FAQ AWP

Author Interviews & Guest Posts FAQ

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Thank you for taking the time to read all these. I really appreciate it.

If there is something that is not included on this page, then feel free to contact me.
Just consider that the days have 24 hours for me too and I have a day job, 17 (25 now) blogs, 8 Facebook Pages, etc. etc.
I get up at 4 - 5 every morning. What time do you get up?

• Do you promote all genres?

Yes. Except for Erotica and any book containing speculative information, extreme and/or too much foul language, hate messages, and so on.


Please be advised that I don't promote books that were not written by you (or a real writer).
What do I mean by that? 
Ghostwriting. If you are a business-focused-author who signs the cover of a book that was not written by you, please do not waste time to contact me.
I will check your credentials. Search engines are powerful tools.
This blog is called Authors for Life. Respect that.

• What do you mean by "extreme and/or too much foul language"? Most books contain filthy language.

I am very aware of that."Extreme & too much" mean that most words/expressions on all pages are dirty and make you cringe. 

• How many daily visitors does your blog have?

Between 100 and 600 unique visitors. Sometimes more, sometimes less. It depends.

• You highlighted the fact that guest posts and author interviews don't guarantee sales and traffic. What's the purpose of these then?

SEO = search engine optimisation. Backlinking. Your presence online (on different pages) builds up credibility and reputation. It's crucial to your success. If you have an author page, it's great publicity.

• How can I contact you to ask for your services? 

1. Send me an email to criopax@gmail or on Facebook.

2. Leave me a comment with your details. I would suggest not to reveal your contact details on a public page. But how will I reply otherwise?
Stick with the email. It will save us time and frustration.

3. Please state in the object what service do you need = guest post, author interview, ad or all three?

• How long do I have to wait before you publish my post/author interview?

1. I will do my best to publish it in 1-3 days. However, if it's a busy period, I might need more time. I will let you know immediately if that's the case.

2. If you set up a free promotion or a sale period, it would be advisable to contact me at least one week before.

• How will I know you've published my posts? 

I will send you the links.

• What about the ad (embedded on the sidebar)?

You have to either trust me when I say I'll do it or check my page every day for as long you paid me to keep it up.
To be on the safe side, check my blog.

• Are these posts permanent?

Absolutely! Unless you ask me to take them down. Not the ad though. The ad is not a post. The ad stays for 2 weeks only.

• Do I have to write the post myself? 

Yes. If you want me to write it, I charge 35 American dollars.
I am not a native English speaker but I write in English as you can see. I also use 3 software to help me with the syntax, grammar and other English language-related issues. Trust me, I know how to write. I like my posts and books to be error-free. I respect my readers more than you can imagine.

Anyway, it's cheaper if you write it. I need to research and I can't know how you feel about your work. Try at least. It will always be more truthful.

• I don't know how to write a guest post. Can you help?

I know exactly how you feel. Do not despair.  I've been there myself. Click here for practical & easy to follow instructions.

• What do I need to include in my guest post? 

Click on the link above.
Don't forget to include:

1. Your author name/pen name. 
2. The title of your book. Is it part of a series?
3. A direct link from where to purchase it. 
4. If you have a sale or free promotion period, state it clearly. Start and finish dates.
5. A book cover. 
6. Optional: your photo. Make sure it's one that gives you justice. Smile in it. It does not have to be professional or fancy. 

• I don't like the questions on the (author interview) script, can I change them?

Absolutely! In fact, I recommend it. Make it personal. Think outside the box!

• My book is in French. Can I ask you to promote it? 

At this moment in time, I promote books in English, Italian and Romanian. For promoting posts in these 2 languages, visit https://ceresiveiprimi.blogspot.com & https://scrivoepubblico.blogspot.com.

• You said that you have 17 (25 actually) blogs. What if I don't want my posts on this blog? Can I ask you to promote them on a different one?

Yes, you can. However, this blog has a great reputation. It's a niche blog which counts a lot. SEO reasons. Complicated stuff. You don't want to know. But have a look at the sidebar and click on my other blogs. Pick one and I will let you know if I can publish on that one.

• How much does it cost? 

Each service costs 5 American dollars. I have a bundle offer with all three services included (guest post + author interview + ad) that costs 12 American dollars. Click here for more details.

• Can I buy more than 1 guest post? 

Of course. You can buy as many as you like for you and/or your friends. Surprise them! In fact, if you buy 5 guest posts and or author interviews, 1 is free of charge. 

• I don't have a PayPal account. How can I make the payment? 

I suggest you set up a PayPal account. It's safe and very useful. Please click on the option: "Sending money to friends and family."
Click here the send me direct payments.
Or use the Donate button on the sidebar.

• I really don't trust online payments. What can I do? 

That's unfortunate but I understand where you're coming from. I have a perfectly fair offer.
Let's exchange services. 

My books need reviews. 

• Review 1 book for each service. But they need to be relevant and longer than 3 phrases. Plus, they need to be accepted by Amazon.com and I need proof of that before I accept to publish your posts.
• If you can't leave a review - because you don't shop online, ask someone who can.
• If you don't know how to write a review, please read this. 
• If you really cannot review my books on Amazon, please do so on Goodreads. You don't need proof of purchase for that. 

But in this case, I would ask 2 reviews for each service. Make them relevant and long enough reviews. I would also like you to become my friend and endorse my work.

Please be generous and follow the Golden Rule.

 Write what you'd like to read. No foul language. 

Publish a guest post on your blog/website, a video on YouTube Channel, an endorsement on LinkedIn. I need to check the page first. It has to be an authority one. Safe, relevant and traceable.

Thank you so much for the attention to detail.
If there is something not covered in this list, please give me a shout.

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