book marketing

NOT A SURPRISE! Ebook Sales Continue to Dive! Here’s Why…

Published on December 27, 2019 amazon, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

We have been predicting for years that ebooks would never take over print books. And, we have been right. But, who IS reading ebooks? The answer may surprise you!!!

Do Market Research BEFORE Marketing!! By Amy Keeley

Published on December 12, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

A successful business looks to see if there’s a demand for what it’s trying to sell…before it starts the selling process.

10 Ways to Sell More Books When Your Marketing Budget is Zero – by Angela Booth

Published on December 6, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

You’ve got many low-cost and no-cost promotional options to choose from. Here’s the good news. Your zero-cost efforts will often out-perform paid marketing! Yes, it’s true!

Help Your Book Sales by Helping Reporters! – by Jarie Bolander

Published on November 20, 2019 book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Help reporters who need sources and promote your book!

Amazon is Cutting Back on Buying/Stocking Books! AUTHORS, HERE’S HOW TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!!

Published on November 20, 2019 amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they’re cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON’T WORRY! HERE’S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER!

“I’m not promoting my book. Will lowering the price make it start selling?”

Published on November 13, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Should I cut the price of my book in half? Maybe that will spur some sales. What do you think?”

Authors: Translate Your Book for More Money … But Do it Wisely – By Bradley Hall

Published on November 8, 2019 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

There are more Spanish speakers around the globe than English speakers. And, they buy books.

WHAT IS A BOOK BOX SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE?! A Whole New Sales Channel for Authors!! – by Emma Hall

Published on November 8, 2019 book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

An EXTREMELY lucrative way to sell LOTS of books, get free, viral marketing, AND connect with new readers!

“I’m willing to pay someone to promote my book…but who should I hire?”

Published on November 8, 2019 author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

“I’m getting a lot emails from book promotion sites. Are these legitimate sites? Do they really help sell books? Are they worth the money?”

“Should I pay a book review site $1.50 for every copy of my ebook that they give away for free?”

Published on October 30, 2019 author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Why in the world would an author PAY people to read his or her book rather than the other way around?!?! I’m having a hard time trying to think of a worse book review deal for authors!