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Creative Physical Books

Monday, December 12, 2022 by Sabrina Ricci

Four secret novels Kickstarter

This blog is about digital publishing, but there is something to be said about the creativity around physical books and related products. Here are a few projects with creative physical elements. Four Secret Novels An inspiring story of how when you build an engaged community, you can create some fun, interesting content for them. Author Brandon Sanderson took two years to … [Read more...] about Creative Physical Books

Writing for Different Mediums, and Getting Screen Deals

Monday, November 14, 2022 by Sabrina Ricci

It's an exciting time to be a writer. There are so many possibilities. In addition to books, there are podcasts (scripted and non-scripted), audiobooks, and TV shows, and there are more pathways these days to each of these mediums. Book-to-screen deals are not new but TV and streaming have changed the industry. The LA Times has an interesting piece about eight people … [Read more...] about Writing for Different Mediums, and Getting Screen Deals

3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing

Monday, November 7, 2022 by Sabrina Ricci

Office, for book marketing

I'm on a roll with marketing related posts lately. For this post, let's get back to books specifically. Sometimes, when it comes to marketing, it's helpful to have some big goals and then break things down into smaller, easier to manage, tasks. With that in mind, here are three ways you can step up your book marketing. 1. Spruce up your book sales page Especially your … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing

176 Resources and Tools to Market and Launch Your Book

Monday, August 15, 2022 by Sabrina Ricci

Trying to figure out a book marketing plan but don't know where to start? Don't worry, I've got you covered with 176 resources ranging in advertising tips, to places to book blog tours, to content marketing, and more. A few of these resources were published in 2019, when the world was different, so you may need to adapt accordingly. Advertising Kindlepreneur course … [Read more...] about 176 Resources and Tools to Market and Launch Your Book

79 Resources for Planning, Launching, and Marketing Your Book

Monday, July 11, 2022 by Sabrina Ricci

You've written your book. Hooray! Now it's time to create a plan and market it. A lot goes in to marketing, so here are 79 resources that can help. Planning Your Marketing "Your Book Marketing Plan Won't Work" on David Gaughran "Scan the Market Before Marketing Your Book" on Self Publishing Advice "How Focused Goals Will Sell More Books" on AME "Why Your Book … [Read more...] about 79 Resources for Planning, Launching, and Marketing Your Book

Do You Want To Sell Print Books? A Quick Overview of Considerations and POD Platforms

Monday, December 13, 2021 by Sabrina Ricci

Print books

When it comes to publishing, self-publishing can be a great option for authors. However, when self-publishing, you have to think of yourself as running a business. That means taking into consideration things like the cost of publishing (editing, design, marketing, etc.) and what the price of your book will be. And when pricing your book, remember to factor in how much other … [Read more...] about Do You Want To Sell Print Books? A Quick Overview of Considerations and POD Platforms

A Round-Up of Kindle / Amazon Resources and News

Monday, August 16, 2021 by Sabrina Ricci

It's been a while since I've done a round-up of Amazon-related resources. There's a lot of interesting news and insights out there, so here goes: Amazon Advertising "How a KDP author helps other writers increase their book sales" on Amazon Advertising Bryan Cohen runs the Amazon Ad Profit Challenge, where he teaches really effective tips for using Amazon Ads to sell your … [Read more...] about A Round-Up of Kindle / Amazon Resources and News

Guest Post: 3 Things All Authors Should Do Before Publishing Their Books

Monday, July 19, 2021 by Sabrina Ricci

By Crave Books For many first time writers, the idea of simply getting something written down can be a daunting task. However, once the manuscript has been approved by your publishing company, it is time to sell your writing. Publishing your written work is a major accomplishment. While it can feel amazing to get your writing out there, it can also be stressful if you … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 3 Things All Authors Should Do Before Publishing Their Books

Guest Post: Tips for Indie Authors to Create a Winning Sales Strategy

Monday, June 7, 2021 by Sabrina Ricci

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By Heather Redding The internet has proven itself to be a thriving environment for creative indie authors around the globe. However, indie authors need more than raw talent; they need a winning sales strategy. That’s why in this post, we’ll be giving our top tips indies should follow to create a winning sales strategy. Time Your Promotion Every battle-tested marketer … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Tips for Indie Authors to Create a Winning Sales Strategy

Book Promotion and Reaching Readers

Monday, March 1, 2021 by Sabrina Ricci

There's a lot of strategy that goes into book marketing. Whether you have one book or many, it's helpful to lay your foundation and put a few processes in place, so you can keep building your readership and have an impact. Jane Friedman has a great article about marketing foundations, covering the three basics: have a website, choose which social media to use, and establish … [Read more...] about Book Promotion and Reaching Readers

A Potpourri of Resources

Monday, January 18, 2021 by Sabrina Ricci

Quick note: If you're in the U.S., today is MLK Day. Now on to the post. I'm a big fan of Jeopardy!, and though I'm a fan of Ken Jennings, I was more sad than I thought I'd be about Alex Trebek's death. Anyway, all this to say, I've been thinking about Jeopardy a lot, and also new beginnings. With that in mind, here's a potpourri of resources, news items, developments, tools, … [Read more...] about A Potpourri of Resources

Guest Post: 4 Important Questions Authors Should Ask Before Querying Literary Agents

Monday, October 12, 2020 by Sabrina Ricci

By Marissa DeCuir Your manuscript is prepped and ready to go, and now you’re thinking about seeking a literary agent so you can pursue traditional publishing. But where to begin? While there are plenty of helpful articles online about how to find an agent, many how-tos don’t answer some of the nitty gritty questions about what to seek out—and be wary of—during the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 4 Important Questions Authors Should Ask Before Querying Literary Agents

Guest Post: 5 Fail-safe Strategies for Selling More Books

Monday, August 17, 2020 by Sabrina Ricci

By Dave Chesson Selling books can be hard. Sure, marketplaces like Amazon have made it easier than ever to list your books for sale, but grabbing readers’ attention is more difficult than ever. In this article, we’ll look at five strategies you can use to sell more books. Strategy 1: Select the Right Keywords When you publish a book on Amazon, you get the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Fail-safe Strategies for Selling More Books

Books Forward Book Marketing Campaign Giveaway

Monday, July 27, 2020 by Sabrina Ricci

Quick note: This is a very promotional post, which I don't normally do. However, this particular giveaway sounds like a great deal for one lucky author. Good news authors! Books Forward is running a publicity and book marketing campaign giveaway for authors. You've got until October 1 of this year to enter. For more details, head over to … [Read more...] about Books Forward Book Marketing Campaign Giveaway

Guest Post: How Much do Americans Spend on Books?

Thursday, April 23, 2020 by Sabrina Ricci

By Maja Talevska Ever since Amazon took over the online space, the total market share for online sales rose from about 5% in the '90s to 12% in 2019, according to stats about online versus in-store shopping. This change has affected the way people shop for books too. Giants such as Amazon have freed the authors from traditional publishing routes and gave them the power to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How Much do Americans Spend on Books?

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