Marketing books can be expensive, and if you’re on a budget, navigating the costs of different opportunities may feel daunting. The good news is, it’s not impossible! BookBub’s full suite of marketing tools is aimed to support our partners with diverse needs and goals — … [Read more...]
Backlist Marketing
Don’t let your backlist books get dusty on the shelf! Learn the tips and tricks of backlist marketing to boost sales.
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...]
Reviving Backlist Books You Thought Were Dead
“My latest release tanked.” “This book is a flop.” “Guess that one was a waste of time writing.” You’ve heard these phrases before, and if you’ve been writing long enough, you’ve probably said one of them yourself. In a business that often relies on timing, … [Read more...]
How To Sell More Books Internationally at a Low Cost
Authors tend to focus on Amazon’s US store to measure how well a book is doing, but Amazon US is only one slice of a very large pie in the ebook business. While industry statistics are inconsistent regarding the exact percentage Amazon US holds of the English-language ebook … [Read more...]
How We Created a Box Set to Increase Ebook Sales 350%
Looking for ways to increase ebook sales? There is a challenge to drawing readers into a series after several books have been released. In March, Lila Dubois and I released Delicate Ties, book eight in our Trinity Masters series. The series has been very successful, yet our … [Read more...]
How to Cross-Promote Your Books in the Back Matter
The moment readers finish your book is the perfect time to sell them more of your books. If your ending is satisfying, or if there’s a cliffhanger to the next book in your series, the reader will be eager for more. So the ending of your book is prime marketing real … [Read more...]