Recommending books is a fantastic way to share your favorite reads with your followers on BookBub. As an author, you have a lot of influence in helping your fans discover new books — 76% of BookBub users buy books after getting a recommendation from an author they like, … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
21 Ways Authors Recommend Books to Their Readers
Authors, have you recommended a book on BookBub.com? It’s a fun and easy way to connect with readers and help them discover more wonderful books to read… but it’s also a useful (and free!) promotional tool. Making a recommendation on BookBub lets you engage with … [Read more...]
BookBub Recommendations: A Free Way for Authors to Engage with Readers on BookBub.com
Note: This post was updated on April 13, 2022 to reflect some changes we've made to the way we surface Recommendations to BookBub readers. Readers love getting book recommendations from people they trust. In fact, close to 50% of BookBub’s members say it’s one of the … [Read more...]
BookBub Follow & Bookmark Buttons for Authors’ Websites
The more readers an author has following them or their books on BookBub, the more effective their BookBub promotions can be. That’s because: Whenever an author launches a new book, their followers receive a New Release Alert — a dedicated (free!) email promoting the new … [Read more...]
5 Ways Authors Can Increase Their Discoverability on BookBub
Reaching new readers and telling fans about books can be a constant challenge for both debut and well-seasoned authors. One of our goals at BookBub is to help authors and publishers build an even broader audience of readers who will love their books. Authors, as long as … [Read more...]
Why Authors Running a Featured Deal Should Claim Their BookBub Profile
Looking to get the most out of an upcoming BookBub Featured Deal? Here’s something to keep in mind: Authors who claim their BookBub Author Profile before running a Featured Deal typically accelerate their BookBub follower growth after the deal. That means that if you’re … [Read more...]