In a nutshell, the most compelling reason for building a mailing list is ... because you OWN IT. In a world where even the ownership of your book can be in question there are TWO Internet Properties you can own. . 1. Your Mailing List … [Read More...]

How an Author Platform Can Skyrocket Your Book Sales
Your Author Platform Navigating the bustling marketplace as an author these days involves so much more than just writing a fabulous book. Surprisingly, crafting your novel may actually be the least complicated part of the process. I can already … [Read More...]

Leveraging Video Book Reviews as a Powerful Book Marketing Tactic
Unlike traditional written reviews, video book reviews offer a dynamic, engaging, and visually compelling way to convey a book's value, making them a powerful tool for authors and self-publishers. What Are Video Book Reviews? Video book reviews, as … [Read More...]

ARC or Advance Reader Copy Book Reviews: What, Who, Where and HOW
What is an ARC or Advance Reader Copy? An ARC, or Advance Reader Copy, is an early, pre-publication version of a book that is produced by a publisher and distributed to a limited number of readers, often prior to the official release date of the … [Read More...]

Review of BookSirens ARC Service
Do you NEED Reviews? Whether you need reviews in order to launch a new book ... boost your rankings in the first few month of being published, or to keep adding new reviews to your back list books BookSirens' ARC reviews should be one of the … [Read More...]

7 Ways To Get Those All Important Reviews For Your Kindle Book
You can't even give a book away for free without at least one good review. Here are seven different ways to get reviews. Some of them are fast, some of them are very effective, all of them work. Some of them are free (if you don't count the hours … [Read More...]

The Book Review Conundrum
The Book Review Conundrum OR - HOW Do You Get Reviews When You Don't Have Any? Whether you want to call this a BIG Catch 22 or a Chicken and Egg problem ... the fact is that getting your first few book reviews from Amazon readers is a … [Read More...]

The Purpose of FREE or 99cent Discounts on Amazon
Authors and publishers may wonder whether offering FREE or 99-cent discounts on Amazon is a viable marketing strategy. The answer is a resounding yes! Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider this approach: Attracting new … [Read More...]
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Leveraging Video Book Reviews as a Powerful Book Marketing Tactic
Unlike traditional written reviews, video book reviews offer a dynamic, engaging, and visually compelling way to convey a book’s value, making them a powerful tool for authors and self-publishers. What Are Video Book Reviews? Video book reviews, as their name implies, are book reviews presented in video format. These can vary from quick, one-minute snapshots […]

ARC or Advance Reader Copy Book Reviews: What, Who, Where and HOW
What is an ARC or Advance Reader Copy? An ARC, or Advance Reader Copy, is an early, pre-publication version of a book that is produced by a publisher and distributed to a limited number of readers, often prior to the official release date of the book. ARCs are typically used to obtain reviews and to […]

Review of BookSirens ARC Service
Do you NEED Reviews? Whether you need reviews in order to launch a new book … boost your rankings in the first few month of being published, or to keep adding new reviews to your back list books BookSirens‘ ARC reviews should be one of the services you take a serious look at! With reviews […]

7 Ways To Get Those All Important Reviews For Your Kindle Book
You can’t even give a book away for free without at least one good review. Here are seven different ways to get reviews. Some of them are fast, some of them are very effective, all of them work. Some of them are free (if you don’t count the hours you will put into it) and […]

The Book Review Conundrum
The Book Review Conundrum OR – HOW Do You Get Reviews When You Don’t Have Any? Whether you want to call this a BIG Catch 22 or a Chicken and Egg problem … the fact is that getting your first few book reviews from Amazon readers is a challenge. Many first-time self-publishers assume that […]

How To Get More Book Reviews: Purchase Reviews
Yes, you can purchase reviews. Yes it is OK according to Amazon! If you are prepared to purchase reviews there are a growing number of companies that will help you. They stick to Amazon’s rules so you are safe. I have my ears covered and am hiding under my desk. Many of you are […]

How To Get More Book Reviews: Author Groups
Author and Affinity Groups Author groups and affinity groups are gatherings of like-minded individuals, ranging from small to large in size. Author groups include in-person and online author support groups, reader groups, advertising and book announcement groups, as well as masterminds. Affinity groups bring together people with specific interests, such as math teachers, orchid growers, […]