Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
Navigating the Climb: Pitfalls for Authors Eyeing the Summit
In this episode, we take a peek behind the curtain and dive into the sometimes harsh realities of the book publishing world, shedding light on the obstacles that can slow an author's rise to the top – and sharing insights on how to avoid them. While we love authors...
Media for Authors: How to Get Your Book the Attention it Deserves
Add New Post In this episode, Penny and Amy decode the intricate world of generating media for authors to help you understand what outlets are looking for and whether or not you’re right for big media. We kick off by addressing a common misconception – that success...
Riding the Wave: How the Tsunami of Books Reshapes Book Publicity
In my 24+ years in business, book publicity has changed a lot – but in recent years it’s really seen a shift both in what we do to get our books out there, and how we execute book marketing campaigns. First, the bad news: there is a book published every 8 seconds in...
Memoir vs. Self-Help: Choosing the Right Genre for Your Book
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on a common dilemma many memoir authors face: determining whether their book can be classified as self-help. While storytelling and imparting wisdom often go hand in hand, understanding the nuances between these genres is...
Navigating the Unexpected: What Authors Need to Prepare For
Join us for a candid discussion as we shine a light on the often-overlooked aspects of the author journey. In this episode, we tackle the things that many authors aren't adequately prepared for but are crucial to their success. From the seemingly mundane task of...
The 8 Best Book Marketing Strategies Every Author Should Master
People often ask me: what are the best book marketing strategies? In other words: What sells the most books? The short answer is: No one thing sells books. It's always a cumulative set of strategies that gets and keeps your book in front of the reader. The best book...
Author Education: Why it can Save you Money
In this episode, we delve into a crucial but often overlooked aspect of being an author: education in publishing. And we get it, it’s another thing to learn. But it’s crucial to your success and we’ll unpack why. But don't worry, you don't need a PhD in publishing to...
How to Promote Your Novel to the Right Audience
It’s not easy getting noticed these days, especially if you’re writing fiction. And I get it, as an author myself I know how competitive the landscape is. You want to stand out, you want your book to get noticed, but moreover – you want to start selling copies to...
Amazon Kindle Update: International Readers Getting Cut Out of the Equation
We're delving into the recent changes that Amazon has implemented for international book buyers. The notable shift is the disallowance of gifting copies of books internationally, a move that carries significant implications for authors. Why the continued tightening...
How to Advertise a Book: Tips to Save You Money
For a lot of authors, running ads feels like a solid book marketing plan. Let the ad do the work, yes? In theory that sounds like a good idea. But does it sell books? This is where it gets tricky. If you're figuring out how to advertise a book remember: ads don’t...
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