Social media is an extremely powerful tool, but it can also take up a lot of time. And when you’re busy, well, writing your books, you don’t necessarily have that kind of time on your hands. I have good news — you don’t need dozens of extra hours in your week to grow your … [Read more...]
Book Marketing Ideas
Trying to increase book sales? There’s a wide range of book marketing tactics you can use to reach new readers or existing fans. Browse our content to find tips and examples from successful authors and publishers! Here are a few of our top posts on book marketing ideas:
6 Types of Reader Magnets to Attract New Email Subscribers
A large, engaged email list is a valuable asset for any author. It’s an audience of readers that you control — unlike audiences you might be able to reach on social platforms or retailers. And it can be deployed any way you want: to grow reviews for a new release, to drive … [Read more...]
How Authors are Thinking About AI (Survey of 1,200+ Authors)
Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) have developed rapidly in the last few years, and now represent one of the most controversial topics in the publishing world. We regularly survey our partners to understand how they’re using different platforms and technology … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Include on Your Author Website
A well-optimized author website is an important marketing tool that provides readers, publishing professionals, and the media vital information about you and your books, in a space that you own and control. But designing a good website can be overwhelming — and on top of … [Read more...]
8 Ideas to Get More Value from Your Backlist Books
You don’t need to launch a new book to create exciting marketing opportunities — your backlist can also attract new readers and engage current fans. BookBub has been proving the power of backlist marketing for over a decade by helping older books find thousands of new … [Read more...]
How to Pitch Your Book to Local Media: 7 Tips from a PR Expert
For authors, securing media coverage is a powerful way to build credibility, generate buzz, and increase book sales. While national press is a coveted goal, local media offers a more accessible and effective way to start gaining visibility. Your community wants to celebrate … [Read more...]
21 Great Prize Ideas for Book Promotion Contests and Giveaways
Giveaways and contests are a fantastic book promotion tactic. Whether you’re trying to promote a book launch or create buzz for a backlist title, giveaways are a great way to grab readers’ attention. In exchange for taking an action you specify — for example, sharing the … [Read more...]
“My Best Launch Ever”: How an Author Broke Into a New Genre
Convincing readers to purchase a book written by an author they haven’t heard of before is a common marketing challenge, whether you’re promoting a debut book, trying to expand your readership, or breaking into a new genre. When author Christian A. Brown released Raven’s … [Read more...]
13 Author Websites That Look Great on Mobile Devices
When authors think about their websites, most think about the version that shows up big and wide on a desktop or laptop screen — not the narrow mobile version that readers view on their phones or tablets. But today those mobile sites are very important. Mobile visitors … [Read more...]
Social Media for Authors in 2025: Data from 850+ Authors
In 2025, social media has become a near-ubiquitous part of life online, including for authors. We asked more than 850 authors to tell us how they’re using social media, and over 78% reported using at least one platform at least weekly — representing a significant block of … [Read more...]
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