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Blogchatter Ebook Festival: Promote your book for Free! #BlogchatterEbook
If you like reading and writing, blogchatter ebook festival is just what you need. It will help you grow your confidence, test your MVP and gets started with desktop publishing with minimal cost.
What do you have to lose?
When I self-published my first book, two years back I didn’t know what I was doing. But I knew what I like doing. That’s to write and share things I am passionate about.
I am also an ebook reader. Thats a rare population now. But few years down the line, things are bound to change. Ebook reading is easy and efficient with Kindle.
Self publish with the Blogchatter Ebook festival and use the opportunity to get a few book reviews from people who read. That way when you launch your book on Kindle. Google already has those book reviews in place and people can check it out before buying. Getting book reviews always help. See this video I made last year about the Blogchatter Ebook and how it helps.
But what about Book reviews on Amazon?
All the lovely people who review your book are usually kind enough to leave a short quick review on Amazon if you let them know when it’s available there.
But if no one buys my book after it’s free for two months at the ebook festival?
Don’t worry. First of all the ebook is a boost to your portfolio as a writer. There’s no way everyone would have downloaded it for free within the two months.
Second: Keep some additional content available. Add that to the book, when its to be uploaded on Amazon and promote it well. This works for nonfiction well.
For fiction refer to number one and see if you can make fun behind the scenes additional content.
One thing Blogchatter will not do
Blogchatter will not run away with your copyright.
Seven ways Blogchatter ebook will help you?
They will give you free advertisement on one of the most popular websites for Bloggers for two months. How is it helping Blogchatter? Is it about the traffic Blogchatter is getting? Not really. Displaying so much of downloadable material is a strain on a website server. If they have a business model around displaying your content then it’s their biz model. Don’t do it if you are not sure. But it has only helped me
It’s your portfolio/media kit. It’s a chance to showcase your writing.
You never know when publishers are looking for fresh talent. You might get picked up.
It’s a chance to get the traffic to your blog if you are smart about it.
It’s your chance to get on the self-publishing journey with many others. Less stress more fun.
You learn how to do it and repeat the process to build your own library on Amazon.
You make money selling the books on Amazon.
7 Things you must do
- Edit well
- Good cover
- Blurb with keywords
- Write your bio in an interesting way.
- Research keywords and the Name of the book.Use keyword tools and Amazon search function
- Link to your blog somewhere in your e-book
- Positive attitude and Prayers
Other than Blogchatter Ebook how can you promote your book?
- Ebook free downloads
- This works great with KDP select.
- You can host Giveaways on Amazon or Goodreads or on your blog or another bloggers blog having an audience who will like the subject of the book.
- Contests on social media and blogs, including your own.
- Request book bloggers with interest in the genre to review and share with their audience.
- Beg your friends and family to help you promote. This works too!
If your ego is not standing in your way every year you should try to challenge your brain to do something with a real risk of failing. Acing that makes you feel good.
Check out my Book published with Blogchatter Ebook festival.
One thing that could improve in Blogchatter Ebook Festival
May give an option the authors to either give the link of their ebook on Amazon as a paid or free download.
Maybe blogchatter could use an affiliate link.
Authors happy, readers happy and a different level for Blogchatter.
You never know Blogchatter may surprise you once again.
#3 After you have finished writing.
Visit Google search and type in the questions a reader may ask to find your book .
See what are the other questions Google shows.
Is your book answering those questions ?#BlogchatterEbook— Dr.Amrita Basu ( Misra) (@misra_amrita) April 27, 2019
I wrote a book on Fruits for Life, listen to the free chapters on my podcast. My book on Probiotics for Life is available as a summary here .Subscribe to my newsletter and you will get a chance to download my book for Free when it’s up for a promo!
Read my posts this season of BlogchatterAtoZ
Asparagus: Also a medicinal plant
Beetroot: Benefits and worries
Health Food not so healthy:Myth of food labels
Joints: Anti-inflammatory diet
Other posts in the Blogchatter Ebook series
Sharing is good Karma!
Okra and Ladys Finger:Hits and Misses
Okra is yummy as fried finger food. Its also known as Lady’s finger or Gumbo in some regions. They are dainty to look at and delicious if cooked right. But if cooked too long or with too much water, they turn slimy. The trick is to cook it so that they keep their shape intact, crunchy on the outside and tender inside.
How to buy Lady’s finger?
Best to cook okra fresh or keep it for a few days in the fridge to avoid moisture.
Avoiding overcooking is a must for taste and nutritional benefits.
The young green seed pods are used as a vegetable.
The mucilage extracted is used to thicken sauces, soups, stews.
When you buy okra, they should be firm and not soggy or wilted. If it looks too big or with dark ends better not buy.
Keep okra dry, and do not wash it until you are cooking
Okra recipes
Before cooking, wash it under running water. Strain the water out. Pat dry with a tissue. Using a sharp knife, cut off the end with the stem. Then make half to one-inch pieces. Avoid washing after cutting.
You can cook stuffed Lady’s finger with onions tomatoes and tangy achaar.
I like my okra cooked just right. It has to be a little crisp and cooked properly. Not mushy. Bengalis cook okra in many ways. Cooking with poppy-seed paste or posto is a delicacy It’s also used in, mixed veggies.
The crunchy okra tastes great, but so does the side dishes. Its best eaten with Indian style tawa roti or phulka. But the fried okra tastes yummy with daal chawal(rice and pulses) too.
Okra recipes fried
During my Dilli days, I was a novice cook and okra helped solve many real issues. It is simple to cook.
Just air fry or shallow fry it with a little Kalo jeera, turmeric, green chillis, and salt, till the outside turns crunchy and the inside is cooked.
Okra Nutrition facts
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 100 grams uncooked okra contains:
33 calories
1.93 g of protein
0.19 g of fat
7.45 g of carbohydrate
3.2 g of fiber
1.48 g of sugar
31.3 milligrams (mg) of vitamin K
299 mg of potassium
7 mg of sodium
23 mg of vitamin C
0.2 mg of thiamin
57 mg of magnesium
82 mg of calcium
0.215 mg of vitamin B6
60 micrograms (mcg) of folate
36 mcg of vitamin A
Okra also has some iron, niacin, phosphorus, and copper.
Ladys Finger :Health benefits
Okras antidiabetic effect is under research.
It is used as a part of dietary therapy to lower sugar and in hypertriglyceridemia.
Okra’s high fiber and high mucilage help aid digestion.
One 100-gram cup of okra with 60 mcg of folate is a good way to increase folate in the diet. They have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
They also have an anti-Fatigue effect.
Lectin a protein found in okra, beans, peanuts, and grains. Lectin from okra was used in a study to treat human breast cancer cells.
Okra health precaution
Okra has a high amount of in oxalates. Calcium oxalate stones are the commonest kidney stones. People who have suffered one episode of kidney stone are at risk for another episode. They should include okra in the diet only under doctors recommendation.
Okra is high in vitamin K.If you are on a blood-thinning drug like warfarin or coumadin, don’t include okra in your diet without consulting your doctor.
I wrote a book on Fruits for Life, listen to the free chapters on my podcast. My book on Probiotics for Life is available as a summary here .Subscribe to my newsletter and you will get a chance to download my book for Free when it’s up for a promo!
Asparagus: Also a medicinal plant
Beetroot: Benefits and worries
Health Food not so healthy:Myth of food labels
Joints: Anti-inflammatory diet
Okra
Disclaimer: This post is meant for spreading healthcare information and not meant as a replacement for a professional medical opinion. Always consult a medical professional before taking any decision related to health and healthcare. Healthcare information is a rapidly evolving field. While all attempts are made to keep this website updated, the author/s and or website disclaim all responsibility for any inadvertent omission/commission. Read my full disclaimer.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24746837
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5759678/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26516905
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6337517/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6337517/#B8-molecules-24-00038
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6337517/#B9-molecules-24-00038
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Protected: Nutrition:Truths and myths
Kale: A super food? #BlochatterAtoZ
Kale is an acquired taste. Good or bad it’s not everyone’s favorite food. But it has several powers which will make Kale eaters feel happy.
7 Facts about Kale
Kale is a cruciferous vegetable.
Winterbor F(1) type of kale has an excellent nutritional quotient. They have high antioxidant activity. Lower the processing, better is the nutrient content after cooking. Blanching is okay, but raw is best. Cooking can lower antioxidants like Vitamin C, polyphenols and to some extent Beta carotene. (1)
Lentil and kale added to a cereal-based diet has the magical ability to increase intake of essential minerals and vitamins. (2)Micronutrient malnutrition is responsible for many lifestyle diseases.
Kale stands at position 15 in a list of powerhouse fruits and vegetables made by Centers for Disease Control (a serving providing ≥10% of 17 essential nutrients (3).
Research finds Kale having vitamins A, K, C, and some folate, essential minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium.
Kale is a rich source of fibers. This is said to help prevent post-meal blood sugar rise(4). Eating kale-containing salad or any side dish with at least 7 g of Kale helps exert this effect.
Kale like other crucifers is a goitrogenic food (5)and should be only taken under supervision for those with thyroiditis or Hypothyroidism. But its a must have for those with hyperthyroidism.
When I started writing for Blogchatter A to Z this year, I didn’t know whether I could write enough. I also thought about whether it will make sense to spread this info. After all, everyone eats veggies. Right? But while researching for the posts I learned a few things which made me sit up.
Did you know there are more veggies in CDC power food list than fruits? Did you know eating the rainbow makes sense every day? Did you know obesity has a deep relationship with micronutrient deficiency? Diet is a key step to improve the quality of life.
Like the anti-inflammatory diet, is not only good for joints but also your body as a whole. What’s important is to know what processing does to the food and decide accordingly. We also need to know which kind of nutrients are easily absorbed and utilized by the body and cook our food accordingly. All this and more in this series and in the book releasing in May.
I wrote a book on Fruits for Life, listen to the free chapters on my podcast. My book on Probiotics for Life is available as a summary here .Subscribe to my newsletter and you will get a chance to download my book for Free when it’s up for a promo!
Other posts in this series
Asparagus: Also a medicinal plant
Beetroot: Benefits and worries
Health Food not so healthy:Myth of food labels
Joints: Anti-inflammatory diet
Disclaimer: This post is meant for spreading healthcare information and not meant as a replacement for a professional medical opinion. Always consult a medical professional before taking any decision related to health and healthcare. Healthcare information is a rapidly evolving field. While all attempts are made to keep this website updated, the author/s and or website disclaim all responsibility for any inadvertent omission/commission. Read my full disclaimer.
References:
1)Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) raw and cooked.
Sikora E1, Bodziarczyk I.
2)Metabolic and bioactivity insights into Brassica oleracea var. acephala.
Ferreres F1, Fernandes F, Sousa C, Valentão P, Pereira JA, Andrade PB.
3)Defining powerhouse fruits and vegetables: a nutrient density approach.Di Noia JPrev Chronic Dis. 2014 Jun 5; 11():E95.
4)Intake of kale suppresses postprandial increases in plasma glucose: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study
Sumio Kondo,1 Asahi Suzuki,2 Mihoko Kurokawa,2 and Keiji Hasumi3
5)Effects of the Environment, Chemicals and Drugs on Thyroid Function
David Sarne, M.D
