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 social … [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 I Went from Zero to 6,500 BookBub Followers
You don’t have to be a USA Today or New York Times bestselling author to build a following on BookBub. Whether you’re a debut author or one who’s been around for a few years — or you’re traditionally published (like me!) or self-published — it can be daunting to think about … [Read more...]
12 Clever Ideas for Promoting Sequels or Later-Series Books
If you’re publishing a sequel, whether it’s the second book in a duology or a later-in-series book, its launch is a chance to capitalize on the success of the previous book(s). You’ll already have a built-in fan base eager for more, but you need to make sure they’re aware a … [Read more...]
10 Top Book Marketing Articles from BookBub in 2021
Here at BookBub, we love helping authors and publishers sell more books, so we regularly publish actionable book marketing tips and publishing insights on the BookBub Partners Blog. We hope these real-life case studies and marketing ideas inspire our readers and help them … [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 150 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 over … [Read more...]
Bookstagrams of Audiobooks: 17 Gorgeous Pics You Need to See
If you’re trying to build buzz for an audiobook — whether to celebrate its launch, promote a discount on Chirp, or reinvigorate a backlist title — posting eye-catching pictures of it on social media can be a great way to attract attention. But how can you make it clear … [Read more...]
15 Ways Authors Support Each Other on Social Media
Writing is a solitary job by nature, but for many authors it has felt especially isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, which removed pivotal avenues for book promotion (and mingling with readers and fellow authors) by reducing bookstore foot traffic and eliminating … [Read more...]
Authors on Social Media: Choosing Platforms & Avoiding Burnout
From the rapid rise of TikTok to the emergence of potential alternatives to Twitter, social media is always changing. We often hear from authors wondering which social media platforms they should be using — and who feel like they can’t keep up. But authors don’t need a … [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 2 billion monthly active users, and according to Rival IQ, brands have a nearly 7x higher median engagement rate on Instagram than on Facebook, and 12x higher than on … [Read more...]
How to Market Your Book to Get Worldwide Exposure
With growing book sales and millions of readers — the global ebook market was valued at $18.13 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $20.74 billion by 2028 — international markets can be attractive targets for authors and publishers looking to expand their potential … [Read more...]
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