Catching readers’ attention can be challenging in such a crowded book marketplace. You may know the tried-and-true book marketing strategies for generating sales, such as discounting backlist titles, sending email newsletters, and running display advertising campaigns. But … [Read more...]
How We Wrote & Promoted a Multi-Author Book Series
The world needs more lady billionaires. So was the theory of bestselling authors Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, and myself, Pippa Grant, when we set out to write a joint world series. Confession: We didn’t know if the books would make any money. We just wanted … [Read more...]
Writing Your Author Bio? Here Are 20 Great Examples. (Plus a Checklist!)
Writing your author bio can be a daunting task, but a well-crafted bio can help readers learn more about what makes you and your books so interesting. You should regularly maintain your bio on places like your BookBub Author Profile so fans and potential readers seeking you … [Read more...]
Author Websites: Are You Missing These 5 Crucial Elements?
A well-optimized author website can help an author brand themselves and sell more books. It’s an important marketing tool that provides readers, publishing professionals, and members of the media vital information. But designing one can be overwhelming — and on top of … [Read more...]
How to Promote a Cookbook: 15 Ideas from Authors & Publishers
Even before the COVID crisis, which caused a dramatic increase in people cooking and baking at home (54% and 46%, respectively, according to one survey), cookbook sales were already on the rise. According to NPD, cookbook sales during the first six months of 2018 were 21% … [Read more...]
Authors on Twitter: 55 Stunning Header Image Examples
Many authors use Twitter to connect with readers, other authors, and industry professionals. It's a great place to foster community, and Twitter’s header image offers an opportunity to spark recognition between a book and its author. This header is highly visible to … [Read more...]
35 Fantastic BookBub Author Profile Examples
Authors, have you claimed your BookBub Author Profile? Once you claim and complete yours (claim yours here!), BookBub may include you as a suggested author when new members sign up for BookBub or via email. Having an intriguing bio on your Author Profile can be the … [Read more...]
45+ Author Websites with Stellar Designs
Are you planning to create an author website? The BookBub Partners team is conducting research on this topic and would love to hear from you — please fill out this survey to tell us about your website plans! TAKE THE SURVEY Many successful authors have … [Read more...]
Twitter for Authors: How to Connect with Readers & Writers
Social media sites like Twitter are great for helping writers build and interact with a loyal, enthusiastic following. When used effectively, these platforms can help you expand your reach and boost engagement. Before jumping into the fray, it’s important to know how to … [Read more...]
14 Ideas For Getting More BookBub Followers
Getting more BookBub followers can help widen an author’s reach and ultimately increase book sales. The more followers an author has, the more people will receive dedicated emails from BookBub notifying them about the author’s new releases and price promotions. Plus, getting … [Read more...]