Blog (page 5)
Blogging
Blogs are a less costly way to advertise for your new book. A top book blog attracts a lot of viewers; therefore it’s great for getting the attention of new consumers. Lisa Parkins, a social media consultant and YA book…
NANOWRIMO
It’s November 1st, and that means NANOWRIMO has begun! NANOWRIMO is the the short-hand name for National Novel Writing Month –a fun, challenging time, during which writers endeavor to write a 50,000 word novel in one short month. Find out…
Best Ways to Attract Readers!
The most popular method for a reader to discover new books is word of mouth, but social media can also assist in spreading awareness of a new book coming to market. For a self-published author, online resources such as crowdfunding,…
Support Local Authors on KickStarter
Hello writers and book lovers! One of our authors, Linda Mary Wagner, has written a stirring mystery memoir about her struggle with a wrongful diagnosis of mental illness in her youth. She is endeavoring to fund her first print run…
Happy 7th Birthday, TBM!
The Troy Book Makers turns seven this month — come celebrate with us! We will be open for Troy Night Out this Friday, September 27th from 5-7pm. Come mix and mingle with local authors and book lovers. Informational booklets will…
Book Festival
Local authors, book lovers, and supporters of local business come visit the Troy Book Makers in Schenectady this Saturday (September 14th) from 2-5 for the Jay St. Book Festival! This event will feature a host of local authors (and TBM) at…
Thursday Quote: Benjamin Franklin
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. -Benjamin Franklin
For book lovers…
If you are a bibliophile check out this BuzzFeed article which details why real books beat eBooks in every way!
Thursday Quote: Ernest Hemingway
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” –Ernest Hemingway