Ebook samples are a great way to hook readers and get them interested in your story. But how can you make sure your first chapter entices readers enough to buy your book? One method is to create an “opening disturbance.” James Scott Bell, a bestselling thriller author and … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Promoting Your Books at Conferences
If you’re an author, publishing conferences are a great way for you to attend sessions and workshops to hone your craft, meet fellow authors, and mingle with publishing professionals. But they also can be an effective platform for promoting your book in person. Here’s a … [Read more...]
Do Free Ebook Promotions Really Work?
We’ve written in the past about using pricing as a book promotion tool, and you may already be aware that discounting your book for a limited time can lead to increased sales, greater visibility, and a host of other benefits. But what about giving away your book for … [Read more...]
How to Time an Ebook Price Promotion for Maximum Visibility
If you have a large book backlist, running a price promotion is a great way to increase exposure, boost sales, and build an author’s brand. Choosing a book for a price promotion is often about timing. Do you have any new or upcoming releases to cross-promote? Do you have any … [Read more...]
How a Bestselling Author Promotes Books in a Saturated Market
More and more books are published each year, and the increasing market saturation and competition makes it harder for authors and publishers to effectively market their books. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is a hybrid author of the … [Read more...]
How to Sell More Copies of a Book You Published Years Ago
Once upon a time, backlist titles that were no longer stocked by bookstores didn’t get much marketing love, since they weren’t readily available to readers. Publishers’ publicity and marketing departments focused their efforts on launching new releases, as they still … [Read more...]
11 Things You Don’t Know About Bargain Ebook Buyers
If you're using price promotions as part of your book marketing strategy, you should understand the audience you're targeting. Who are bargain ebook buyers? Do they purely seek out freebies, or are they willing to purchase full-priced books from authors they love? Do they … [Read more...]
How I Sold 130x More Books with a BookBub & Countdown Promo
As a bestselling suspense author who has been indie published since 2003, I’ve learned being flexible and adapting to change is key to being successful in this industry. I only sold 26 copies of my standalone thriller Submerged across Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk during … [Read more...]
Free vs. Discounted: How BookBub’s Selection Rates Vary
Are BookBub editors more likely to select a book being offered for free than one at $0.99-$2.99 for a BookBub Featured Deal? We’ve outlined our editorial process on on the BookBub Partners Blog before, but in this post we’ll specifically look at how selection rates compare … [Read more...]
Price Promotion As Seduction: 5 Tips to Ensure You Get a Second Date
Authors have always needed to be part artist, part entrepreneur, and part seducer. Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle all gave the world unforgettable characters and literature that continues to stand the test of time. But these greats were also … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Next Page »