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She’s full of fun and has a smart mouth. He’s her brother’s new boss.
One look at Jeff is all Suzanne needed. In that instance, she knew she had to get to know him better. So, Suzanne asked Jeff to check out her wiring. To her kitchen.
Suzanne would love some dirty sex that would melt her panties, but can Jeff get over the fact that she was sexually assaulted in the past?
Her past is no longer keeping her hostage.
Can Jeff ever stop holding back? Will Suzanne help him get over her past?
This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.
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Now it’s Suzanne and Jeff’s story, siblings of Nash and Hilary, respectively, from Wait For Me and they did an appearance in this story.
I enjoyed reading their story and I find Jeff’s character endearing, and Suzanne is one heck of a woman, she knows what she wants and won’t accept anything less. They might have a little misunderstanding but they worked it out in the end.
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There are numerous mistakes that you can make as an author
of erotica, and I don’t want you to make those errors. Several of these have
already been discussed in previous chapters, but I would be remiss if I didn’t
highlight them again.
No Story
There must be substance to your erotic short story. If it is just a compilation of sex scenes with no character development, then you’re writing porn. Submit your account to a skin magazine (or internet porn site) instead of Amazon.
Believable
Unless you’re writing a story about alien sex, make the characters and story relatable. Just because it is erotica doesn’t mean the concept has to be over the top. Simple is better than complicated. Most individuals reading erotica are doing so to escape and prefer a good happily ever after. Give it to them!
Head Swapping
Another problem that a lot of new authors struggle with is swapping heads in the middle of scenes. Don’t. It is too confusing, and your reader can’t relate to either of the characters. Instead, you should use different points of view in separate scenes, if not chapters or books.
Gratuitous Sex
Yes, erotica is based on sex. However, sex needs to have a purpose. Gaining confidence. Growing closer to another person. Exploring their identity. Searching for acceptance.
No Knowledge
Not knowing what you are talking about is the next author faux pas. If you don’t understand the topic you are writing about, it won’t sound authentic. For example, if you are writing gay erotica, you need to know what sex acts that men can do and enjoy doing together. Or if you are writing a bondage story, you need to not only know how the parties have sex, but you need to understand why someone enjoys being a dom and a sub. Otherwise, it will sound stupid.
Another issue that new authors run into is sticking with the same tense (i.e., present, past, or future, and the many variations of the same). When you don’t have a sound grasp on the English language and grammar, you must have a high-quality editor to whip your shit into a decent manuscript.
I was pretty good at English, have been writing as a
professional for over twenty years, have a college degree, and attempted to
become an author for twelve years – and still mess stuff up. If you’re
struggling, you should write a short story and then get an editor. It is a
reasonable expense to learn how to be a better writer.
Not Having an Audience
It is extremely tough to grow traction as an Indie author or as a published author for that matter. Publishing houses aren’t taking a risk on newbies without an audience either. So built that audience.
Over and Under Pricing
It is a challenge to decide what will be the best pricing point for your books. However, by researching your genre and reviewing the information provided by Amazon, you can make an educated decision about price. It can be a bitter pill to swallow that you put in hours of blood, sweat, and tears, and you aren’t able to get huge royalties. But it is a part of building yourself up in a very competitive marketplace.
Believing Someone Will Steal Your Work
It is common for new authors to worry that another person is going to steal their work. When you’re first started out, you will hold onto your words like they’re your first-born child. Within a year, you’ll loosen up. By your third year, you’ll be passing that kid around like it takes a village to raise it. You won’t care who picks it up!
Now, on a more serious note, there is so much information out there that someone finding you and wanting to steal your stuff does not have a high probability of occurring. And, the web is your friend. If someone steals from you, you have a digital footprint to follow from email, Amazon, FB Messenger, FB Newsfeeds, and other databases (Fiverr, Bookspout, etc.) that you use. You will have the evidence you need to prove ownership if required.
6 More Mistakes to Avoid
Concerned about making a mistake? There are six more mistakes that you must avoid. Click here to read about them all.
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Caught in the Act
He’s her boss, but he has a strict no mixing business with pleasure policy. When Aaron catches Leah “in the act”, will Aaron break his policy or fire her on the spot?
The Deal Breaker
He’s her brother’s best friend, and he’s promised her brother to help keep her pure.
When Ryker refuses to “break his deal”, Lacey is determined to find another guy to fill his place. Will Ryker keep his promise to Lacey’s brother or fulfill Lacey’s deepest desires?
Punish Me
He was her warrior prince, until his father convinced her that he was marrying someone else. Five years later, he’s back and seeking revenge.
Jules couldn’t understand why Nico blamed her for their relationship ending. Will they be able to uncover the lies that have been keeping them apart before it is too late?
Always and Forever
He’s her best friend but living together to share the rent might not be the best idea she’s ever had.
Addy would love to stir things up at home. When Wyatt breaks up with his girlfriend, will Addy get her chance?
Little White Lies
He’s the brother of her best friend. Years before he took her virginity and then skated. Now, they’re stuck together at his sister’s wedding. John would love to pick up where they left off and spend the weekend romping in the sheets.
Personal Trainer for Hire
He’s the sexy personal trainer that she’s hired to whip her back into shape.
Melissa would love to do more with Tyler than lift weights, but he’s just doing his job.
Let’s Play Pretend
He’s her twin brother’s best friend, but he’s never noticed her as a woman.
When Kayla attends a masquerade ball in disguise, will Ryan discover that his mystery woman is Kayla?
Tasting the Forbidden Fruit
He’s her dad’s best friend, and she’s barely out of college.
When Travis refuses to “taste the forbidden fruit”, Savannah is determined to change his mind. Will Travis be able to keep his hands off his best friend’s daughter or will he succumb to his darkest desires?
Snowbound Revenge
He’s the man that she allegedly set-up in high school, and he’s determined to get his revenge.
When Dom refuses to accept her forgiveness, Taylor is left picking up the pieces. Will Dom get his revenge or fulfill Taylor’s deepest desires?
Let’s Play Dress Up
After being injured in the war four years prior, Sebastian has isolated himself to keep from dragging other people down with him.
Gemma is his new assistant. Will she be able to break through the fortress around his heart? Or will she get broken in the process?
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He’s her boss. She’s the first assistant he has had that lasted longer than month.
However, the longer Tara works for Dylan; the more difficult the job becomes. Any time she looks into his eyes, she’s afraid she will melt into a pile of goo. Sadly, she is out of his league.
When Dylan needs Tara’s assistance on a trip to a luxurious resort, will she be able to keep her wandering hands to herself? What if Dylan doesn’t want her to?
What happens when the real reason Dylan invited her on the trip comes out? Will they be able to survive the fallout from faking it?
This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.
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Short and sexy. He obviously likes her especially when she walks out of his office or just accidently touch. Nice gesture taking her to a resort for couples. He knew what he wanted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
You won’t be able to slap that sappy smile off your face.
Click here for some hot heroes, strong heroines, smutty sex, and a happily ever after.
An erotic short story with heart!
This book bundle contains the following books. Step inside for some naughty fun.
These stories feature graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and are intended for 18+ readers only.
All characters depicted are over the age of 18.
7000-10000 per book
All Hers
He’s her personal trainer. She’s divorced with two children and just found out that her ex is getting re-married. What happens when pretend goes a little too far? Could he ever be all hers?
One More Time
He’s her brother’s best friend. She’s never experienced the Big O, he was known as the O-master in college. Sadly, he’s hung up his O-cleats to keep his reputation clean for his law job. Could they be the answer for each other’s problems?
Playing for Keeps
He’s her best friend’s brother. She’s never wanted to happy-ever-after until she saw how her best friend looked at her fiancé. Now, Diane wants more. Would Oliver ever take her seriously?
She’s been Flighty for Sooo LONG, No ONE has Noticed She’s Changed… And She’s ready to DO the Commitment Thing, With Work & a the Right MAN!! Unfortunately For HER… They want Her to Play fill IN/Fake Girlfriend for Her BFF’s Brother, To keep the MatchMaking Momma OFF His Back… As She’s sure to pick another Crazy! While it HURTS to Be Considered for just a Temp Position… She decides to take what She can get, Only IT seems Her Body decided to Start “Playing for Keeps!” I was granted an ARC of Alexia Chase’s “Playing for Keeps: An Erotic Short Story” via B00|{$P®0UT; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given! Until next time… Happy Reading!
LMR
Good and Dirty
She’s a tattoo artist, and he’s her client. She doesn’t have sex with strangers or date clients.
Rissa has always wanted a good guy that likes to get dirty but has never found one – until Joe. But can a high school dropout fit into the world of a college-educated accountant?
She’s an innocent school teacher with nowhere to go. He’s her brother’s friend with a spare bedroom. As the result of a fire, she’s stuck shacking up with him for a couple of weeks.
Katie had worn her hymen as a badge while going through college, but now she has a problem. She’s ready to have her cherry popped but doesn’t know how to flirt with a guy. Will Rob be willing to solve her problem?
His Queen
As a curvy woman, she’s not used to men finding her attractive. Over the years, she learned to blend in with the woodwork. And, he’s a clothing designer who could have any woman that he wants.
Javion would love for her to model for his new line of clothing, but Lissa has no idea how beautiful she really is. Will Lissa be able to get over her feelings of inferiority and open her heart up to Javion?
Jovian is hot, sexy and all around good guy with dirty thoughts about his new assistant. Lissa happens to be curvy in all the right places. But according to Jovian her laugh is what caught his attention. There is petty and crude remarks made by a stick thin model named Kerri who has her eyes set on snatching the clothing King as her own, little does she know , he is taken.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
JRob
Wait for Me
She’s an employment recruiter who’s willing to sacrifice her reputation for her newest client. He’s trying to clear his criminal record.
Hilary sees Nash as more than an ex con and is willing to go out on a limb to get him a job, but at what cost? Nash is determined to overcome his past but needs six months to get his shit straightened out. Will Hilary wait for Nash?
This book was so hot, I though my kindle was going to melt any second. Nash and Hillary have so much chemistry. A definite MUST read….with a fan!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
KJC
More than Skin Deep
As a bi-racial woman, she’s not used to men looking more than skin deep. And, he’s the badass biker type that would never understand the complications of an interracial relationship.
Jasmine has always been a novelty for men, and Cowboy is the kind of guy who likes to taste the exotic. Will Jasmine be willing to give him a chance? What if Cowboy isn’t the guy that she thinks he is? Would he be willing to risk it all and look more than skin deep?
Behind Closed Doors
She’s the daughter of a judge with a crush on the prosecutor she’s interning for. He’s eighteen years older and friends with her father.
Skye has had a crush on Tad for eight years. After saving herself all these years, she’s ready to submit to her man. Will Skye be able to convince Tad that she only wants him to fulfill her desires? And, what happens if he does?
What great hot and sexy read to fill your lunch time escape. Tad and Skye will take your mind away and make you focus solely on them for the time it takes you to read their story. Age is just a number but depending on your profession and who you get involved with, it could be so much more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
JenB
Keep Up with Me
She’s his daughter’s best friend. He’s the hot PE teacher that all the girls had crushes on back in high school.
Vanessa has had a crush on Noah since she was seventeen years old. Now, at twenty-five, she needs a place to stay for two weeks while her rental is being painted. Does Noah feel the same heat that she does? How much restraint will it take to keep her hands to herself?
Hot and funny short story about a best friends hot dad.
Vanessa is 25 years old and has moved back to her hometown to start a new job teaching English at her old high school. Her new apartment is being painted so she cannot move into it immediately. Instead she is staying with the Dad of her best friend, Genie. Genie was actually the one that arranged for her to stay with him so all is good. However,, Vanessa has had a crush on Noah for years as he is hot.
Noah is 45 year old and is the PE teacher and football coach at the high school. He also likes Vanessa in a NSFW manner. He is also territorial and protective of her even though he knows he cannot touch Vanessa as it would cause major issues with his daughter Genie,
As always Alexia Chase has written a fun and entertaining story with good characters. There were some laugh out loud moments, especially the nosy older female neighbor, and some hot and sizzling chemistry between Noah and Vanessa. This book is written in both Vanessa’s POVs which is nice and engaging as you read their inner dialogues. .
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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Click here for some hot heroes, strong heroines, smutty sex, and a happily ever after.
An erotic short story with heart!
This book bundle contains the following books. Step inside for some naughty fun.
These stories feature graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and are intended for 18+ readers only.
All characters depicted are over the age of 18.
7000-10000 per book
All Hers
He’s her personal trainer. She’s divorced with two children and just found out that her ex is getting re-married. What happens when pretend goes a little too far? Could he ever be all hers?
I really enjoyed reading this from Kevin’s point of view. I enjoyed it as much as Jade’s. If you have a few minutes grab this quick and fun read. Won’t disappoint. Can’t wait to read more by this author
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Melanie
One More Time
He’s her brother’s best friend. She’s never experienced the Big O, he was known as the O-master in college. Sadly, he’s hung up his O-cleats to keep his reputation clean for his law job. Could they be the answer for each other’s problems?
A great short read. I loved how this book was told from the males point of view. This made for an interesting read. I look forward to more books written like this
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Emma
Playing for Keeps
He’s her best friend’s brother. She’s never wanted to happy-ever-after until she saw how her best friend looked at her fiancé. Now, Diane wants more. Would Oliver ever take her seriously?
She’s been Flighty for Sooo LONG, No ONE has Noticed She’s Changed… And She’s ready to DO the Commitment Thing, With Work & a the Right MAN!! Unfortunately For HER… They want Her to Play fill IN/Fake Girlfriend for Her BFF’s Brother, To keep the MatchMaking Momma OFF His Back… As She’s sure to pick another Crazy! While it HURTS to Be Considered for just a Temp Position… She decides to take what She can get, Only IT seems Her Body decided to Start “Playing for Keeps!” I was granted an ARC of Alexia Chase’s “Playing for Keeps: An Erotic Short Story” via B00|{$P®0UT; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given! Until next time… Happy Reading!
LMR
Good and Dirty
She’s a tattoo artist, and he’s her client. She doesn’t have sex with strangers or date clients.
Rissa has always wanted a good guy that likes to get dirty but has never found one – until Joe. But can a high school dropout fit into the world of a college-educated accountant?
This is the 2nd short steamy story I’ve read and I love it!! Each one of these stories is a stand alone, from the hero’s POV!! I can’t wait to read the next one!! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a short, steamyread!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
She’s an innocent school teacher with nowhere to go. He’s her brother’s friend with a spare bedroom. As the result of a fire, she’s stuck shacking up with him for a couple of weeks.
Katie had worn her hymen as a badge while going through college, but now she has a problem. She’s ready to have her cherry popped but doesn’t know how to flirt with a guy. Will Rob be willing to solve her problem?
I absolutely loved reading The Flip Side of Her One and Only by Alexia Chase. It was well written and had a great premise that kept me turning pages. The characters felt real and the author gave them situations that make them shine.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anonymous
His Queen
As a curvy woman, she’s not used to men finding her attractive. Over the years, she learned to blend in with the woodwork. And, he’s a clothing designer who could have any woman that he wants.
Javion would love for her to model for his new line of clothing, but Lissa has no idea how beautiful she really is. Will Lissa be able to get over her feelings of inferiority and open her heart up to Javion?
Jovian is hot, sexy and all around good guy with dirty thoughts about his new assistant. Lissa happens to be curvy in all the right places. But according to Jovian her laugh is what caught his attention. There is petty and crude remarks made by a stick thin model named Kerri who has her eyes set on snatching the clothing King as her own, little does she know , he is taken.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
JRob
Wait for Me
She’s an employment recruiter who’s willing to sacrifice her reputation for her newest client. He’s trying to clear his criminal record.
Hilary sees Nash as more than an ex con and is willing to go out on a limb to get him a job, but at what cost? Nash is determined to overcome his past but needs six months to get his shit straightened out. Will Hilary wait for Nash?
This book was so hot, I though my kindle was going to melt any second. Nash and Hillary have so much chemistry. A definite MUST read….with a fan!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
KJC
More than Skin Deep
As a bi-racial woman, she’s not used to men looking more than skin deep. And, he’s the badass biker type that would never understand the complications of an interracial relationship.
Jasmine has always been a novelty for men, and Cowboy is the kind of guy who likes to taste the exotic. Will Jasmine be willing to give him a chance? What if Cowboy isn’t the guy that she thinks he is? Would he be willing to risk it all and look more than skin deep?
Ms Chase augments this story by letting us know how Shane was feeling as the courtship progresses.This gives a great male perspective. You respect and love Shane more from his viewpoing. Nice!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
C.B.
Behind Closed Doors
She’s the daughter of a judge with a crush on the prosecutor she’s interning for. He’s eighteen years older and friends with her father.
Skye has had a crush on Tad for eight years. After saving herself all these years, she’s ready to submit to her man. Will Skye be able to convince Tad that she only wants him to fulfill her desires? And, what happens if he does?
What great hot and sexy read to fill your lunch time escape. Tad and Skye will take your mind away and make you focus solely on them for the time it takes you to read their story. Age is just a number but depending on your profession and who you get involved with, it could be so much more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
JenB
Keep Up with Me
She’s his daughter’s best friend. He’s the hot PE teacher that all the girls had crushes on back in high school.
Vanessa has had a crush on Noah since she was seventeen years old. Now, at twenty-five, she needs a place to stay for two weeks while her rental is being painted. Does Noah feel the same heat that she does? How much restraint will it take to keep her hands to herself?
Hot and funny short story about a best friends hot dad.
Vanessa is 25 years old and has moved back to her hometown to start a new job teaching English at her old high school. Her new apartment is being painted so she cannot move into it immediately. Instead she is staying with the Dad of her best friend, Genie. Genie was actually the one that arranged for her to stay with him so all is good. However,, Vanessa has had a crush on Noah for years as he is hot.
Noah is 45 year old and is the PE teacher and football coach at the high school. He also likes Vanessa in a NSFW manner. He is also territorial and protective of her even though he knows he cannot touch Vanessa as it would cause major issues with his daughter Genie,
As always Alexia Chase has written a fun and entertaining story with good characters. There were some laugh out loud moments, especially the nosy older female neighbor, and some hot and sizzling chemistry between Noah and Vanessa. This book is written in both Vanessa and Noah’s POVs which is nice and engaging as you read their inner dialogues. .
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
LF
Be prepared for dirty words and even dirtier sex. Enter at your own risk.
In this chapter, I’m talking about trying different
strategies to see if you get increases in sales.
Book Covers
One thing that can make or break a book is the book cover and cover images. People do judge a book by its cover. If you have a book that isn’t getting any attention, you can try changing the book cover design. Pick a different cover image, change the color scheme, or move the title and author name to different locations. When making these changes, see what is selling well in your market and keep some of the same elements. But don’t copy another person’s work!
Title
Another option you have when updating or tweaking your book is to change the title. Some people use keywords in their book titles to ensure people who like those types of scenarios see the book. That way there is no question what the book is about.
Book Description
Your book description can sell or kill your book. To capture your reader’s interest, the book description must tell the potential reader what the book is about. Don’t forget to add those trigger warnings.
Money. The root of all evil, or the key to a comfortable living. Either way, if your books are for sale, then you need to play around with your sales price. Amazon also has this neat feature in the pricing section where you can compare your work with other work of a similar nature and discover what the optimal sale’s price would be. You can choose to go with that price or a different one. Not to mention, you can continue to change your book price as time goes on.
Book Reviews
Book reviews are necessary to get sales. There are millions of books on Amazon, so you must find a way to stand out from the crowd. The more positive reviews, the more social proof that you have. However, bad reviews seem to be better than no reviews. Moreover, if your reviews give you sound advice or point out grammatical errors, fix what you can, and re-publish. When you do your description, include that the book has been updated and improved.
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An erotic short story with heart!
This story is told from the POV of the male hero.
Have you been dying to hear Noah’s side of the story? Now’s your chance!
** Warning: This book contains the same scenes as the original story “Keep Up with Me”, so don’t get your panties in a bunch over the same scenes. However, there will be plenty inside that gets you hot and bothered. **
She’s his daughter’s best friend. He’s the hot PE teacher that all the girls had crushes on back in high school.
Noah has been infatuated with Vanessa since his daughter’s twenty-first birthday party. Now, at twenty-five, she needs a place to stay for two weeks while her rental is being painted. Does Vanessa feel the same heat that he does? How much restraint will it take to keep his hands to himself?
What would be the fallout if they do succumb to their desires?
More importantly, can they keep up with each other?
This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.
Be prepared for dirty words and even dirtier sex. Enter at your own risk.
It was fun reading about Noah trying to control himself with Vanessa, the woman he was in love with because she was her daughter’s best friend when as it turned out it was her daughter who was playing Cupid and contrived the plan that Noah be alone with Vanessa at his house. Smart woman.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Click here for some hot heroes, strong heroines, smutty sex, and a happily ever after.
Girls, grab your batteries!
You won’t be able to slap that sappy smile off your face.
An erotic short story with heart!
She’s his daughter’s best friend. He’s the hot PE teacher that all the girls had crushes on back in high school.
Vanessa has had a crush on Noah since she was seventeen years old. Now, at twenty-five, she needs a place to stay for two weeks while her rental is being painted. Does Noah feel the same heat that she does? How much restraint will it take to keep her hands to herself?
What would be the fallout if they do succumb to their desires?
More importantly, can they keep up with each other?
This story features graphic depictions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for 18+ readers only. All characters depicted are over the age of 18.
Be prepared for dirty words and even dirtier sex. Enter at your own risk.
While writing erotic on its own can be exciting, let’s not
kid ourselves, you want to make money. I know, for me, becoming a published
author on Amazon was a huge
accomplishment. I’ve spent countless hours writing, publishing, and marketing
over the last three years.
However, achievement is not my only goal as an author. I
would also like to have an impact on people and to be able to make a living
with my writing. Both goals take persistence and dedication to achieve.
The exciting thing about erotica is that if you produce a
lot of quality content, then you can speed up the timeline to being known and
making money. I should know. With my first three months as a published erotic
short story author, I’ve ten times my Amazon
profits versus my three years as a non-fiction author. What does that say?
People are seeking escape and pleasure.
If you’ve decided to try your hand at writing erotica,
there are several additional things that you can do to expand your reach.
Email Lists
As they say, the money is in the list. To ensure that your fans known when your next book is coming out, you need a way to contact them. True, you could depend on your fans to follow you on Amazon and let them do the work, but you have no control over Amazon. If your fans are on your list, you can make sure they receive timely notices of new books and promotions.
Website
Another way to enhance your reach is through a website. With a website, people have a centralized location where they can find you. On your website, you can display your books, write a blog, set up swag promotions, display book excerpts, etc. Furthermore, you can use your website to set up Pinterest pins, Facebook posts, and other marketing ideas. One word of warning – setting up multiple accounts is a pain in the ass.
About Page
On your website, it is essential to have an about page. This page is where you can tell your story and connect with your readers. Make it fun.
Contact Page
Again having ways for your fans to connect with you is invaluable. Get them on your list.
Freebie
One way to get people on your email list is to have freebies. These freebies can be on your website, in Facebook posts, via Pinterest, or inside your books. The more avenues you have available for readers to get onto your list, the better off you are. What freebies should you use? A few examples of freebies that fans might like to receive include chapters of future books, epilogues, and free books.
Promotion
Another way to reach new readers is through advertisements. If you are in KDP Select, you can promote your book for five days out of each quarter. These promotions can be free days or Kindle Countdown Deals. Furthermore, you can choose to have all five days done together or spread out over time. During these promotions you will want to contact diffident book promotions sites to run ads for you. Some are free, and some are paid.
Social media is a great way to expand your reach. It is important to have a Facebook page to post upcoming books, cover photos, book quotes, or information about your writing process.
Pinterest is
another format that you can use. If you have a website, you can make blog posts
for each of your books and post them on your Pinterest board. Another option to further your reach with Pinterest is to get on group boards for
books and/or erotica.
Twitter
has
been said to be the best format for erotic writers to connect with their
fanbase. I’m excited to try this one in the future.
Instagram is
another option for furthering your reach. I’ve not investigated this one yet,
but I can see the benefit of sharing your book covers via Instagram as that platform is heavy on images.
Book Reviewers
Another way to increase your reach is to have your book reviewed by well-known book reviewers. These individuals run blogs that focus on book reviews and love to share good, new books for their reviewers to check out. There are several of them out there.
However, I would be weary of those who contact you as they
will want money for their service. Not to say that the product, for some of
these bloggers, isn’t high-quality, but there are questions regarding how much
traction you will get based upon these reviews. I would recommend keeping your
expense down as much as possible.
Booksprout
I love Booksprout. It is a great way to get reviews of your book. I’ve tried getting reviews for non-fiction but have not had any luck. Most of the readers on this site are fiction fans. Anyway, you can use this site to showcase your books and get honest reviews to be posted on any site that your books are published through.
Packages
If you write short stories, you can package those stories into bundles and publish them as a book package. This is a great tool to discount your books for readers, but to get you higher profits for each item sold.
Audiobooks
People are busy. As a result, they like to listen to books during their commutes, when cleaning the house, and while working out. Erotica is no different. The next time you see someone sitting on the bus with earbuds in, you might take a second to imagine what she’s listening to. Her next audiobook could be yours.
Granted, there is a lot of expense if you hire someone to
read and produce an audiobook for you, but there are options available for an
ambition person to do their own voice work. You will need a space with good acoustics,
a microphone, an ACX account, and lots of patience.
Anthology and Collaborations
Another option to speed up your rise to the top of the Amazon charts is to team up with other authors in your genre. You can do this by politely contacting other authors and offer your support., collaboration opportunities, or just a friendly introduction. You never know what opportunities are available out there until you try.
Be sure to contact only those authors whose work you feel
is polished and fits your publications. If you just write about BDSM and the
person you are trying to get to share your work with their readers or to join
in a collaboration effort writes about shapeshifters, your audience is going to
be vastly different.
Other Sites
If you aren’t interested in being exclusive with Amazon, there are other sites available for you to publish your works. However, if your material is available somewhere else, you won’t be able to participate in Amazon’s promotional programs. Other sites include Apple, Sony, Kobo, and Nook.
There are numerous publishing formats available these days. However, Amazon is still king, and it is easy to publish on Amazon. In the past, you needed a mobi file to upload a manuscript to Amazon, but now just about any type of document will work.
