Note: Below is the first installment in our Meet the Team series, a regular feature in which we will highlight various members of the BookBub team. Josh Schanker is BookBub’s co-founder and president. During his career as a serial entrepreneur, he has founded, advised, … [Read more...]
Trending Now: Books in Women’s Fiction That Sell
What books have been performing well BookBub’s Women’s Fiction list? We've compiled a list of books that sold many copies to BookBub subscribers. While the selection below only represents a handful of the many books that have performed above average on our Women’s Fiction … [Read more...]
BookBub Bestsellers: Thrillers
In an effort to provide more genre-specific insights into what titles perform well with BookBub subscribers, we recently launched a new series highlighting popular books in each BookBub category. After examining some stand-out Mysteries in our first BookBub Bestsellers post, … [Read more...]
A Literary Agent’s Advice on Book Marketing & Discounting
Noah Lukeman is a literary agent, author, and industry thought-leader. Since founding Lukeman Literary Management in 1996, he has represented dozens of award-winning and bestselling authors, journalists, and celebrities, including Dan Chaon, Sting, and the Dalai Lama. Known … [Read more...]
BookBub’s Most Popular Title Trends
Choosing a title can often feel almost as difficult as writing a book. Titles convey plot elements and mood to the reader — and the best offer a first impression that is unique, memorable, and evocative. As in everything, title trends come and go, often following in the wake … [Read more...]
BookBub Bestsellers: Mysteries
We’ve written in the past about general trends and themes that have performed well with BookBub subscribers overall. But we also recognize that what works in one category may not be true for another, and that our partners are likely interested in data more relevant to their … [Read more...]
How to Use Ebook Price Promotions as a Discovery Tool
Founded by Peter Workman in 1968, Workman Publishing Company is one of the largest independent publishers of trade books and calendars. Publisher of such blockbusters as What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Water for Elephants, Workman is known for their high-quality … [Read more...]
Book Discount Tutorial: How to Lower the Price of Your Ebook
With a vast array of retailers, distributors, and even time zones to navigate, mastering the logistics of making your ebook free can be difficult. Here are two methods of marking the price down for a discounted title. If you're looking for help on making your ebook free, … [Read more...]
Book Discount Tutorial: How to Make Your Ebook Free
With a vast array of retailers, distributors, and even time zones to navigate, mastering the logistics of discounting an ebook can be difficult. Below are two ways you can make your book free for a promotion, along with some tips and best practices to make the process … [Read more...]
5 Test Results To Help You Market Your Ebook
At BookBub, we like to make decisions based on data. Results and analysis influence our pricing, our category offerings, the number of books we feature each day, and more. While it’s nearly impossible to rely on data alone to explain why readers buy the books they do, we … [Read more...]
