Firstly, if you have just qualified for your first BookBub Featured Deal (BBFD), congratulations! A little about me. I’m a steamy romance author publishing under the name Juliette N. Banks — my real name with an initial. For three (gulp) decades I’ve been a consumer … [Read more...]
BookBub Case Studies
Wondering if BookBub would help you sell more books and reach more readers? Browse through BookBub case studies to learn 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...]
How We Hit the USA Today Bestseller List with a Multi-Author Anthology
We are a group of romance authors — Sierra Simone, Joanna Shupe, Eva Leigh, Nicola Davidson, and Adriana Herrera — who joined forces to write a spicy little anthology, which began as a title: Duke I’d Like to F… DILF, but make him historical! The title came to Joanna … [Read more...]
Launching Book 4 in a Series: How I Crushed My Sales Goals
I am an actor and longtime audiobook narrator who decided to try my hand at writing back in 2016, turning a dust-collecting screenplay of mine into a novel. Zombie Bigfoot hit #1 in Horror Comedy on Amazon, yet I found myself drawn to another story that had been kicking … [Read more...]
Using BookBub Ads to Generate Steady Book Sales
When I was asked to write about how I use BookBub Ads, I said, “Really? Me?” I don’t have a system with hard and fast rules. If you’ve ever inherited a family recipe that includes pinches of this and that, mix until smooth, and cook until done, my inexact method will be … [Read more...]
How an Author Drove 10K New Release Sales With BookBub Ads
Authors and book marketers can use the BookBub Ads platform to accomplish a wide range of marketing goals. One common strategy is to run ads to increase sales and awareness of new releases. Author Jeana E. Mann ran a series of ad campaigns in October 2019 after the launch of … [Read more...]
How I Hit a Bestseller List with a Traditionally Published Book
It’s almost every author’s dream: become a bestseller and hit those elusive lists. I’ve been chasing this dream in one way or another since I was a kid and started penning my first stories for my little sisters. But there’s more to becoming a bestselling author than just … [Read more...]
How a University Press Boosts Nonfiction Book Sales
A university press publishes a wide range of nonfiction, from interdisciplinary titles to those with more trade appeal. But with such a wide range of subjects, it can be challenging to find the core audience and drive sales for each title. So how does a nonfiction publisher … [Read more...]
How to Amplify a BookBub Deal as a Traditionally Published Author
Several months after the January debut of my novel Here and Now and Then, I felt like things were in a good place — critical response was strong, reader reactions were positive, and sales were at a level that seemed to satisfy my publisher, Mira Books. I'd tried to do my due … [Read more...]
Boosting Sales of Discounted Books with BookBub Ads [Part 2: $0.99+ Books]
Earlier this week, we shared how two authors set up successful BookBub Ads campaigns to promote free books. Today, we’ll cover three campaigns for $0.99 or $2.99 deals. From long-running discounts to limited-time offers, BookBub Ads is a great way to get your book in front … [Read more...]