Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
BookBub for Authors: Tips From a Veteran Writer
We've been proponents of BookBub for authors for years now, in fact, BookBub strategies are included in most of our clients' campaigns, and here's an insider tip, we find ads especially critical to pre-order promotions! But I realize it's yet another platform that a...
Why Promoting Locally Can be a Goldmine
We keep repeating ourselves because authors don't do it enough, but promoting locally is one of the best ways to start securing media opportunities, and your local exposure is one of the best tools for securing bigger, national-level features and other media. Our goal...
The Pitfalls of Soliciting Feedback from Friends and Social Media
This episode was inspired by an author that came to us with a wonderful book (but terrible cover) saying, "This one won the Facebook poll I did." Getting advice from your personal network can be tricky, whether it's about your cover, your editing, your website -...
How to Market a Book with 10 Proven Effective Strategies
Writing a book is an enormous accomplishment and can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a person’s life. However, it is also a fact that getting your book in the hands of readers is one of the most challenging tasks that you’ll ever face as an author. Whether...
How to Market a Book by Following the “Rules” for Success
Today's podcast is about rules and yes, we know that sounds like a lot of buzzkill but trust us when we say: publishing rules matter and those who follow them, are always successful. That's not an overstatement! Our goal for this episode is to discuss the rules that...
Pitching a Book for Film Rights: What Should You Expect?
A lot of authors ask me about pitching a book for film rights, and I always bristle at this topic. Why? Because more often than not it's jumping the gun. Book reviewers, online influencers, media, and especially film studios, want a sure thing. And most authors don't...
How to Sell Your Book at the Correct Price
Pricing a book has always been a tricky concept, and we get it, finding the balance between making your book accessible while also making money can be challenging. Our goal for this episode is to tackle the hurdles a lot of authors end up facing, with everything from...
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Publishing
Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest topics in publishing, and for good reason. Since tools like ChatGPT burst onto the scene, authors have been asking the same questions: Will AI write books? Will it replace authors? And should writers be using it at...
Instagram for Authors: How to Engage More Readers & Avoid Burnout
With all the talk around TikTok these days, it’s easy to forget the power of Instagram for authors. And with over one billion monthly active users, it can’t be discounted. I really like Instagram for a variety of reasons. First off, we also can’t talk Instagram for...
Book Covers: Our Biggest Pet Peeves
We talk about book covers a lot, because they really are that important. Your book cover alone can keep a potential buyer interested long enough to read your description - or it can send them scrolling without a second glance - and you won't ever get that potential...
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