Self-publishing has been subject to ridicule since its inception. Historically, works produced outside of a traditional publishing house were/are considered less than. Since they’ve been passed on or rejected by agents, editors and the “best in the business,” they’re thought of as not good enough. Similarly, it’s been said that authors who self-publish don’t have…
For some of us, being in front of the camera is a challenge. Many authors find it difficult to translate their writing skills into being savvy on air. However, the good news is that with just a few tips, you can be comfortable on camera, too, just like pros you’ll find on TV and other…
October 12th is Indie Author Day! Because the market is flooded, it can be challenging for indie (and traditionally published) authors to gain publicity for their books. Your book might be phenomenal, but it won’t matter if you don’t get it into hands of readers. Luckily, there are some easy steps that indie authors can…
Self-publishing has been subject to ridicule since its inception. Historically, works produced outside of a traditional publishing house were/are considered less than. Since they’ve been passed on or rejected by agents, editors and the “best in the business,” they’re thought of as not good enough. Similarly, it’s been said that authors who self-publish don’t have…
For some of us, being in front of the camera is a challenge. Many authors find it difficult to translate their writing skills into being savvy on air. However, the good news is that with just a few tips, you can be comfortable on camera, too, just like pros you’ll find on TV and other…
October 12th is Indie Author Day! Because the market is flooded, it can be challenging for indie (and traditionally published) authors to gain publicity for their books. Your book might be phenomenal, but it won’t matter if you don’t get it into hands of readers. Luckily, there are some easy steps that indie authors can…
I’ve been publicizing books for nearly a quarter of a century, but we launched PR by the Book in October 2002 and are celebrating being business athletes (a term my friend Daniel of Greenleaf bestowed on me) on our 19th Anniversary. This business has seen my husband (business partner) and I go from our late…
They say there’s a side of TikTok for every niche, and BookTok is one of the largest. Its primary hashtag (#booktok) has collected a total of 21.9 billion views, and that’s just one of the many hashtags booktokkers use in their ever-expanding influence on the book industry. The Rise of BookTok BookTok has been popular…
This article was written by Oliver Tuthill and Tara Walker, professional screenplay writers who work with book authors to adapt their book into a commercial screenplay. Tuthill and Walker are also successful film producers who are currently producing their latest client’s story, about an Alzheimer’s doctor, into a feature film. They can be reached at…
We are pleased to feature this article written by David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, a publishing company that blends traditional book publishing with the flexibility and authorial engagement of self-publishing. I firmly believe that book publishing, like any other business, needs to be shaken by a revolution from time to time. The…
Publicizing new books is often based on momentum. The more traction a book or author gets early on, the more it will snowball into something larger later down the line. One of the most common ways to be noticed by a larger audience is through book reviews. Why Early Reviews Matter People are more…
An often-overlooked tool of book marketing are book awards. Book awards not only are a way to make your book more appealing, but they will also allow more people to see it. Even just nominations for book awards can help your book and your name gain more traction. How Book Awards Work: Most book awards…
The past year has brought about many changes, new practices, and ideas to the world of public relations. Many businesses have had to pivot their business capabilities to meet the new needs of clients, thus forcing anyone using public relations tactics to build an audience and brand to rethink their strategies in order to thrive…
There is a new exclusive club in the social media world and it’s called Clubhouse, an audio-only social media platform. This is your inside scoop about the platform, which is known for its conversation and invite-only status, as well as how you, as authors, can take advantage of it. Here’s how Clubhouse works… After receiving…
Just like with gardening, growing an online social media presence takes time and effort before it blossoms from a planted seed to a beautiful flower. This can often lead to frustration and questioning of whether your efforts are actually working. In the pay-to-play social media world we are living in, it can be easy to…