You may have heard that it’s valuable to have a strong author platform — but what exactly does that mean, and why is it important? In this post, we’ll explain the concept of an author platform, why it’s a useful signal for agents and publishers, how it helps drive book … [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:
How Promo Stacking Helps Authors Hit Bestseller Lists
Becoming a bestseller is no easy feat — there’s no magic formula for hitting a list, and the criteria or sales volume it takes are subject to change. But with a coordinated strategy, it’s not outside the realm of possibility. We’ve seen several authors successfully hit … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Building an Author Website in 2024
Do you have an author website? Take this quick survey to tell us why or why not. The majority of established authors — traditional, hybrid, or indie — have a website. Here at BookBub, we see that 85-90% of authors selected for Featured Deals have a website for their … [Read more...]
How to Write Attention-Grabbing Promo Copy for Books
The publishing marketplace is flooded with tens of thousands of new titles every single day — 3 million a year — and readers are inundated with offers, messages, pictures, and pleas to buy. In this competitive market, startling copy can make someone stop and pay attention to … [Read more...]
Tips & Tools for Measuring the ROI of Your Book Marketing
There are many ways for authors to define success, and for different book marketing campaigns, your goals may vary — for example, you might not expect to generate ROI (return on investment) from a free discount or a new release campaign if your goal is to boost exposure. But … [Read more...]
50 Stellar Examples of Author Facebook Cover Photo Designs
An author’s online platform should always look polished and professional everywhere readers can find them — including on Facebook! Whether you have a page, profile, or group, the cover photo is public and appears in various places on the site, and on fans’ Feeds whenever you … [Read more...]
Pros & Cons of Book Giveaways: 27 Authors Weigh In
Book giveaways have long been a staple of many authors’ strategies for boosting exposure, engaging their fans, and growing an audience. To understand how authors use giveaway promotions in their marketing today, we asked our partners to share their experiences and the … [Read more...]
How I Sell More Books at Live Events
Last year, I sold almost $60,000 of books across 40+ live events. In other words, I sacrificed most of my weekends to drive around the Midwest (primarily), haul several hundred pounds of books and equipment, set up a beautiful but massive booth display, and sell books to … [Read more...]
36 Authors Using Pinterest for Book Marketing & Inspiration
Pinterest offers a unique opportunity for authors to connect with readers and sell more books. In some ways, it acts like a social media platform: You can interact with other users, build a following, and join groups to increase your content’s reach. But unlike social media, … [Read more...]
25 Podcasts for Authors on Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing
Podcasts are excellent sources of information, inspiration, and community for authors — all made accessible for free by a diverse array of experts! With so many podcasts on writing, publishing, and book marketing to choose from, we compiled a list of some of the first … [Read more...]
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