Book Promotion Articles

1). Oprah! How To Get On The Oprah Winfrey Show By : Cathy Stucker
Do you dream of being on Oprah Winfrey's television show? Lots of people do. An appearance on Oprah is considered by many to be the pinnacle of success. Authors dream of having bestselling books as a result of an Oprah appearance, counselors imagine becoming the next Dr. Phil, and even celebrities get giddy about sitting next to Oprah. Before pitching your story to Oprah, become familiar with how the show is structured.
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2). Have You Read My Book? By : Scott Lindsay
Perhaps you are fortunate enough to have your own book published. Your publisher might be a large firm with allocated resources to manage the Public Relations (PR) for your book or they might be a smaller firm that relies on their authors to do some of the legwork in promoting the book. Some authors are well acquainted with the process of promoting their own book while others feel inadequate to the task of self-promotion.
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3). Are You a Marketing Savvy Author? By : Penny Sansevieri
Congratulations, you're published! But what exactly does it mean to be "published"? Besides the fact that your work is finally in print and your college alumni has asked to interview you for their newsletter it also means fame and fortune, right? Well, ok, maybe not on the level of J. K. Rowling, but at the very least you can expect a call from Oprah, right?
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4). Online Publicity vs. Print Publicity By : Stacey J. Miller
Some would say that a newspaper story isn't an actual newspaper story unless it appears in the "real" version of the newspaper. That’s just not true. Online publicity is as valuable, and sometimes even more exciting, than traditional publicity. Consider these benefits of online newspaper coverage: Printed versions of newspapers have a short shelf life.
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5). Can Book Giveaways Hurt Sales? By : Kathryn Lively
Some authors condone the practice on the premise that a book in the hands of a reader may encourage that reader to buy more books. Especially if the book is part of a series, the reader may wish to collect the entire set.
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6). Get 'em Hooked on Your Book By : Shannon Cherry
Writing and publishing a book is only the beginning. In order to become a popular author, you need to know how to generate interest and publicity in your book.
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7). Alternative Sources for Book Reviews By : Kathryn Lively
An author can find a wealth of resources for obtaining book reviews, if one knows where to look.
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8). Budget Online Promotion for Authors By : Kathryn Lively
From websites to e-mail advertising to building your expert status, there are many ways to cheaply promote your book. Invest the time instead of money, and you just may see a great dividend in the way of book sales.
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9). The Truth About Book Signings By : Marsha Friedman
Are you an author who is looking to drive distribution on your book into new markets? Then book signings could be a goldmine for your sales!
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10). The Five Pieces to the Press Release Puzzle By : Marsha Friedman
If you have ever wanted to know the secret to learning how to write dynamite press releases, look no further! Here are the 5 mains tips to writing press releases that will grab media attention.
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11). 10 Tips on How You Can Be a Terrific Television Guest By : Marsha Friedman
If you ever wanted to use television to promote your product, book or service then this is the article for you! Here are 10 tips to help you out!
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12). African American Authors: Promote and Sell Your Self-Published Black Book By : Deborrah Cooper
Self publishing is great! There is no middle-man between you and the cover designer, editor and layout people, you get to market sooner, have complete control, and keep all the profits. But you also shoulder the up front expense and responsibility for publishing and marketing your book. There are things you should do make your journey to published author an exciting and rewarding one!
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