Over the years as an author, I’ve learned a lot and met almost every publishing goal I aspired to, including hitting the USA Today bestseller list and securing a multi-book traditional publishing deal. But one goal I was determined to reach demanded a different marketing … [Read more...]
New Release Marketing
Planning for the release of a new book? Before your book launch, learn the ins and outs of new release marketing to maximize sales and reach readers.
How I Built a Street Team That Shows Up for Every Launch
I write contemporary romance as Melissa Dymond and dark romance as Lexi Davis, and across both pen names, I’ve built a street team of more than 600 readers. Alongside my newsletter, which has more than 25,000 subscribers, that community has become one of the most valuable … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal Checklist: How to Run One & What to Update
Cover reveals are often how books make their first impressions on readers, building excitement and buzz months before launch. A book cover reveal can also be a great way to jump-start prerelease sales if your book is available for preorder! Once you reveal your cover, … [Read more...]
How I Went from Zero to Sci-Fi Bestseller in 7 Months
In June 2025, I published my first novel, Return to the Galaxy. Seven months later, I had six science fiction books out, multiple #1 bestsellers, and, at one point, my six books were all within the top nine slots in Amazon UK’s Alien Invasion Top 100 category. Now I’m … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Sell Preorder Books You Need to See
Preorders give your book a serious advantage at launch. Many retailers count all preorders as day-one sales, which can help you hit bestseller lists, and the early buzz can create word-of-mouth momentum for weeks after release. But convincing readers to buy before they can … [Read more...]
How to Promote Your Book on TikTok (I Made $40k at Launch)
When my first book was published, my family had $32 in the bank and a maxed-out credit card. I didn't have money left, but what I did have was 27,000 followers on TikTok. When Stone & Sky released, we grossed over $40,000 in the first three months, and we've never looked … [Read more...]
11 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...]
15 Creative Ways Authors Announced Their Book Launch
The weeks leading up to and after launch day offer authors a great opportunity to announce their new book, generate visibility to new readers, and build excitement for existing fans to dive back in. To help you brainstorm creative book launch ideas, we’ve compiled this list … [Read more...]
BookBub Trend Watch 2025: Tropes Readers Love in 11 Categories
What have BookBub readers been most interested in lately? There’s no one better to answer this question than our editors, so they’ve compiled a list of trends that are working well right now across a variety of categories, from romances to thrillers and beyond. Read on to … [Read more...]
17 Ways to Promote Special Edition Books (with Examples!)
Within the past few years, there has been a meteoric rise in reader demand for special edition books. Special and exclusive editions include a range of deluxe content, from updated covers and illustrated end pages to sprayed edges and bonus chapters. While BookBub is … [Read more...]
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