Turndog Millionaire

Remember Newspapers? You know, those paper things that came through your letter box each day with news, and comics, and adverts for hair growth products. I know it’s hard to believe, but apparently these things still exist, although like most things they now rely on the Interweb to reach people. So, do Newspapers, in its … Continue reading →

If you write they shall come. This, unfortunately, is a load of crap on a stick! Yes content is king, and yes the only true thing that matters is your writing and improving your craft. However, if you put it on a public Blog then you want eyes to see it. If you didn’t, well, … Continue reading →

Want to have an author platform where thousands of people visit each day? How about becoming one of those respected Bloggers appearing on a variety of sites, get paid to do so, and come away with awards year after year? It’s a tough thing to achieve and doesn’t happen overnight, but I’m here with a … Continue reading →

Yeah Twitter might be great, but what about actually speaking to people face to face? Is it so horrible to imagine? Are we so socially awkward the idea of shaking a hand makes our stomach turn? The online world is great, but author marketing still needs some real world networking and that’s exactly what we’ll … Continue reading →

Is Podcasting dead? Some people would argue it is with the ever-growing video landscape. However, there are still thousands of people Podcasting, and quite a few notable folk who use it as part of their author marketing. In fact, some people can attribute Podcasts to the success of their author platform; so surly the thought … Continue reading →

Once upon a time video killed the radio star. Then Youtube came along and killed everything else. You might think that’s the end of the story, but it’s just the beginning, and aspiring authors from all over the globs can use video to help leverage their author platform. Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, in terms of Harry Potter, Hufflepuff is the black sheep of the family. They’re not evil, or brave, or intelligent; they’re simply…well, Hufflepuff. It’s there to make up the numbers and I have a similar way of looking at particular Social Media sites. They have a purpose, and for some they will … Continue reading →

800 million people love Facebook, but is it something an aspiring author needs in his or her life? That’s the big question, isn’t it? It’s easy to say yes; to join and have a presence, but then let your account fester away and do absolutely nothing with it. In the past week or so I’ve … Continue reading →

Will Google+ be a game changer? It may soon become part of every Bloggers life, whether they like it or not. Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. Today’s discussion goes to the webs new boy, Google+, and how it may become a daily part of all of … Continue reading →

Is Twitter a must have tool in your author marketing? Will you fade away into nothingness without it? What would happen if an author platform didn’t have a blue bird in its life? Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. I’m not sure if you’d fade into nothingness … Continue reading →

You know SEO is important because it’s in capital letters! Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. Today I shall focus on SEO once again and offer my own insight into the traitorous world of search engine optimisation. In my previous post I had a wonderful interview with … Continue reading →

If a Blog Post is written but never read, does it exist? Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. Today’s focus is SEO, a term I liken to money. It’s something we don’t want to think about, but the fact of the matter is it’s rather important. Today … Continue reading →

Is Guest Blogging the best way to grow your author platform? I’m not sure about the best, but important? Absolutely! I can testify to this because this week has brought more traffic than any other. I think it’s safe to say that Guest Blogging has been the number one reason for this. There are two … Continue reading →

Now I’m sure you’ve heard these words before, but having a Blog is arguably the most important aspect of your Author Platform. It allows you to go into as much or little depth as you like. It brings new people to YOU, allowing your author marketing activities to do what they do best. It also … Continue reading →

What makes the perfect Blog? Should it be bright and in your face? Maybe a subtle attempt with high focus on the content? Should you use videos? What about comments and sign in forms and landing pages? My my there’s so much to think about, isn’t there? Well don’t worry because I’m back with another … Continue reading →

Here’s a question for you all. What is the first thing you notice when going on a website? Is it the writing? Or is it more likely the logo, layout, colours, and general ambience? Let’s face it we all like to think we don’t judge a book by its cover, but the fact is we … Continue reading →

This is where everything begins to get interesting! This is where you start doing! This is where the fun starts! This is where YOU get to shine! Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. So far we’ve set the foundations, and most recently looked at your audience and … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard of the saying: ‘You need to take 1 step back to take 2 steps forward?’ I always take refuge in this golden advice as it helps me stop, take a look around, and carefully decide what to do next. It’s easy to get carried away and take giant strides without carefully … Continue reading →

At times the Kindle Top 100 is made up of over 25% Self-Published Authors*. Will this number increase in 2012? Are Agents and Publishers becoming pointless? Are we all going to become rich authors selling millions of books each year? I would say Yes, No, and HELL NO! Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author … Continue reading →

How do you become an Expert in a society full of them? It’s tough, I won’t lie, but with the right structure and vision you can fast track your way to success. That’s what this edition of The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published is about, so sit back and find … Continue reading →

Finding Readers is easy isn’t it? Wait, you don’t think so? Well ok then, this is the place for you because I’m here to offer some tips on how find readers and then keep them happy for years and years and years. That’s the focus of this entry of The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for … Continue reading →

Do you know who you’re trying to reach? No?  It’s fine; don’t beat yourself up because most people don’t know either. Here at The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published , we’re here to help by offering advice on how to get you talking to the right folk. So far you’ve set your … Continue reading →

It’s so easy to get lost and confused in this world. We read so many books, and blogs, and tweets that it can all get mixed up. So sometimes it’s a good idea to take a step back and recap what the hell you’re doing. That’s what this edition is about, so welcome back to The … Continue reading →

Do you have a best friend? That special someone you’ve had stand by your side for years and years and years? Well get ready to nudge them to one side because you’re about to get a new one…the foundations of your Marketing Strategy! That’s right welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to … Continue reading →

So you think your writing’s tough do you? You think you have what it takes to be a best seller and be the biggest fish around? Wait… you do? Oh, well that’s great, come on in and join me for Part-5 of The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. I hope everyone … Continue reading →

Festive greetings everyone, I hope you’re all ready to create some character bio’s today. This is something you should all be great at, after all, good writing is often based around great characters. Today is your lucky day too because the character we get to create is YOU, the most important person of this whole Author Platform process … Continue reading →

You may be a writer but that doesn’t mean you can disregard pictures. It’s just plain rude. Don’t worry though I’m here to get you back on track and appreciating the world around you again. So welcome back to part 3 of The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. Last time … Continue reading →

Hey you! Yeah i’m talking to you! Don’t you know how important you are? That’s right, you’re the most important person in this process so start respecting your talents and just how awesome you are, because today’s post is going to show you what YOU bring to the table. Welcome back to The Millionaire Plan: … Continue reading →

Confucius once said “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Well consider this mine, no scratch that, our first step in this long and winding road. So without further ado, welcome to The Millionaire Plan: author marketing for those aspiring to become published. My name is Matthew Turner, although you can call me … Continue reading →