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Everything an Author Needs to Know About Reader Magnets

by Penny C. Sansevieri
Bowker | Tue May 30, 2023

You’ve probably joined your fair share of author mailing lists. Maybe you wanted to see what other authors were sending, or you’re a big fan, or you fell for a reader magnet.

A reader magnet is content that an author offers to readers for free in exchange for joining their mailing list or following on social media. It’s a win-win situation, and the author is actually providing value to the reader for the contact information.

But how do you create a good one, how do you use it, and what does it really even entail?

So Why Does a Reader Magnet Matter?

We often rely on social media to help us build relationships with readers, and while that can happen, it’s not ideal for all of your communication.

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Did you know… There’s a BONUS for registering your copyright before you’re published?

by Digi-Rights
Bowker | Tue May 23, 2023

CopyrightTips from experts* at CopyrightsNow.com

Common Questions

Does my work have to be published to be copyright protected?

No. Publication is not necessary for copyright protection. “Publication” is the distribution of copies of a work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.

Should I register my copyright before publication?

A recent Supreme Court ruling requires that you register copyrights before you can file a copyright infringement lawsuit for money damages! Registering ‘Unpublished’ also protects your ‘Published’ work*. Registering also creates a public record and makes it easier to defend your copyright.

BONUS for Registering ‘Unpublished’

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Avoid the Coming Plandemic

by Brian Jud
Bowker | Tue May 16, 2023

There is a marketing adage that says, “If you fail to plan you plan to fail.” Unfortunately, most authors and publishers fail to plan. For example, when asked to define their target market their response is, “Everybody.” When questioned on how they plan to market to everybody, their reply is to get into Barnes and Noble and then get active on social media. In other words, they plan to fail and open themselves to acquiring the inevitable plandemic.

The good news is that there is a way to prevent this affliction from occurring. Here are specific actions you can take to immunize yourself and avoid developing the plandemic — or cure it if you are already stricken.

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