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For authors, there are few things more exciting than checking your inbox and seeing an alert with your name on it. Google Alerts are a valuable tool that can help you keep track of when your name, book title(s), or overall brand are being mentioned online. Beyond monitoring your own name, setting alerts for your […]
A website contact page isn’t just a necessity for authors — it’s an opportunity. Done right, your contact page can help turn your casual readers into engaged superfans. But how do you make it easy for real readers to reach you while keeping spammers and unnecessary distractions at bay? Here’s everything you need to know […]
This may feel obvious, but the most important thing for you to do first as an author is write a great book! Rest easy knowing that the time you are taking to perfect your writing is an important step before tackling book marketing and social media. Once you reach the book promotion step of your […]
Mickey 17 is out in theaters starting March 7, and if you’re like me and read Mickey7 before exploring the fantastic direction of Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, then I have the perfect recommendations for even more! If you’re a fan of dark-humored sci-fi books featuring paradoxes, planet colonization, space travel, and a main character […]
March is Women’s History Month, and Books Forward wanted to celebrate some of the badass women we work with and some of their favorite books penned by female authors. If you’re looking for some more incredible book recommendations to add to your overflowing TBR (same), then look no further! Dawn, @noladawnreads, she/her Hey y’all, I’m […]
It’s been enough time since the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely pummeled the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. So much time in fact that we have to wonder what some of the game’s greatest players are doing to fill the empty space in their schedules and hearts during the off-season. Jalen Hurts: Why We Love […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, we’re getting […]
Indie authors face a lot of hurdles getting their books in front of booksellers and librarians. A positive review from a reputable industry publication can go a long way, but the reality is that the number of books selected for review is extremely limited. In order to help make these reviews more accessible, many publications […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, we’re getting […]
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins. Reviews Samuel Marquis received a starred review from Publishers Weekly for his new nonfiction book Captain Kidd. Magda Revealed by Ursula Werner received five stars from Readers’ Favorite in this […]
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