In today’s post, guest blogger Joan Stewart, aka The Publicity Hound, shares the seven most common mistakes authors make when it comes to book publicity. Take it away, Joan… Thanks! If you’re planning a book launch, or you’re relaunching a book to boost sales, remember these mistakes that have cost many other authors just like you […]
By Guest Blogger Sandra Beckwith Raise your hand if you have a book marketing plan. If you’re like most, your hand isn’t up. And that’s a shame, because Benjamin Franklin was correct when he said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” A book marketing plan is the roadmap you follow as […]
Ah summer—that magical time of year filled with vacations, pool-side reading, and long, lazy days. Most of us have a different mentality in the summer. We’re more relaxed. We’re a little less driven. We’ve worked hard all year, and have earned a break. As an author and self-publisher, though, don’t forget that summer is a very […]
By guest blogger Alinka Rutkowska Sitting on the porch from dawn to dusk, pouring genius thoughts and plots onto paper. Isn’t this every aspiring author’s fantasy? For most, however, it will remain only a fantasy. Why? Because an author who says, “I just want to write,” is like a company that says, “We just want to make things.” Artists and businesses […]
By guest bloggers Mara Purl and Richard Rieman Heard any good books lately? That may “sound” like an odd question. Maybe the last time someone read you a story, you were seven years old trying to keep your eyes open long enough to hear the ending. But audiobooks are sweeping the nation. If you haven’t […]
Conducting your own Book Positioning Study several months before you publish will help you establish creative and business goals for your book, identify your target audience, discover comparable titles and authors as well as get the details of your “book product” aligned with marketplace trends. The research involved in a Book Positioning Study will also help you […]
Would you rather go for a root canal then spend time marketing your book? Be honest! Does scheduling a colonoscopy seem more appealing? I get it, but it’s time to get over it. “I can’t market my books!” or “I don’t want to market my books; I just want to write!” are both outdated statements that have to go. Today’s crowded […]
When many independent authors think about book distribution, they envision uploading their eBook to Amazon and hitting publish. Maybe they have a print book, too. Aside from that, however, distribution is just a boring word that doesn’t mean much. That’s a huge missed opportunity to boost your book’s discoverability and sales! Today, independent authors have more […]
At Bublish, we think it’s important to shine a spotlight on innovative new ideas around book discoverability. With this in mind, we’d like to introduce you to Indie Books Unleashed, founded by author Crystal Klimavicz. Crystal, take it away… The Daily Grind (More than Just Coffee) Publishing a book is hard work. It starts with […]
They had an idea. They wrote a great book. They invested time and money to create a professional product that was thoroughly edited and packaged with an aesthetically pleasing and effective cover and interior. They set themselves up for publishing success. And, today, Bublish is excited to announce that the following six authors have been recognized for their hard work […]