Practical tips, tools and strategies for creative fiction writers to market and sell their novels. Tips from Beth Barany and experienced guest contributors to help you find ideal readers.
Recently I was on a panel to discuss How to Market Through Email Newsletters. It was broadcast on YouTube and sponsored by TBRcon and the site, FanFicAddict.com. Join us — moderator/publisher Caroline Lambe and...
by Beth Barany · Published September 11, 2023 · Last modified September 10, 2023
Replay of my presentation to the Sisters in Crime, Austin chapter, “Branding for Novelists, Draft Your Author Branding Statement” with Beth Barany This workshop is specifically geared toward self-published or traditionally published authors...
Deb Kastner teaches us about one of her favorite ways to market her books: Facebook takeovers. This is a fun, free way to build your brand, and generate interest in your book!
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published February 8, 2021 · Last modified January 25, 2021
The number one way readers learn about books is word of mouth. In this Internet day and age, that is still true. Yet, book reviews still hold enormous sway over readers, whether they’re browsing...
by Guest Contributor · Published September 20, 2018 · Last modified September 25, 2018
Love them or hate them, blurbs are a way of life for writers. We blurb our books or series, we even blurb our author brand. So why is writing a quick, bite-sized blurb so hard?
Author Marketing / book marketing
by Beth Barany · Published June 13, 2018 · Last modified April 29, 2025
Heart-Centered Book Marketing by Beth Barany … By the time I was ready to publish my first novel, I knew I needed to start thinking about marketing too. But I was scared. I felt...
One of my students the other day asked me: “What is the most successful marketing I can do to sell my books?” The short answer is that “It depends.” The long answer, about 5...
Author Marketing / book marketing
by Beth Barany · Published May 10, 2018 · Last modified May 9, 2018
A lot of authors think that they need to spend time alone marketing their books to make more sales. The reality is, if they just have other people with many followers market their books,...
You may have heard of the new European Union law, GDPR (GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION), coming into effect May 25, 2018. If not, you do need to pay attention if you have (or want)...
book marketing / Courses + Workshops
by Beth Barany · Published October 16, 2017 · Last modified October 20, 2017
If you want a career as a novelist or you just want a few strangers to buy your books, it’s probably a very good idea that you learn how to market your books and...
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published October 6, 2017 · Last modified October 5, 2017
Would you like some great actionable tips and advice on how to grow your audience and build your online influence as an author?
Author Marketing / book marketing
by Beth Barany · Published September 29, 2017 · Last modified September 25, 2017
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Jack Thompson who is stopping by to chat with us today about “If You Build a List, The Sales Will Come.” Enjoy!
I read that after Shakespeare retired, he ended his days in Stratford on Avon as a rather bourgeoisie gentleman. He had saved his money, bought real estate. Avoided his wife.
Are you looking for free book marketing support? Do you want to handle, manage, organize your book marketing but don’t know where to begin? Do you know what to do, but just don’t have...
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