by Penny Sansevieri | Jan 11, 2022 | Author Branding
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe hear the term author branding a lot, and truthfully it always feels a bit nebulous. Creating an author brand feels hard. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s start first with the elements that make up a great brand: YOU! Your author brand is your...
by Penny Sansevieri | Jan 4, 2022 | Bestseller Essentials, Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhether they’re releasing the first – or fiftieth – many authors rely heavily on advertising to launch their book. And while advertising can be helpful, it’s often not used strategically enough to move the needle. A lot of...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 30, 2021 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesA New Book Marketing Plan for 2022 is a recap of, “Creating (and sticking to!) a Book Marketing Plan in the New Year” a recent episode on our Book Marketing Tips & Author Success podcast. We delve deeper into our discussion about this...
by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 14, 2021 | Bestseller Essentials, Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 2 minutesSelf-publishing a book is a major accomplishment. You pour your heart and soul and hours of your life into creating something that’s explicitly designed to be judged by the public. Virtual fist bump to you! But deciding to join the publishing...
by Penny Sansevieri | Aug 17, 2021 | Book Marketing Basics, Getting More Media Coverage
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen it comes to how to market a self-published book, I have to admit that local media pitching is one of my fun and maybe best-kept secrets. (Not anymore!) Why? Well, for one, local media is one of the most underused resources for authors, and...