Should you create swag for your upcoming book release?
People love free stuff. On that, we can all agree. But do you need to have bookish swag? Of course not! But offering unique and
February 19, 2024
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Do I need beta readers and sensitivity readers for my book?
What are beta readers? Did you know that rom-com classics like Pretty in Pink (1986), My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) and Scott Pilgrim vs the
January 25, 2024
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What is SEO? And why should I care about it?
What? Another digital thing we have to keep in mind?! We know, and apologies in advance. But in our constantly-evolving digital world, Search Engine Optimization
January 9, 2024
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Do I really need a publicist to help me market my book?
There’s no question that the publishing industry has changed dramatically in recent years. In many ways, it’s more difficult to publish a book now than
December 7, 2023
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What is AI and how will it affect authors?
This blog post was not written by artificial intelligence, though we highly considered it. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a pretty broad term that describes
November 30, 2023
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Do I need to be on Threads? Or X? Or whatever new version of Twitter exists now?
Yeah, it’s exhausting keeping up with social media and whatever Twitter is now called — it’s X, by the way, even though the URL for
October 18, 2023
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5 Pre-Order Campaign Tips Authors Should Utilize
Looking to create a successful pre-order campaign for your next book? The Books Forward team has you covered. Here are our tips for encouraging pre-orders:
October 11, 2023
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What a book foreword can serve to do in a novel
Writing the Prologue for Dancing Into the Light: an Arab-American Girlhood in the Middle East By Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki A prologue can be several different
October 5, 2023
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Tips for Building Your Author Website and Blog
As an author, your website is your home base! It’s an important platform for developing your brand and inviting contact from readers, book industry leaders,
September 28, 2023
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Guide to Celebrity Book Clubs
Looking for a new book club to join? Lucky for you, these celebs have you covered! Celebrities choose their favorite books to share with fans,
August 25, 2023
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