Even prior to COVID and quarantining, gone are the days when authors had to pack up and hit the road for a book tour. With so many opportunities accessible online, authors are now able to conduct a successful book tour right from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual book tours, or what we call…
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…
Even prior to COVID and quarantining, gone are the days when authors had to pack up and hit the road for a book tour. With so many opportunities accessible online, authors are now able to conduct a successful book tour right from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual book tours, or what we call…
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…
Here at PR by the Book, we know that it can be daunting to find the right media outlet to cover your story. There are millions of outlets out there, and finding the right fit can be overwhelming and time consuming. However, the good news is that in just a few simple steps, you will…
As an author, you have a lot of different options when it comes to publishing your book. We know that it can be very confusing to decide which publisher might be right for you, but it’s important to understand the different types of publishing so that you can choose what’s best for your project. In…
There’s no doubt that Texas has its own culture that identifies with the color and region of its literature. Our writers emphasize what it means to be in the Lone Star State through their own eyes. Texas writers draw you into the reality we call Texas. (Bigger and better and all that jazz…) Texas Writers…
We put a lot of thought into how we pitch a book to the media. Oftentimes, we rely on publicity tools to get the media to notice a book – timeliness, connections, or news of the day. Most importantly, for the media to pick up a story on a book, we have to present the…
If you’ve just landed your first interview, congratulations! Although it may be daunting at first, getting interviewed is one of the best opportunities to promote you and your book to new audiences. What you say during an interview matters, and whether it’s your first interview or 100th interview, we all have room to improve. Here…
For authors who are self publishing, distributing your book can be complicated. The world of book distribution is confusing, and knowing where to start can be a challenge. In December, I sat down with Amy Collins of New Shelves Books to discuss book distribution for our Author to Influencer Accelerator Expert Interview series. If you…
The Author to Influencer Accelerator is finally here! A lot of heart and soul has gone into putting this program together, because we know that there are a lot of authors and others in this industry who really want to know how to promote a book without having to hire someone to do it for…
Writing a book is a huge accomplishment. There isn’t a greater feeling in the world than typing THE END and knowing your work is done. But what many authors soon realize is that finishing the writing part of the book is only the beginning. No one writes a book to have it stay on their…
Many first-time publishers and authors are frustrated by this industry that seems to have no rules and no guaranteed formula for publishing success. What works for one book may not work at all for another. However, there are standards in publishing and there is almost always an answer for any problem you’ll encounter along the…