Book Marketing & Publicity Resources

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What is an educator guide and do I need one for my book?

Calling all children’s book authors! Are you considering making an educator guide for your book? Keep reading to find out if it’s a good fit

February 29, 2024 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

5 Pre-Order 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 some encouraging pre-order tips: Update

October 11, 2023 No Comments

What a book prologue can serve to do in a novel

What is a prologue? A prologue can be several different things. It can hint at what is to come in the story, give background, or

October 5, 2023 No Comments

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 No Comments