Why Authors Still Need Professional Book Marketing Support
The digital revolution of self-publishing has empowered many self-published authors to promote their own books in creative, low-cost ways. Innovative eBook pricing programs, for example, enable an...
View Article2013 Publishing Predictions: eBooks, eBook Marketing … and More
While Smashwords’ Mark Coker’s 2013 book publishing predictions have been widely disseminated, there are a number of other predictions by leading authorities in the book publishing world that will have...
View ArticleWhat is a Virtual Book Tour?
The rise in self-published books has also given rise to the virtual book tour. Whether an author is working with a publicist, publisher, book promotion firm or independently, it behooves them to...
View ArticleApril 2013
Successful Book Publicity Campaigns Begin with an Active Author: Why Even Small Media Coverage Matters by Kate Knapp, Director of Publicity Services, Smith Publicity Don’t Be An Egg! How To Publicize...
View ArticleMay 2013
Promoting Your Book on Goodreads, By Lauren Covello, Smith Publicity Book Publicist Smith Publicity Announces New Fiction Book Publicity Services Promoting Your Book On Goodreads By Lauren Covello,...
View ArticleSmith Publicity exhibiting at BookExpo America 2013–Booth 2369
Authors and publishers are welcome to visit Smith Publicity at BookExpo America 2013–held in the Javits Center in NYC, May 30 to June 1–to meet us and ask any questions about book publicity and...
View ArticleWorking with Your Local Library to Create Exposure for You and Your Book by...
From the June 2013 Smith Publicity Power Book Publicity Tips. Sign up here for newsletter. Many authors already have a relationship with the staff at their local libraries. Here are some tips to help...
View ArticleWhat Exactly is Book Publicity and Do Authors Really Need it?
But what is book publicity? How is it performed? Do all authors need it? Book publicity is not an exact science, but it is a crucial promotional art form that every author needs to understand. What Is...
View ArticleJune 2013
Creating a Plan for More Effective Author Blogging by author blogging expert Nina Amir Working with Your Local Library to Create Exposure for You and Your Book by Sandy Poirier-Diaz, president of...
View ArticleThe Best Book Publicity Book Fairs of Summer 2013
Book fairs can be a fantastic source of education, connections and bookselling for the dedicated and prepared author. With some of the best 2013 summer book fairs yet to come, authors can still make...
View ArticleJuly 2013
A Few Things a Six Year Old Can Teach You About Book Marketing by Dan Smith, CEO & Founder, Smith Publicity, Inc. Recap: BookExpo America & uPublishU 2013 A Few Things a Six Year Old Can Teach...
View ArticleHow Building a Loyal Following on Social Media Can Help to Market a Book
A loyal social media following can be integral to marketing your book. The trick is to get followers, engage them, and increase their interest levels in your book. If you do it correctly, they will...
View ArticleAugust 2013
How Metadata Helps Your Book Marketing Campaign, by Laura Dawson, Bowker ‘Tis the season…for holiday gift guides, by Melissa Sileo, Senior Book Publicist, Smith Publicity Using Your Book to Build Your...
View ArticleBestseller Breakdown: What It Takes to Become a Bestseller and Why It...
Writers dream of plastering the words “Bestselling Author” next to their name on business cards, resumes, books, blog posts, photos, and virtually every other place their moniker appears. And they...
View ArticleWhat Book Format Do Media Contacts Prefer: Print Or E-books?
I asked our team of publicists what types of books media contacts prefer, print or e-book. The answer is—it depends. Every day in our book marketing and pitching efforts, Smith Publicity publicists...
View ArticlePower Book Publicity Tips for September 2013
Bestseller Breakdown: What It Takes to Become a Bestseller and Why It Does(n’t) Matter by Carly Willsie, Greenleaf Book Group What Book Format Do Media Contacts Prefer: Print or E-Books? Using Your...
View ArticleThink your book has what it takes to win an award?
All of your effort and hard work could be noticed by applying for a book award. Book awards are great for book marketing and winning a book award could be the type of publicity and exposure your book...
View ArticlePower Book Publicity Tips for November 2013
“How an Editor Will Make You a Better Writer,” by Margot Atwell “The Changing Media Landscape:Bad News for Authors and Book Publicists?,” by Dan Smith Tips to Completing a 50,000 Word Novel During...
View ArticleSmith Publicity Radio Interview Tips for Authors
Check out this video offering great radio interview tips for authors: Smith Publicity Radio Interview Tips For Authors The post Smith Publicity Radio Interview Tips for Authors appeared first on Smith...
View ArticleTips for Author Websites
An essential part of a book marketing campaign is having a professional and compelling author website. When deciding to start a website or update your current website, there are some important things...
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