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Book Marketing InformationHow to Self Publish and Promote Your Own BookIf you are reading this article then you have already toyed with the idea of self publishing. You may be unsure at this point and without a doubt, the decision to self publish, should not be taken lightly. Looking to Sell Your Book for a Good Price?Many self-publishing authors plan on eventually selling their book to a large publisher at a good price. The fast track way to achieve this goal is to push up the market value of a book with a push v. pull strategy. This article shows you how to do exactly that, using a simple Internet strategy that any self-publisher can afford. 8 Easy Online Ways to Market Your Book For FreeMarketing your book whether you went the POD, e-book, or traditional route can be a daunting process. Figuring out what works and what doesn?t can take time, energy, and if you?re not careful a lot of money. When I first self-published my science fiction novel GETTING OUT ALIVE, I had already done quite a bit of research into ways to market my novel that didn?t eat into my pocket book. Writers: The Truth About Advertising, Publicity, and PRMany of us are trying to do business and don?t know how to define these words. We read articles and think, this could have just as easily been about me! We wonder why the reporter picked that person instead. We wonder how someone got into magazines and onto radio shows. We attribute big successes with an expensive publicist. We are not sure what a publicist does but since the guy on Entourage has one, they must be a good thing. Some of use have publicist and secretly wonder why they can?t get us on the Today Show or Good Morning America. We have written books and wonder why we are not on the Oprah book club/ Whats Killing Your Publishing Career?With the large increase of books being published by self-publishers, and the up-rise of print on demand, there is still a lot of death taking place in the publishing industry. Thus far, 175,000 books have been published in 2005. Book Publishing Without PainWhen I meet an author with a great book concept, one who?s definitely the right person to write that book, right away I?ll often encourage her to self-publish. This is because I know that, if that author is thoroughly invested in what she has to say, and if she is determined to create a buzz about her message, she?ll discover You , Your Book and the Internet!Authors, especially self published, small press and Print on Demand authors should understand the power of the Internet when promoting a book. There is POWER in cyberspace authors and it's only getting bigger and better. More users will be online buying books next year than this year. More people are buying books today online than they were yesterday. You, Your Book and the Internet!Authors, especially self published, small press and Print on Demand authors should understand the power of the Internet when promoting a book. There is POWER in cyberspace authors and it's only getting bigger and better. More users will be online buying books next year than this year. More people are buying books today online than they were yesterday. The High Cost of a Six-Figure Book AdvanceThe six-figure book advance, like the New York Times bestseller, is the object of many a writer?s fantasy. Whether it?s also a realistic goal is something else again. Marketing Your Book on RadioHave you listened to radio lately? If you have, chances are you've heard an author talking about his or her latest book. According to the "Let's Talk Radio Marketing" Website, "Radio advertising has proven to be one of the most cost-effective means of reaching your target audience." Book Talks: What to Say and How to Say ItGreat! The Chamber of Commerce, or a similar group, has asked you to talk about your latest book. Though words are your business, you may terrified of public speaking. What should you say? How should you say it? These tips will help you to give a five-star book talk. Sell More Books on Amazon.comWhy Should Your Book Be on Amazon.com? Credibility. If your book is important, it should be available at the world?s biggest book store. 8 Ways to Find Good Reviewers for Your New BookReview Your Reviewer: You will be sorry if you do not take the time to get a pretty good picture of your reviewer. Use e-mail, snail mail or anything else you?ve got to pop a few questions to your reviewer. If the review is on radio or TV place a few phone calls in advance. Why? You must get a fix on your reviewer?s position and general inclination. If your writing is in religion, check the doctrinal position of the reviewer. A Pentecostal book is bound to come up short in a conservative catholic review. If your book is written with a conservative political bent, it will not do well under the scrutiny of a liberal democrat. You must check out every aspect of the reviewer?s mindset that you can by any means you can. If you disregard this advice you will suffer for it. 7 Vital Book Promotion TipsAs a literary publicist I often am asked about publicity tips, tricks, and the magic behind my work. It?s not magic. All you need to know are the basics and from there you will be able to create an effective book promotion. Below I?ve listed the most vital and basic tips to a successful book publicity campaign. How to Get Your Book ReviewedImagine your book at the top of the Best Sellers List of the New York Times. Most authors do. The question is, "How do I get it there and sell millions of copies?"
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