Published on September 9, 2016
amazon, promotional pitfalls
![Hmmm… Should I Sign Up for “Amazon Giveaway” to Promote My Book? Hmmm… Should I Sign Up for “Amazon Giveaway” to Promote My Book?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/magician_1473377009.jpg)
According to a website: “Creating a book giveaway function does nothing but increase you and your book’s visibilities. Meaning that it is very necessary. Amazon has created a book-giveaway-channel that would allow authors to create reading contests, and choose their winner(s).”
Published on April 15, 2016
book marketing, promotional pitfalls
![Should I Pay $500 For A “Class” That Teaches Me How To Sell My Book To Libraries? Should I Pay $500 For A “Class” That Teaches Me How To Sell My Book To Libraries?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/library_1460737619.jpg)
I found a $500 online class that teaches authors how to market their books to libraries. Is this something I should consider?
Published on April 1, 2016
authorhouse, book marketing, promotional pitfalls
![Has Your Book Been Displayed At A Large Book Fair? How Many Copies Did You Sell? Has Your Book Been Displayed At A Large Book Fair? How Many Copies Did You Sell?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/book_fair_1459524134.jpg)
At the last book fair I attended, there were countless lonely authors sitting behind tables, offering to autograph their books…
Published on February 19, 2016
promotional pitfalls
![How Can I Convince Bookstores To Host A Signing For My New Book? How Can I Convince Bookstores To Host A Signing For My New Book?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bookstore_1455882216.jpg)
Hello. I am currently in the process of self publishing and soon I want to have a book signing. I have reached out to a few bookstores in preparation. A few of them suggested I email the owner/manager. My question is what kinds of things should I be sure NOT to leave out when I correspond with them via this first email?
Published on January 14, 2016
book marketing, promotional pitfalls
![Should I Send Paperbacks or Hardcovers to Book Reviewers? Should I Send Paperbacks or Hardcovers to Book Reviewers?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mail_1452806284.jpg)
My self-published book is in paperback and hardcover formats. I know the hardcovers are more expensive but I think they are more impressive, and might garner more attention from reviewers. I am looking at this from a business perspective – ROI. What has been your experience?
Published on August 18, 2015
promotional pitfalls
![Paying for Press Releases = Throwing Your Money Away? Paying for Press Releases = Throwing Your Money Away?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/garbage_1439922465.jpg)
There are lots of publishers (and other firms) that will gladly and greedily ask you to plunk down a lot of money to create and distribute a press release (that they know will likely cost you more than any resulting book sales) …
Published on March 25, 2015
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![BookScan vs. NovelRank vs. Others – Where Can I Find Real-time Sales Data For My Book?! By Angela Hoy BookScan vs. NovelRank vs. Others – Where Can I Find Real-time Sales Data For My Book?! By Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/report_1491668496.jpg)
An author recently sent in the following when asking about his book sales…
Published on July 16, 2014
book marketing, promotional pitfalls
![29 Reasons Your Books Aren’t Selling By Angela Hoy 29 Reasons Your Books Aren’t Selling By Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/decline_1444752963.jpg)
You’re depressed. You’re confused. You’re thinking about giving up writing altogether. Why? Because the only people who have bought your book are your mom and your Aunt Bertha. With more than a million books published each year now (most of those self-published), there is lots of competition. However, many authors earn enough in book sales to feed their families. How do they do it?
Some of this may be hard to hear (I mean read) but, if you clicked on this article, you’re obviously seeking the truth. So, here it is…
Published on June 25, 2014
promotional pitfalls
![Is Your Book Difficult to Find on Amazon? This Might Be Why. By Richard Hoy Is Your Book Difficult to Find on Amazon? This Might Be Why. By Richard Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/amazon_1491843427.jpg)
Have you recently published a book, but can’t find it by searching for the title on Amazon.com?
Amazon, for obvious reasons, does not share with anyone the algorithm they use to calculate search results. But you can make some educated guesses…
Published on November 6, 2013
promotional pitfalls
If you’ve ever searched for a domain name to buy on a website that sells domain names, this might have happened to you…