The holidays are here and while you are probably busy with holiday parties, baking, family gatherings, etc., don’t forget about book marketing. Here are a few things you can do this month to promote your book: Give copies of your book away as holiday gifts. Add a Kindle edition (or other ebook format). Many people will be [...]
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5 Ways to Promote Your Book in December
Posted: December 21, 2011 by Kelly Schuknecht in Book Marketing, Kelly SpeaksTags: Book Marketing, christmas, ForeWord Book of the Year, Kindle, new year resolutions
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Why Self-Published Authors Should Consider Foreword Firsts
Posted: November 23, 2011 by Kelly Schuknecht in Book Marketing, Book Promotion, Contests, Kelly Speaks, Marketing Your Self-Published BookTags: book reviews, foreword firsts, self published competitions
Competitions are one of the best way for self-published authors to market their books, increase exposure and improve credibility. Unfortunately, most authors aren’t aware of all the competitions available to them. For instance, it has been brought to my attention that many authors are not aware of Foreword Firsts, a debut fiction competition designed to showcase the [...]
2012 Global Ebook Award Now Accepting Submissions
Posted: November 16, 2011 by Kelly Schuknecht in Contests, Kelly SpeaksTags: contests, ebook, global ebook award, Self-Publishing
Contests are a great way gain exposure and credibility. By winning awards, you can convince readers that your book is worth reading and you can generate word of mouth marketing. Well, Dan Poynter, founder of the Global Ebook Award, has announced that his program is now accepting submissions. Why should you submit your book? Awarded ebooks [...]
5 Ways to Promote Your Book in November
Posted: November 2, 2011 by Kelly Schuknecht in Book Marketing, Kelly SpeaksTags: ben franklin, Book Awards, Book Marketing, nanowrimo, Reader Views, winter
Halloween is over and holiday shopping has begun! During the hustle and bustle of all of the holidays events, don’t miss out on any opportunities to market your book. Here are five easy ways to promote your book this month: Make sure you have business cards with your book cover image ready to hand out at [...]
Frankfurt Book Fair 2011
Posted: October 12, 2011 by Kelly Schuknecht in Book Marketing, Book Promotion, Book Signings, Kelly SpeaksTags: book fair, Frankfurt Book Fair 2011
Book fairs are a great way to promote your book and learn about the publishing industry. Frankfurt Book Fair begins today, October 12th, and lasts until October 16th. The Frankfurt Book Fair has over 7,300 exhibitors and approximately 290,000 visitors. The exhibitors and visitors travel from over 100 countries to attend more than 3,000 events [...]
