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If you are a published or self-published author, you may have read my recent hub entitled An Online Book Store for all Hubbers. There, I outlined my plans to create such an online store, which might attract visitors by Hubbers linking to the hub or directly to the store.

Other methods for generating traffic are being contemplated and – in some cases – already being implemented. I will describe these methods in the following:

1: The Online Book Store, W.E. Literary Digest, is built on a WordPress blog, hosted on my website. This gives some significant advantages, namely easy updating, automated content management, and an RSS feed. Based upon the RSS feed, I have created this online newspaper, which is issued daily. The latest blog entries – typically introduction of new authors, reviews, and literary discussion pieces – are automatically picked up by this online publication, so that there will be fresh content for the readers every day. The news stories link back to the blog and may show images of book covers and such. The newspaper is promoted to Novelty Fiction’s followers on Twitter and to anyone who chooses to subscribe. Also, any visitors to the newspaper can easily tweet it themselves.

2: There is a prominent link to the Online Book Store from Novelty Fiction’s private network, which should make it easy for members to visit the store regularly. Also, the members and other subscribers automatically receive Novelty – Stories & Perspectives, our free monthly newsletter and magazine, which gives another excellent opportunity to promote the store and the publications listed there. For example, I may create a printable catalog showing all available titles.

Plans for the future – and your role in it
The book store will gradually be providing book reviews and literary articles concerning the books, authors, and related topics. With high-quality content, more content, and more people having heard about the Book Store and linking to it, the site should soon begin to attract search engine traffic as well.

Whether you are an author, an avid book reader or both, you should consider joining Novelty Fiction’s private network. You will then start receiving Novelty – Stories & Perspectives. As an author, you will get access to free promotional tools such as Novelty-sponsored author websites and author newsletters. The network, under the subheading “Authors Meeting Readers,” was always intended to bring readers and writers closer together. Authors can become better known by more readers, and what better way to start selling more books than to expand your potential readership and fan base!

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