This Week on Books Direct -
16 September 2017
Here's a list of some great articles you may have missed this week. Enjoy!
Book Pricing And Reviews, Constant Author Headaches… by Hans M. Hirschi
As an author, you’re always stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to book pricing and reviews.
Man Booker Prize 2017: Shortlist Makes Room For Debuts Alongside Big Names by Alison Flood for The Guardian
George Saunders, Fiona Mozley and Emily Fridlund are nominated for their first novels, alongside new books from Ali Smith and Paul Auster.
Amazon Removed Hundreds Of Reviews Of Hillary Clinton’s Book From People Who Probably Didn’t Read It by Marissa Martinelli for Slate
Amazon has removed hundreds of reviews of What Happened, Hillary Clinton’s memoir about the 2016 election, after its listing on the site became a battleground for reviewers to rehash the election itself.
Teacher Spends 70 Hours Creating Incredible 'Harry Potter'-Themed Classroom by Caroline Bologna for Huffington Post
An Oregon teacher transformed his classroom into a magical oasis. "I want my students to feel like they can achieve their dreams as well, no matter how big or magical."
On Finding A Lost Ezra Pound Poem In A Castle by Daniel Swift for The Paris Review
Finding a previously unpublished poem by Ezra Pound sounds both adventurous and grittily archival, but really, this was neither.
5 Tips For Working Amazon Pre-Order Into Your Book Marketing by Author Marketing Experts
Amazon’s pre-order option for KDP indie authors is a fantastic foundation for your new release’s book marketing plan. There are a few things you want to keep in mind when exploring your options though, and how to best work a pre-order into your book marketing efforts.
Social Media for Authors: The Toughest Topic to Advise On by Jane Friedman
It is exceedingly difficult to create a social media following when you’re not publishing work and being discovered through that work. However, there is a workaround.
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