You’ve been toying with the idea of self-publishing a book for some time now. But you’re not sure if it’s worth the investment. After all, books are a lot of work. And you’re not a professional writer. But what if we told you that self-publishing a book could do wonders for your business? It’s true, […]
Read Full ArticleDo you want your book to become a bestseller? Many authors launch their book with this goal in mind. Reaching bestseller status was defined for decades by gatekeepers like the New York Times, who held their bestsellers to high standards—typically selling thousands of copies in a week. Today, many authors still consider becoming a bestseller […]
Read Full ArticleProfessional Book Reviews How do you get book reviews so you are ready to begin marketing your book to readers and retailers? One key step for self-publishing authors in their marketing efforts is to get professional book reviews. Professional reviews are important to attracting potential readers – they will feature prominently on your Amazon page, […]
Read Full ArticleFor authors working with traditional publishing companies, a trade review offers a time-tested path to attaining book reviews that come with prestige and considerable reach, to boost your book’s profile within industry and trade circles. This is helpful for all authors, but is especially essential for authors in certain genres that rely on attention from […]
Read Full ArticleFinding trade and non-trade review services are fundamental to publicity, marketing, and promotion for self-publishing authors – yet, the path to getting the right reviews is not always as clear as it is for authors working with the guidance of a major publishing company. As with the rest of the publishing process, this is something […]
Read Full ArticleExpert and celebrity book endorsements are one of the most effective ways to grab the attention of new readers and convince them your book is worth buying and reading. Many self-publishing and independent authors do not bother using endorsements to market their book, despite their potential. This may be because high-profile book endorsements seem out […]
Read Full ArticleFor many authors, it may come as a rude awakening that it takes so much more than great writing to sell a book. If you don’t manage to create demand for your book, all your other efforts in distribution, design, even writing and editing, risk going to waste. Before you’ve finished writing your book, you […]
Read Full ArticleAs sites like Amazon and digital formats like Kindle become increasingly crucial for authors trying to reach their audience, getting the right consumer reviews has become central to the promotional process. While these reviews may not conventionally be used for promotional material as with professional reviews, they have become just as important when it comes […]
Read Full ArticleFacebook Author Page Over the years, Facebook has grown to encompass an increasingly broad audience. As of the last quarter of 2016, it had a whopping 1.86 billion active monthly users, including 79 percent of all adults in the US with internet access. It’s the social media network with the highest percentage of users 65 […]
Read Full ArticleIs Kindle Unlimited Right for You? Kindle Unlimited debuted in 2014, and represents an effort by Amazon to develop a subscription-based service along the lines of Netflix or Spotify. For about ten dollars a month, subscribers can access over a million books, including magazines and audiobooks. Services like these have boomed in popularity in recent […]
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