Book Marketing

Self-Publishing Hall of Fame: Derek Walcott

Derek Walcott, Nobel-Prize winning poet and playwright, wrote his first poem at the age of 14. Before the age of 20, he self-published his first poetry collection and also produced his first play. Walcott was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his reimagining of The Odyssey (Omeros), his books of plays (including his most […]

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State Gift Shops

State-Focused Gift Shops Most states have privately owned gift shops that feature products made in that state (or have other connections to that state). The following state gift shops should feature your books if the state is where the publisher is located, the state is the residence of the author, the state is featured in […]

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Self-Publishing Tip: Your Book Is Just the Beginning

Your book is only the beginning of a relationship. — John Kremer Self-Publishing Tip: Your book is only the beginning of a relationship. — John Kremer Click To Tweet Your book becomes a giant business card that introduces you and your talents and your expertise to the world, including potential clients, prospective speaking opportunities, and […]

Facebook Book Marketing Q&A: Good Stuff Here!

Here are a few of the book marketing questions (with my answers) that I got today after posting the following on my personal Facebook timeline: If you had a chance to ask a 33-year book marketing veteran anything about getting more traffic, leads, book sales, or conversions for your business, what’s the #1 question you’d ask […]