The biggest challenge for authors is transitioning from being a writer to being an author, which are two totally different occupations. Many authors have the mindset that once they are published, their publisher handles all marketing and the sales come in like magic. In today's world, that is not reality, no matter how you are published. Written by publisher and author, Terri Ann Leidich, and author marketing coach and support, Julie Bromley, this book simplifies marketing by taking the approach of Get Ready, Get Set, Succeed, putting marketing tasks into a logical order of what needs to be done and when so authors don't have to figure that out for themselves.

Do you want to turn writing from a hobby into a business? You no longer need a publisher sliding their hand into your pocket and disappearing your profits. Most of us dream of writing the great American novel - not a book that only our friends and family will read. Far too often brilliant books die a silent death because authors are not marketers. We are creative spirits who yearn to unleash our creative visions on the world - not spend our days mastering spreadsheets! Far too many independent authors have given up far too soon. They struggle to find an audience, get attention, and turn their books into a business. Why? Because they aren't following a proven system. Maybe this is you right now. Maybe you believe that you're not good enough, that you'll never have enough time, or that you simply don't want to give up your integrity in order to sell a few more books. When you think of marketing, you think of a used-car salesmen convincing your grandparents to buy a car they can barely afford and will barely make it ten feet off the lot. But that assumption is DEAD WRONG What good is writing the greatest novel of all time if nobody ever reads it? In this book, you will see the inner workings of a successful independent author, publisher and marketer. Bestselling author Jonathan Green holds nothing back as he reveals exactly how you can kickstart your next book and breathe new life into a book that hasn't sold a copy in years. Let's make your dreams come true, whether you are a beginner or a master, a children's book writer or a romance author. It's about finding a strategy that works and implementing it with alacrity. Imagine a world where: -You no longer have to work on your book after the kids are asleep, in between meetings, or when nobody is looking -People walk up to you and ask for your autograph while you're eating with your kids -Your checks and direct deposits from book royalties are more than the price of a candy bar Are you ready to learn a process that you will actually enjoy? Then scroll up and click that button!

Books don't sell themselves. Marketing sells books. From book basics to advanced long-term tactics to more, writers need to learn how to sell their books. Without marketing you cannot sell books. This great insightful book contains so much great information you need to know about the basics of book marketing and how to sell more books. If you want to learn more about book marketing. You NEED this book! BUY NOW!

Use this concise how-to guide from M.K. Williams to jumpstart your book marketing and lay a foundation for success! You’ve written the best book ever and now everyone will be racing to read it. Or, that was the plan. As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set your book up for success. M.K. Williams has compiled 5 plus years of experience writing, publishing, and creating successful marketing campaigns for a multitude of books. Before you get excited about the opportunities that will present themselves to you, read this book. Online gurus will tell you that they wrote a book, sent a notice to their email list, and realized 6 figure royalties overnight. They skipped a few steps in their story. First-time authors have a lot of details to manage to promote their books; this book simplifies the process and helps you weed through all the noise to make sure the marketing essentials are covered.

Book Marketing DeMystified: SELF-PUBLISHING SUCCESS Do you want to sell more copies of your self-published book? Of course you do. This book reveals how you will achieve publishing success. Discover which sales and marketing tactics are creating results for other authors. Learn how the modern book publishing industry actually functions, including little-known practices that could hold the key to your profitability. Each concept is explained and illustrated with inspiring true-life stories of authors who have achieved success on their own terms. Book Marketing DeMystified: SELF-PUBLISHING SUCCESS is based on 10 months of interviews with industry insiders and bestselling indie (self-publishing) authors who have used iUniverse, Xlibris, Trafford, Lulu and other services, or have done it all on their own. Learn how one author sold over one million copies, hardly any of those through bookstores. Each author reveals the hits and misses of sales and marketing where innovation and clever choices bring best results and satisfaction. In this book, author Bruce Batchelor -- who invented the print-on-demand publishing process that has enabled indie authors to sell tens of millions of books -- helps you pick which specific marketing efforts will be most time-efficient and cost-effective for you, your book and your purpose. By creating the right marketing mix, you will be successful in selling your book and will enjoy yourself along the way! About author BRUCE BATCHELOR A bestselling author, Bruce speaks at writers conferences and consults to the publishing industry. He is the editor and CEO at Agio Publishing House and lives with his wife and son in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Now fully revised and updated for its sixth edition, Inside Book Publishing is the classic introduction to the book publishing industry. Giles Clark and Angus Phillips offer authoritative coverage of all sectors of the industry, from commercial fiction and non-fiction to educational publishing and academic journals. They reveal how publishers continue to adapt to a fast-changing and highly interconnected world, in which printed books have proved resilient alongside ebooks and the growth of audio. Major themes are explored, including the development of digital products and the use of social media in book marketing, as well as those that affect publishers’ businesses, such as the rise of internet retailing; rental models for student textbooks; and open access, where academic content is free to the user. Case studies from industry experts give fascinating perspectives on topics such as crowdfunding, self-publishing and how authors can market themselves. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process: commissioning authors, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution. As a manual for those in the profession and a guide for the potential publishers of the future, Inside Book Publishing remains a seminal work for anyone with an interest in the industry. It will also be of interest to authors seeking an insider’s view of this exciting industry.

This free book marketing primer provides authors easy-to-implement advice on how to market their books at Smashwords and major ebook retailers. It starts with an overview of how Smashwords helps promote your book, and then provides 41 simple do-it-yourself marketing tips. The book is useful to all authors, even those who don't yet publish on Smashwords. Updated August 23, 2013.

Navigate the Trail of Self-Publishing with Ease: A Comprehensive Guide to Book MarketingSelf-publishing your book is just the start of your journey. The real challenge lies in promoting your masterpiece, making it visible to the right audience, and generating sales. "The 101 of Book Marketing: A Self-Published Author's Guide" has all the answers you've been seeking.This comprehensive guide deciphers the cluttered landscape of self-publishing, offering clear insights into its definition, benefits, and challenges. The book makes a compelling case for why book marketing is crucial, highlighting realistic expectations for organic growth that won't cough up your fortune.Did you know that you, as an author, are a brand yourself? This book helps you develop and consistently maintain your author brand. It also provides tactics to build a robust online presence, showcasing the importance of having a personal website, social media engagement, and leveraging networking platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.While emphasizing the digital world, the book doesn't disregard the magic of offline marketing strategies. It guides you on organizing book readings and signings, networking events, and speaking engagements. You also get a roadmap for accumulating beneficial book reviews and methods of implementing promotional techniques for boosting visibility.Advertising your book doesn't have to be a daunting task. This guide demystifies where to advertise, weighing in on paid advertising versus free advertising options. Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming book marketing and how Amazon's algorithm can be harnessed for self-publishing success.Gauge your success and maintain the marketing momentum with the help of valuable tips on setting and measuring goals and formulating long-term marketing plans. Learn from the case studies of successful self-published authors, concluding with an appendix of useful resources for your reference. Get your copy today and embark on a successful self-publishing journey!

With an intense focus on strategy that won’t be found in any other guide, this invaluable resource will be of immediate help to publishers, authors, and most anyone who wants to succeed in the publishing industry.Completely updated and expanded with an enhanced focus on selling outside traditional channels, The Complete Guide to Book Marketing features systematic, results-oriented approaches to reaching the largest amount of readers for the least amount of money. Readers will find no-nonsense advice for building a publishing identity, cultivating feedback from your audience, and implementing an effective publicity campaign. This new edition also features a brand-new section on marketing to the lucrative education market, as well as new information on e-book marketing, print-on-demand, and marketing backlist and reprint titles. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.