Author Career / book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published March 27, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Author Carol Malone discovers LibraryThing? Today we welcome back author Carol Malone as she shares another amazing aspect of the writing journey – that of getting your book in front of as many people...
book marketing / Book Promotion / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published February 7, 2014 · Last modified January 30, 2014
Recently on LinkedIn, J.D. Gershbein, a global speaker and social branding specialist, raised the question, “Does a numbered step approach to titling a book have a positive effect on sales?”
book marketing / Book Promotion / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published January 3, 2014 · Last modified December 30, 2013
As a book publicist and book marketer I cannot caution authors enough – do not underestimate the importance of a book cover’s design.
Author Career / Author Entrepreneur / book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published December 30, 2013 · Last modified January 7, 2014
Happy Almost New Year! A reminder about my holiday special that ends tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. I’m offering a FREE writing coaching session. Yes, a free one-hour full on coaching session. I rarely give...
Think like Ron Burgundy and consider some non-traditional marketing methods to get your book on the radar.
by Beth Barany · Published November 14, 2013 · Last modified November 13, 2013
“I think writers need to be careful in regards to diluting their brand. While I believe it is absolutely possible to write in a variety of subgenres under one name, and there are plenty of authors who do so (very successfully too!), it can also work against you.”
[Updated 8/18/2024] Love to read fiction and get the early scoop? We’re looking for beta readers of fantasy, science fiction mystery, thrillers, and romance! Who are beta readers? Beta readers are readers – that’s...
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published August 18, 2013 · Last modified August 23, 2013
Hey awesome novelists! I’ll be teaching an online class for novelists on book promotions for beginners starting Sept. 1. Come join me! Here’s all the details! Please share this post with your friends. Thanks!...
Just as people are driving past a billboard at 70 MPH, shoppers in a book store are walking by your book sitting on shelf at the same relevant speed.
Blog Tour / book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published June 7, 2013 · Last modified April 28, 2014
Scheduling and participating in a blog tour for your new book is a great way to market your book from the comfort of your home and within the constraints of your schedule.
book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published June 5, 2013 · Last modified June 3, 2013
What Should I Read? I was recently asked this question by a reporter and it really made me think about the process a book lover goes through when determining what book to buy.
book marketing / book sales / Guest Columnists
by Beth Barany · Published May 24, 2013 · Last modified May 23, 2013
Set up your own mini-marketing campaigns to maximize the publicity your book receives.
book marketing / Book Promotion / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 9, 2013 · Last modified May 13, 2013
Ideally speaking, the press kit (or media kit) usually includes bios of various lengths, a professional headshot or logo, workshop/chat presentation blurbs and handouts, book blurbs of various lengths, and book covers in standard JPEG format. All these items should be stored in one document folder.
Book titles are extremely important. As an author, creating a memorable title should be a high priority.
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