Vaccines & Bayonets is an Indie Book Awards Finalist!
Congratulations to author Bee Bloeser! Her book, Vaccines and Bayonets: Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War, is a 2022 finalist for the Indie Book Awards.
You can learn more about her book at her website: BeeBloeser.com.
What’s Up With Meta?
To start out our Social Media Summer Series this year, we’ll be exploring Facebook’s recent updates as well as Meta, for the first time.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll chat about how you can improve your reach on Facebook, what to post right now, and why you should consider investing in Facebook groups.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:
- Advertising in the Metaverse
- Starting your own Facebook group
- Meta’s Creator Studio
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
We were featured in the Arizona Daily Star!
Thank you to Bill Finley for interviewing our very own Wheatmark President Sam Henrie on self-publishing books and publishing in the Tucson area!
To check out the full article on the Arizona Daily Star website, click this link.
Making the Most of Amazon
With 2.2 billion visits this February alone, Amazon remains the most visited e-commerce property in the US. So, how do you stand out to that huge crowd?
For this week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll revisit Amazon, explore its updates, and share tips on how to strengthen your current marketing strategies.
Join us on Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:
- Changes you should make to your Author Page
- The ins and outs of Amazon Advertising
- Other features, like Kindle Vella and Amazon Associates
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Identifying Target Audiences for Your Books
Unless you know who the target audiences are for your books, you can’t market to them effectively.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll teach you practical techniques you can use to identify multiple target audiences for your book… including some you probably haven’t thought of.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:
- Why identifying your books’ target audiences is so critically important
- How to pinpoint your core target audience
- How to use locations, people, and groups to identify multiple other target audiences
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s president, Sam Henrie, who has spent the last twenty years helping authors of all stripes successfully publish and market their books.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Celebrating the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2022 Tucson Festival of Books booth!
After two years of the pandemic preventing an in-person Festival, everyone came in full force. We are grateful to our authors, the Festival organizers, the University of Arizona, and everyone who showed up for a fantastic 2022 Tucson Festival of Books!
In addition to making new connections and meeting with old friends, our authors sold a lot of books—and that’s thanks to all of you.
We can’t wait to see you all again next year! And hopefully see some new faces as well.
Drawing an Audience to Your Book Event
If you plan on hosting a presentation, running a book signing, or setting up a booth for an event, you’ll need to know how to attract your audience.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore marketing strategies that will help your book event draw attention and flourish.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (10 AM PST, 1 PM EST) to learn more about:
- When, where, and how to promote your event
- Using games, giveaways, and gimmicks to pull people in
- Making the most of the event after it’s over
- and more!
Click on the following link now to register: https://www.wheatmark.com/register
When you register at the link above, we’ll send you the log-in info for the presentation immediately.
Where to Get Your Book Reviewed
In these constantly changing times, it’s critical to stay updated on the places and strategies you can use to get more reviews.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll lay out all of the steps you’ll need to take when reaching out to reviewers.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (10 AM PST, 1 PM EST) to learn more about:
• How to find a reviewer that’s a good fit for your book
• Using your location, genre, and book topics to improve your chances
• How to get more Amazon reviews
• and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
https://www.wheatmark.com/register
When you register at the link above, we’ll send you the log-in info for the presentation immediately.
Online Advertising Explained
Advertising is a great way to reach new audiences, but the online space can be intimidating with its nearly limitless options.
For this Authors Academy presentation, we broke down where you should advertise online, how you should do it, and how long you should invest.
Join the Authors Academy to learn more about:
- The best websites to place an ad
- How to make an advertisement appealing
- Advertising strategies for authors
- and more!
To register for the next webinar, go to wheatmark.com/register.
Book Festivals vs. Writing Conferences
We talk a lot about how to reach new audiences online—but what about networking and marketing your book offline?
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’re taking a deep dive into book festivals and writers conferences, and how they can help you.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (10 AM PST, 1 PM EST) to learn more about:
- Which author events to consider attending
- How to make the most of a book festival
- Networking at writers conferences
- and more!
Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register: