Publicity Through Philanthropy For Writers

I am twenty three years old, have sold over four thousand copies of my first book in a matter of a month after it's release and recently been contacted for contracts with Random House and Harper Coll...

Ready, Set, Go Sell Your Book In The Real World!

We hear a lot these days about more books actually being sold 'outside' the traditional bookstore. Think about it. When was the last time you actually took time to linger and explore the bookshelves...

The Bible Of Self Publishing

Norm Goldman, Editor of Bookpleasures.com and Sketchandtravel.com reviews Dan Poynter`s, The Self-Publishing Manual: How To Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book.

How to Self Publish and Promote Your Own Book

Writing is a god given gift through which we can touch the lives of others. Self Publishing and Promoting our own books is a means by which we can become a part of the lives of others...

How to Get Your Book Reviewed

Learn how to capture a publishers attention, and have a better chance of getting published.

Book Titles that Make Big Bucks

Here’s how a great title helped to sell 300,000 books while a poorly chosen title for the same book sold only 1500 copies.

Top Six Lies About Book Marketing: (And the Truths to Set Your Book Free!)

Spending lots of time and money trying to get your book in bookstores? Hoping to land on Oprah? Want a six-figure advance from a big publishing company? Maybe not. These things do not guarantee your book success, but there are a few things that do...

Start Locally - Grow Nationally

Most self-publishers don't have the budget to be all things to all people in all places. There is nothing wrong with starting in your immediate area, then letting things ripple out from there.

Creative Print Angles To Sell More Books

For self-publishers and authors with budgets tighter than shrink-to-fit jeans, there are several intriguing ways to stir the publicity pot. None yield more dramatic results than print.

Forging Win/win Publishing Partnerships

How about promoting your book as the ideal fund-raising tool? There may be groups of youths, seniors, or church folks who would love to help you sell copies for a percentage of the receipts. Anytime you can ally yourself with others who will serve as your sales force for a small percentage, it is worth serious consideration.

Follow Up to Keep from Falling Down

Do you want to call the tune instead of paying the fiddler? Then you'd better be prepared to monitor the progress of your projects. While diligent follow through increases your odds for success in all aspects of publishing, it's especially crucial in promotion and sales. Many sound marketing plans flounder for lack of follow up.

Book Promotion Woes?

Too many new authors believe that once their book is written the sales will just come pouring in and they will make a bundle. Sadly, this disillusionment is shattered when they receive a royalty check. The honest to goodness truth of the matter is that the writer's work is only started when the book is released.

Promote Your Book: 5 Free and Low-cost Ways to Boost Book Sales

Have you self-published a book and are wondering how to get the word out? Have you been accepted by a traditional publisher and want to help increase sales? Here are some simple, inexpensive things you can do to help promote interest in your book.

Writing a Sales Letter to Market Your Fiction

Jump-starting your book sales can be a tedious task. A sales letter is a great place to start getting people interested in your work. This is a comprehensive guide explaining step by step how to write an effective sales letter to promote your fiction.