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Should Authors Be On Instagram?

You may have read our post about why you need a professional photo. But have you considered that you can use photography to market your work? Instagram has 500 million daily users and the engagement rates on Instagram is 15x higher than Facebook. It has an edge on Twitter, too. With that many people, your

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Should Authors Turn Up Their Noses to Media Interviews?

Advice for Authors Who Want Positive Press By Desireé Duffy, Founder of Black Château As an author, one of your goals for a successful book promotion strategy is securing media interviews. Talking about your book’s message to your potential readers is a vital component of your PR and marketing mix. While every author hopes for high-profile

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Which Book Intrigues You?

Can You Resist These Books? Mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, adventure, empowerment: which type of book intrigues you the most? Read these tantalizing book excerpts and see if you simply must read more, or if you’re able to resist the allure. You be the judge, you might be surprised at which book piques your interest.   Baker’s Dozen: A Lexi Fagan Mystery

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2018 Summer Book List

Summer is here! Before heading out the door to enjoy the warm weather, make sure you have your sunglasses, sunblock, and don’t forget that summer book. Take a look at the summer’s hottest reads and stock up on your reading list. Find the book that’s just right to take on vacation, bring to the beach, or read

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3rd Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash

  YOU’RE INVITED! to the 3rd Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash Saturday, May 12, 2018 at TeaPop 5050 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (on the patio) 4pm to 6pm a casual tea theme + author readings + stock up on summer books + free tea and snacks FREE to attend. Must RSVP, space limited. 3rd

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Your List of Writers’ Conferences and Book Events in 2023

Are you looking for a list of writers’ conferences and book events for 2023 and beyond? Your friends at Black Château created this list to help authors, readers and publishing professionals plan their year. Event planning is a process, so don’t be surprised if some of the events don’t have all the programming or details

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Black Chateau Top Branding Agency

Black Château Listed as Top Branding Agency by Design Rush

Black Château is listed as a the top branding agency by DesignRush. An online marketplace which is dedicated to helping businesses find and evaluate firms to hire for their online marketing and promotional needs, DesignRush is known as a name to trust. Every year DesignRush selects the top agencies to feature in its branding list

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Three, Two, One…BOOK LAUNCH!

A two-hour workshop to help authors plan their book’s launch. Authors often struggle with the nuances of planning a book launch. If you wonder what the best strategy is, you are not alone. Indie authors and those who are with traditional or hybrid publishers all have questions about best practices. It can be confusing and

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