Heather Wallace - Marketer
Marketer, blurb writer, & metadata expert, with a background in publishing and tech, who will work with you to make marketing easier
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Overview
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I am now booking for January 2022, so please get in touch if you're happy to have your book's marketing project worked on then.
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With over 20 years’ experience in publishing, I've worn many hats from author to marketer and even founder and CEO of an independent publishing company.
When it comes to writing a book, “The End” is just the beginning. Sure, when you type that last word, you might like to think that your work is done and that you can simply move along to writing the next one, but the truth is that publishing a book is very different from launching one. Publishing a book simply makes it available for purchase while launching a book sets it on a path toward success.
If your book has already been published, you might think that it’s too late to implement these marketing steps, since the launch phase is over, but the good news is that you can take action at any point during the life of your book to give it that added boost.
As a book marketer, I will work with you to put together actionable steps that you can use to attract the attention of your audience, so that you have a better chance of selling books no matter how long your book has been in print or even if it’s yet to be published.
Specifically, there are three ways that I can help:
• Metadata optimization of your categories and keywords to help with your book’s ranking on Amazon
• Writing a professional book description that will hook readers and help your book standout
• Creating a marketing plan that’s easy to follow so that you can generate interest in your book
BOOK DESCRIPTION WRITING
BOOK MARKETING PLAN
Read on to learn more about all three.
BOOK DESCRIPTION WRITING
Without an eye-catching description you could be losing out on potential sales. That’s where I can help. Your prose already shines and your cover is already stunning; now all you need is an exceptional book description to round things out.
Throughout my career, I have written a wide selection of both non-fiction and fiction descriptions and it would be my pleasure to bring my years of expertise to your book so that we can work together to craft a book description that will compel people to click the Buy button.
In addition to writing a professional-polished description, I am also happy to include text for 3 ads free-of-charge. With this ad text you can promote your book on both Amazon and Facebook.
Finally, I’m happy to offer a volume discount if you need several descriptions written.
BOOK MARKETING PLAN
Without an easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan, marketing your book can seem very overwhelming. You might be wondering where to start and what steps you should take to try and achieve success.
Well, with my help, we can work together to get you on the right track, so that you can easily reach your target audience using the most efficient methods and through the most effective means.
With my book marketing plan there to guide you, what once seemed overwhelming will now be a cinch as you follow the steps that I lay out for you.
METADATA OPTIMIZATION
When it comes to promotional methods, many authors often overlook one of the most important parts of the marketing equation.
That’s because, all too often, authors gloss over the metadata that they enter when submitting a book for publication. Unfortunately, this failure to fully optimize their book’s sales page is almost certainly costing these authors sales and they probably don’t even realize it.
That is where I would like to help. With my background in both publishing and technology, I have an understanding of the steps that need to be followed in order to optimize your book’s bibliographic metadata.
SET YOUR BOOK ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Think of me as a partner on this publishing journey whose job is to handle marketing and technical stuff, so that your book has a better chance of rising above the competition where it can be found by potential readers.
Contact me today, so that we can take the first step toward embarking on this publishing partnership.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- One of my company's books landed in the top spot in one of its categories and managed to achieve a higher sales rank on Amazon than even Prince Charles, whose book was ranked at number two within that same category.
- Publisher’s Weekly highlighted one of my company's titles as being among the industries bestselling, adult coloring books during the week covering May 15, 2015.
- In the acknowledgements section of Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, Jonathan Lane, who was one of the book's four authors/contributors, thanked me for my excellent and thoughtful feedback during my time working on his book.
- One of my books was endorsed by foremost self-publishing expert Dan Poynter as “...meaning the difference between failure or ultimate success.”
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (NZ)
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Children's
Fantasy
Mystery & Crime
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Certifications
- Udacity Digital Marketing Nanodegree
Work experience
Founder & CEO
Independent Publishing Company
September, 2013
–
Present
(about 8 years)
Exclusively responsible for guiding publications from inception through publication. This includes
idea generation, working with independent contractors to generate content, project
management, and formatting publications. Responsibilities also include implementing marketing
initiatives and developing and managing company websites.
Through my efforts, the company’s most popular title was able to generate over $130,000 in sales
during its initial year of publication. In addition, Publisher’s Weekly highlighted that title as being
among the industries bestselling, adult coloring books during the week covering May 15, 2015.
Apress
Technical Editor
August, 2011
–
March, 2012
(7 months)
As the sole technical reviewer for Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, I worked to ensure the technical accuracy of this title.
Newspaper Correspondent
The Vindicator
May, 2003
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August, 2003
(3 months)
During this summer job I worked in conjunction with photographers and a section editor as I progressed through the journey from assignment to conducting interviews to meeting my deadline for publication. The majority of the articles that I produced achieved front-page placement within their respective sections.
Author
Various
November, 2002
–
Present
(about 19 years)
Authored several titles that have reached bestseller status on both Amazon.com and international Amazon domains. In addition to authoring said titles, I also undertook promotional efforts and, as a result, was able to secure coverage on several prominent websites. Finally, one of my books was endorsed by foremost self-publishing expert Dan Poynter as “...meaning the difference between failure or ultimate success.”
Web Developer
Self-Employed
June, 1994
–
October, 2011
(over 17 years)
Having begun creating static websites with only HTML, my knowledge of web development
evolved with technology until I became proficient in using WordPress as a CMS. I also engaged in
content creation for said sites in order to drive organic traffic and maintain a loyal readership.
Finally, I used affiliate marketing and integrated ads from networks in order to generate revenue.
It is was through this experience of creating, maintaining, and acting as the managing editor of
multiple websites that I was able to acquire the qualifications necessary to author WordPress 3 Site
Blueprints for Packt Publishing.
Projects
Number One New Release for Thailand for Couples
During my time collaborating with David, I worked on many aspects of his marketing including researching the keywords and categories that he had a better chance at dominating on Amazon. In addition, I also wrote a description designed to draw in shoppers and tempt them to buy this niche-specific travel guide.
The collaboration proved to produce good results when, shortly after its release, David's book achieved number one status in the optimally targeted Bangkok Travel Guides category.
The Saracen Storm Number One Bestseller Status
I worked with the author on many aspects of their marketing, including a marketing plan and metadata optimization. Several months after the conclusion of our collaboration his title was number one on the History eBooks of Spain & Portugal chart on Amazon.
Metadata and Description for The Postflop Poker Workbook
For this nonfiction title, I performed various tasks for the author including writing his book's description and researching its metadata. Days after its publication, his book became the #1 New Release in the Puzzle and Game Reference category on Amazon.
Myface Novella Marketing and Description
Author Kevin Landt worked with me on the marketing of his novella Myface. This included tasking me with creating the description for his book. In writing this description, I endeavored to build interest and intrigue around the story of social media sensation Angela Fox, who has suddenly taken the world by storm and, in the process, greatly impacted the lives of several strangers.
Reedsy Author Success Story Feature
Author Chris Selwyn James was featured on the Reedsy blog for the success that he saw with the release of his book Panik. Because I was his marketer, I was also spotlighted in the article and credited with being an instrumental part of the reason why his book was able to reach a ranking of #3 on Amazon within a category that I had advised him to choose.
Heart of the Island Marketing and Description
The author of the Project Adventure series contacted me to assist him with marketing for his new middle-grade fiction book series. This included writing a description for Book One.
Psychology of Final Fantasy Marketing and Description
During our collaboration, which included many aspects of marketing assistance, Anthony M. Bean, PhD also hired me to write the description for his book that's geared toward video gamers, as well as scholars, researchers, and professionals in fields including Psychology, Psychiatry, Communication Studies, and Gaming Design.
Feel Good X Corp Description
Author Bhada Sinhaphalin was so happy with the job that I had done writing the description for his previous book that he hired me once again to write the description for the next installment to his Feel Good X series.
Feel Good X Teens Description
In addition to hiring me to perform several other marketing tasks, author Bhada Sinhaphalin also had me write the description for his self-help book/workbook geared toward teens.
Hot New Release for Panik
Following our collaboration, which included metadata optimization, author Chris Selwyn James found that his book Panik had landed on Amazon's Hot New Releases chart in three separate categories that he was advised to choose.
Hot New Release for No Be From Hia
Following our collaboration, which included a marketing plan and metadata optimization, author Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu Banda found that her book No Be From Hia had achieved a ranking of number 2 on Amazon's Hot New Releases chart for one of the categories that she was advised to choose.
Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire Bestseller Status
Thanks to my optimization efforts and Amazon expertise, author Dan Conway was able to achieve bestseller status in at least two of the categories that I discovered as being optimal choices for his book.
Portfolio (24 selected works)
Finding Joy in Medicine
Manesh, Reza
The Question Is Murder
Willen, Mark
Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript shows the entire process of building a website. This process involves much more than just technical knowledge, and this book provides all the information you'll need to understand the concepts behind designing and developing for the Web, as well as the best means to deliver professional results based on best practices. Of course, the... read more
Rub-a-Dub-Dub, There's a Monkey in Our Tub!
Heather Wallace
When a monkey mysteriously appears in one family's bath tub they aren't quite sure how he got there or what he'll do next. However, in this delightfully illustrated children's book, one thing is certain; taking a bath is only the beginning of this monkey's antics as he makes their house his home.
Seriously Fun Dot-to-Dots Hours of dot-to-dot entertainment awaits inside this challenging collection of intricate and entertaining connect-the-dots puzzles. With over 20,000 dots to connect, puzzlers are sure to enjoy solving each and every one of these artistically appealing dot-to-dot puzzles. With puzzles that range in size from several hundred all the way up to over one thousand dots, puz... read more
Finally! An adult coloring book that urges all of you introverts out there to band together to color, but, you know, separately and in your own homes. Because, let’s be realistic, who wants to socialize when you can stay at home and color? After all, coloring combines two of the things that introverts love most; curling up with a good book and artistic expression. Oh, and coloring also offers ... read more
1,001 Cats: A Creative Cat Coloring Book
H.R. Wallace Publishing
The Ultimate Cat Lover's Coloring Book With 1,001 fabulous felines to color, cat fanciers will delight in this coloring book that's completely jam-packed with cats. With more than 40 unique feline-themed illustrations, this adorable book offers a world of cats to color. Among the wide variety of creative cat designs found in this collection, that really is the ultimate coloring book for cat lo... read more
Learn How to Draw Dogs and Puppies with Step-by-Step Illustrations That Make Drawing EasyWith the help of the easy-to-follow illustrations found in this book you'll quickly be able to learn how to draw a whole bunch of dogs and puppies. For each character, detailed step-by-step illustrations are provided so that you can easily follow along from start to finish.The H.W. Doodles series of drawin... read more
Running From Dust
Jess Whitby
"I could not put this book down." 5 Stars - Goodreads Reviewer"An attention grabbing psychological thriller." 5 Stars - Goodreads ReviewerJude Craig is a level-headed 30-something history teacher in a Yorkshire secondary school who enjoys a comfortable life. She has two close friends, a beloved rescue dog, and a two bedroom semi-detached that she calls home in the northern English town of Uxto... read more
What would you say if I told you that your dream of success could become a reality? Wouldn't you love to be the exception rather than the rule? It is possible to succeed where others have failed with print-on-demand. There are steps that you can take to tell the world about your book. There are techniques that you can use to get more sales, and it is possible to reach your goal of being a succ... read more
Feel Good X: Live your life. Love your life.
Bhada Sinhaphalin
Feel Good X is a holistic approach to help you lead a more fulfilling life with just minutes a day of practice. Using timeless concepts from this global movement, you’ll discover how to map out each step on your road to holistic wellbeing. Through age-old disciplines and innovative methods, Sinhaphalin gives your soul the tune-up it needs to attain your full potential and true inner peace. In ... read more
WordPress 3 Site Blueprints
Heather R. Wallace
Follow along as you work to build a variety of sites-all using WordPress. Each chapter is devoted to the construction of a different type of site that can be created with WordPress and the right combination of either free or premium themes and/or plugins.While this book isn't designed for beginners, those with even an intermediate knowledge of WordPress will be able to get these sites up and r... read more
Death, Discovery and Carne Asada
Curran, Thomas
Finding Alice (Miller Mysteries)
Carlyle, Rebecca
The Needle Shower
Heywood, Donald
Engage at Dawn: First Contact
Hochsmann, Edward
The Night the Doorbell Rang
Harris, Chalon J.
Babies Build Toddlers
Bissonnette, Mariana
Enchanting English Garden: An Inkcredible Scavenger Hunt and Coloring Book
H.R. Wallace Publishing
When is a coloring book more than just a coloring book? When it's also a scavenger hunt, of course! When you open up the pages of this book, you'll find that you've been transported to a place where fairies frolic and gnomes are known to dwell. With images that offer a delightful balance between realism and whimsy, you'll discover scenes that feature a beautiful bird who has stopped by for a c... read more
When the Financial Times interviewed Dan Conway for a story about cryptocurrency millionaires, he told them the unvarnished truth:"I invested because I wanted the underdogs to win, for once - losers like me who didn't make the rules and didn't have the money... We'd been forced to tweet corporate philanthropy hashtags, and we weren't going to take it anymore."For years, Dan scuffed his way up ... read more
Creole Meets English: Kreglish - The Easiest Way to Learn Creole
Julmice MBA, Mr Jacques
Heather has 101 reviews
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I hope to meet Heather in person someday. Throughout our collaboration, her professionalism was always evident. I definitely recommend her.
Chuck Ervin, November 2021
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I enjoyed working with Heather. I was hoping for more personal interaction regarding marketing but in the end it worked out as she left me a downloadable list. I do think it was a bit pricey.
nikki broadwell, November 2021
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Heather was able to take my jumble of thoughts and ideas and shape all of it into a good platform to start marketing. She provided both suggestions and deliverables to help me position my book at launch and market it going forward. I especially needed help with the marketing description for my book, and she came up with a distillation of my complex story that I am really excited about. (I'd dra...
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Amanda Meehan, November 2021
Heather was professional and provided detailed reports. She delivered everything before the due date, and I found her insights were helpful. I am a first-time author.
Jasmine Hong, November 2021
I asked to have the collaboration ended early because of the quality of the initial assets. No thought or time whatsoever were put into the work so I asked for the engagement to be terminated.
Laura Tonwe, November 2021
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