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Do You Know About Publisher Rocket?

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The Rocket icon sits patiently on the dock of my Apple Computer. Nearing the end of each book I write, I put it to good use. It is one of the most useful applications I know of.

It helps me choose the optimum categories and seven keywords required. It analyzes data of all kinds to help me identify my competition and see what has—and hasn’t—worked to get them their high ranking. 

The rocket is simple to navigate, easy to understand, and affordable. It is regularly updated, so decisions I make regarding advertising and promotions are based on accurate information.

If you are nearing publication, you owe it to yourself to Google Publisher Rocket and read about it in-depth.

**I will be taking some time away to work on a renovation project for the next few weeks. I should be back to the keyboard in April. Easter Blessings to each of you!

Know Your Definitions

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I made a promise last week to do some research on pre-launches. I talked to a friend who definitely recommended one of the two pre-launch styles I mentioned. He feels the extra work is worth it—in both sales and publicity.

But, remember, you must be 100% ready before you do so. Meaning you have your keywords and categories chosen (which is what we were discussing last week, too.)

The thing I learned about categories is that I needed to know the definitions of words I already thought I understood. For example, should I choose religious or spiritual? They are two separate categories.

Religious refers to an outward expression of inward faith, whereas spirituality means an inward connection to God (or another “higher-power) which affects the way one lives their everyday life. And knowing that distinction will help me when choosing my book’s categories.

There are quite a few other categories that may require a look in the old dictionary. So, have fun!

Writing Opportunities

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I am always looking for new writing avenues, so I Googled 2021 Writing Opportunities and came up with this short list of the most popular and “available” opportunities for authors: Movie and television scripts, grants, magazines (most popular: poetry, relationships, parenting, and personal stories.)

There is a breakdown in each of these categories on www.medium.com. I have no further information on this website except to say that it is fairly new and already has thousands of followers. You may want to check it out. 

**Next week’s blog post will be a list of the Top Twenty of my most-liked blogs from the past six years! I’m due for a walk down memory lane. How about you?