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As the world’s largest online retailer for books, accounting for 80 percent of ebook sales and more than 50 percent of the overall print market, Amazon is an ever-evolving website with a large impact on publishing. Whether you’re a debut author, self-published author or well established author with a 20-book backlist, Amazon is a platform […]
Social media is a powerful tool to help you market your book and get it into the hands of readers! If you’ve settled on Instagram as your primary platform (or one of a few!) to get in touch with readers in your audience, you should take the time to learn all about the different types […]
I love long books — so many characters to get to know, and so much time to relax and enjoy where the story is going to take me — but it can seem hard to get into a behemoth when I’m short on time. Which is most of the year. Luckily, I have a bit […]
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 in December 2024. Interviews Writers Voices had author Holly LaBarbara on for an interview about tackling serious subjects in her book All I Know. Michael Wolk joined Cybercrime Magazine Podcast […]
Apparently Dec. 7 is National Candle Day, and if there’s one thing that the bookish community loves, it’s lighting a candle and curling up with a good read. We’re celebrating with some picks that we’d like to try from creative companies making our scent-filled bookish dreams come true. Special shout out to Casey for her […]
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with A.E. Williams, an editor-turned-writer. After earning […]
As an author, one of the most versatile marketing tools is one you already have; in fact, it’s hiding within your book! A strong excerpt can help you build buzz for your book by driving interest and presales. Purpose First, consider: what do you want to accomplish with your excerpt? Who do you hope to […]
Congratulations, you can now call yourself an award-winning author! Now what? How do you make sure you use these awards to your advantage? Below are a few strategies to use that award win to help promote your book and boost your author brand. Announce it to friends, family, and followers We know that sometimes bragging […]
Now that you’re on the path to publishing a book you’re probably exploring ways that you can get the word out about your accomplishment. A great tool for spreading the news is social media! Particularly, if you’re looking to specifically set up a Facebook Author Page then you’re in the right place. Step One: Make […]
Libraries are an essential pillar of all our literary communities. I love my city’s library, and I hope you love yours, too! From promoting literacy, artistic development, and critical thinking skills to offering peaceful moments in a busy world, the library is a vital ambassador of culture and discourse. The average library in the United […]
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