If you’re self-publishing your books, formatting the finished versions and distributing them to retailers can be a complex process. Several book distribution services are available to make the process simpler, but each service works differently in terms of retailer access, … [Read more...]
Shailee Shah
Shailee Shah is a Product Marketer at BookBub, where she enjoys helping partners use BookBub's tools as effectively as they can.11 Top Tips for Choosing BookBub Ads Author Targets
Targeting BookBub Ads by author interest is one of the best ways to reach a highly engaged audience. While other ad platforms have a limited number of authors available to target, BookBub Ads lets you reach the fans of any author with a following on BookBub. But with … [Read more...]
Featured Deal Checklist: How to Prepare and Promote a Deal
If your book has been selected for a Featured Deal, congratulations! Once you secure a feature, what can you do to make sure your promotion gets the best results possible? We’ve put together a checklist to help you cover all your bases and ensure everything runs smoothly, … [Read more...]
14 Indie Authors to Follow on TikTok for Ideas and Inspiration
It’s no secret that TikTok’s book scene, dubbed BookTok, has become a commanding force in the world of publishing. As one of the most active communities on TikTok with nearly 65 billion views to date, BookTok has become the place for book lovers to share what they’re … [Read more...]
9 Ways Authors Use Crowdfunding Platforms to Reward Readers
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular way for artists, entrepreneurs, and other creators to finance their projects and engage their fans. As evidenced by Brandon Sanderson’s recent Kickstarter success, crowdfunding can be a powerful tool for authors. In addition to … [Read more...]
16 Creative Ways Authors Promote Nonfiction Books on Instagram
Instagram’s booming book scene is no secret; there are nearly 70 million posts with the hashtag #bookstagram on the social media platform. For many authors, Instagram can be an important place to connect with readers and promote their books, both fiction and nonfiction. … [Read more...]
21 Authors on TikTok to Follow for Book Promo Ideas (& LOLs)
TikTok can be a great place for authors to both promote their books and build community — the app has nearly 100 million monthly active users in the United States alone, and it boasts a burgeoning community of readers, dubbed BookTok. The BookTok hashtag currently stands at … [Read more...]
25 Authors Running Fantastic Book Promotions on Instagram
Instagram can be a great platform for promoting books or an author’s brand — it has more than 1 billion monthly active users, and according to Rival IQ, brands have a 13.5x higher median engagement rate on Instagram than on Facebook, and 27x higher than on Twitter. That … [Read more...]
17 Instagram Book Promotion Ideas from Publishers
Looking for Instagram book promotion ideas? That’s no surprise — according to Rival IQ, brands have a 13.5x higher median engagement rate on Instagram than on Facebook, and 27x higher than on Twitter. And in this survey, 87% of people said that they took action after … [Read more...]
