Marketing Novels

Bookseller Letters You Would Love to Get

Here are a few bookseller letters any author would like to get. When working with your local booksellers, ask them to write a letter endorsing your book. You can provide the blurbs below as samples to inspire them to write you a great testimonial quote: “Wow, this book keeps walking out the door. Kids really […]

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Great Book Trailer, Book Cover Needs Work

Here’s a wonderful video promo for R. Scott Mackey’s mystery novel Courage Matters. It features good images, great pacing, strong voiceover, and a great music soundtrack. It made me want to read his novel. Here’s a wonderful video promo for R. Scott Mackey’s mystery novel Courage Matters. Click To Tweet Too bad his book cover […]

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Take the Step: Move Forward on Your Book Marketing Plan

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take that step. This advice is so important for book authors. If you don’t take action (if you don’t take that step), your books won’t sell. Take a small step every day: […]

Her Dear and Loving Husband by Meredith Allard

Selling More Books by Giving Books Away

Guest post by Meredith Allard When I published the first novel in my paranormal/historical trilogy, Her Dear & Loving Husband, in 2011, I was starting completely from scratch. I didn’t have a platform, a website, or really anything to recommend me or my book. As an independent book author, I don’t have unlimited funds to […]