Authors and the Blame Game
Zen and the Art of Bitching by Joe Konrath, author of “A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing” blog I’m not in a good mood today.I have only myself to blame. I regularly take on more than I can chew, spread...
View ArticleCyber Monday – Make Your Book Jump off the (Virtual) Shelves!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to reach consumers. Everyone is buzzing about the holiday season and what do people do during the holiday season? Buy. Consumers will spend more money from now...
View ArticleSelf-Publishing Book Expo 2013
For the fifth year, Smith Publicity exhibited at the Self-Pub Book Expo in New York City, led by Director of Sales Corinne Liccketto and other Smith team members. The Self-Pub Book Expo is a trade show...
View ArticleThe Right Book Cover: Converting Browsers to Buyers
by Suzanne Murray, CEO, StyleMatters Content Services As the time arrives to cross the T’s and dot the I’s on your book manuscript, a flurry of tasks are likely to come your way. Final proofreading?...
View ArticleWhat Exactly Makes a Best Seller?
Kate Knapp, Smith Publicity Director of Publicity Services, offers surprising answers to this often asked question According to Merriam-Webster, a best seller is an article (as a book) whose sales are...
View Article10 Tips to Boost Holiday Book Sales
by Sandra Poirier Diaz, President of Smith Publicity The holidays are a great time for authors to increase book sales. According to shopping data, 42% of shoppers buy books/DVDs/video games during the...
View ArticlePower Book Publicity Tips for December 2013
“The Right Book Cover: Converting Browsers to Buyers,” by Suzanne Murray “10 Tips to Boost Book Sales for the Holidays,” by Sandra Poirier Diaz “What Exactly Makes a Best Seller?” by Kate Knapp Start...
View ArticleGive the gift of Reading to Those in Need this Holiday Season
“…something very magical can happen when you read a good book,” says J.K. Rowling, so share the magic. Since it is the season of giving, why not spread some holiday cheer to people in your community by...
View ArticleTrends in Book Publicity and Media Interest in Books/Authors
Since 1997, Smith Publicity’s team of book publicists has promoted thousands of books—from New York Times bestsellers to first time self-published authors. As the new year begins, I asked our book...
View ArticleBook Breakthrough Offers Online Course for Authors Looking to Build Platform...
Smith Publicity is always searching for helpful services for authors to augment our book publicity services, and Book Breakthrough is a low-cost, high impact program to explore. Book Breakthrough is a...
View ArticlePower Book Publicity Tips Newsletter January 2014
“Trends in Book Publicity and Media Interest in Books/Authors” by Sandra Poirier Diaz Smith Publicity Scholarship—Enter Now! Book Breakthrough Offers Online Course for Authors Looking to Build...
View ArticleWill 2014 Bring the End of Barnes & Noble and the Beginning of Physical...
Downward pressure on e-reader sales, major losses in the Barnes & Noble Nook Division and the continuing benefits of brick and mortar retail may mean the end of B & N as well as the launch of...
View ArticleForward Reviews Book of the Year Award Deadline Approaching
Forward Reviews, Book of the Year Awards deadline is January 15, 2014. The annual Book of the Year Awards program offers three awards in sixty-five different categories plus an overall Grand Prize...
View ArticleAdvances in the Way the World Reads for 2014
As eBook sales have flattened as a new year begins, new approaches to book access may change the way that we read, and increase how much we read. With The Book Industry Study Group’s latest report...
View ArticleALA Midwinter Meeting January 24 – 28
The American Library Association is the largest and organization representing and lobbying for the national library industry. Each year the ALA hosts a midwinter meeting for librarians and members of...
View ArticleHas the Publishing Industry become Prime Breeding Ground for a Con Artist...
He’s the man who created not one, not two, but three separate book publicity agencies in one year. (The Albee Agency, Sandpiper Publicity, and Magnus Publicity) Each agency complete with its own...
View ArticleDisplay Your Book at the 43rd Annual London Book Fair
Showcase your book at The London Book Fair April 8-10, 2014. In 2013, more than 25,000 people from 114 countries from all areas of publishing (authors, book buyers, agents, publishers, editors,...
View ArticleTips to Use Editorial Calendars to Get Media Coverage for You and Your Book
Magazine editorial calendars are a valuable resource for authors as they tell you exactly what topics they will be covering. This enables you to research future feature stories that may tie in to your...
View ArticleSOUND AFFECTS: What You Need to Know About Audiobooks and Audio Samples of Books
Ever wondered how audiobook samples could affect your book marketing campaign and submission review process? I’d like to share a recent experience and discuss how it pertains to publishing industry...
View ArticlePower Book Publicity Tips Newsletter February 2014
SOUND AFFECTS: What You Need to Know About Audiobooks and Audio Samples of Books, Philip DuBois Tips to Use Editorial Calendars to Get Media Coverage for You and Your Book Display Your Book at the...
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