startup, and with a startup comes its challenges. There weren’t many images for a conspiracy related mystery/thriller, but I narrowed it down to two and downloaded them onto my computer. Whizbuzz Books promotes your book on Facebook, multiple Twitter accounts, Linkedin+, Pinterest, Flipboard, WordPress, Tumblr, as well as cross-promotion on its website. They aren’t a publishing house, they are a family. They talk about ‘reader engagement’ but I don’t have a clear picture of how that’s measured and there is no time limit on your submission. In the end, friends got me started but they have not been a big contributor to the statistics that I need. The honest answer is, I don’t know. Cultivate a Positive Attitude about Book Promotion; Think of book promotion as storytelling. I left discouraged and the doubts were re-invigorated. It sounds like your experiences with Scribe were good - congrats on that. Two years later, I was ready to send it to publishers and agents. Ted M Inkitt is the world’s first reader-powered publisher, providing a platform to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. It’s been a big learning curve but no matter how this book is published, I will be ready. Follow On Pinterest. The Old Guards are Gone. Inkitt does provide a handy dashboard for analysing your analytics, and a promotion to-do list that points writers in the right direction to build a readership. He almost laughed at the absurdity of this scuffle. The copyright of the stories and content published on this website remain with the author. Maris M Discover hand-picked novels from all genres and join us on our mission to support aspiring authors taking their first steps towards publication. “You will be stopped…” the visitor murmured then lunged at him. Finally, you need to enter a hook (150 characters) which will be featured under your novel when it’s advertised on the Inkitt site and a blurb (1,200 characters), which appears when someone opens your book. Follow On Twitter. Follow me on Twitter. You also get to take a break from social media posting because Whizbuzz Books will re-post your book on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for one year. Inkitt is a reading platform that lets you read tons of books for free. Get free access to amazing pre-published novels from all genres, be the first to scout talented writers, and get mentioned inside the novel once your story is published. Boasting… When you advertise a book, you are trying to encourage as many people as possible to notice and consider buying your book. It wasn’t hard, mostly removing spaces and paragraph indents. thought of Inkitt's platform. Readers can read all books for free, without any ads and give the authors feedback. Here is a link to my novel on Inkitt. EG, Deadly Secrets begins in Paris and has scenes set in Normandy, Nice and Barcelona, before returning to Australia. I took the plunge. Contests. The thread of a plot, focused on the politics of the time, was growing and a six-month Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide propelled me forward. During this time, several Inkitt team members contacted me regarding the book cover and setting up the initial marketing materials. Reading Time: 6 minutes I’ve pulled together 17 book promotion ideas that are so simple execute, you can definitely count on them to help you sell more books before the end of the year. “I’d have preferred not to have so many losers but…it’s out of my hands.”. My first thought was: putting it up on Inkitt meant my story would at least be read. “Collateral damage! It was the first for them and a first for me. With actual publication and writer promotion a distant second, if not an afterthought. 13 Book Promotion Websites 1. You can give friends a hard copy but it doesn’t help Inkitt’s analytics, even if they post a review. Recently, I had a book published through Covenant Books. With actual publication and writer promotion a distant second, if not an afterthought. I am 1. Inkitt—Help and Support article here. 2021 is here and we want Inkitt writers to go from good to great in their craft. Marketing and promotion do take a lot of work. It was a pleasure to work with this company; I could not say enough for the creative team they have that developed my cover and my video trailer--it all makes me want to publish my next book with them. It turns out that many I write Australian conspiracy mystery/thrillers as H.R. He tried to shout but only a hoarse gurgle passed his lips. I then scrolled through and added the required symbol for the scene breaks within chapters. So you can get a flavour of my book, here is an exerpt from the opening: ‘No passion so effectively robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear’, ‘The tragedy of life is often not our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.’. Kemp and have entered my novel, Deadly Secrets, in the Inkitt competition. Your marketing aim is the same no matter what book promotion tools you use.. I wish you the best of luck with launching the book. You can read my novel, Deadly Secrets, on Inkitt. if not most The writer's depth of understanding and spot-on insight into political mechanization, maneuvering and maniacal self-serving corporate selfishness provide a biting commentary on today's political environment, accentuated by a perfectly drawn set of contemporary conflicts that seem like hyperbolic satire, but all too closely pinch the nerve of truth. If you see anything that is questionable, please use the Report button or let us know at support@inkitt.com. It's candid and brutally honest. Inkitt’s site has a helpful video that takes you through the steps to upload your novel and points you to the submission guidelines. Alan D I offer review swaps within the Inkitt community, which means I’ve read and reviewed almost 30 books but not everyone follows through. That means if you don’t hear from them within a specified time they’re not interested.
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