Book spotlight, book awards, book marketing tips, and so much more!
Once you have decided to get your book reviewed, you have to let it go like a bird out of its cage. It now has a life of its own and there’s little you can do to protect it from harm’s way. If something doesn’t go your way, the temptation is always to try to course correct, but you really can’t do that with reviews.
Read MoreThis letter provides an idea for an effective way to present a book for reviewing purposes. Make sure to change the details so they are relevant to your book and situation.
Read MoreAlways be respectful and polite in your communication. Getting reviews can sometimes be a frustrating process, but even if you’re experiencing that frustration, you shouldn’t let it show. Be professional!
Read MoreIf you’re self-publishing your e-book or print book, it’s critical for you to make sure that your book is professionally illustrated, designed, and edited. If you cost-cut on these items, you’ll regret it in the long run. Publishing is a business. If your book doesn’t look as good or doesn’t read as well as other books by larger publishers, it’s difficult to make an impact. Let’s assume you’ve done all these things right and you are ready to get some reviews! Reviews can help you at every stage of the process, but before you solicit them, you’ll need to focus on your goals.
Read MoreIt can be daunting trying to navigate the book publishing and marketing process when you have so many questions like: How do I get an ISBN number for my book? What should I look for when choosing an editor? Where do I go to get my book reviewed? How much publicity does my book really need? How can social media help me promote my book? How much is this all going to cost, anyway?
Read MoreThe Literary Resource for Teachers and Librarians. The Marketing Solution for Authors and Publishers. Home to the award-winning Story Monsters Ink® magazine, we support authors of all stages through a host of publishing and marketing programs and services. Get started now.
