Show Me the Money: How to Own Your Book's Financial Success

I use my best tips, secrets and strategies to help you maximize your book's sales potential.

Audio Books: Are They Only for the Visually Impaired?

Should we be listening to books more than reading them? There is widespread opinion that the habit of reading books is slowly declining with the spread of internet and other technologies. Can audio books help slow this down?

A Beautiful Book Design Is Intended For You The Reader

If you look at the book designs of today, they are nothing less than commercial packaging for a product. Don’t get me wrong, book design is important because many of us not only read our books but have them on display too, which means they have to have pleasing covers. Good book designs sell books period. When browsing around a book store, the publishers are all too aware that you never get a second chance to make that first impression and with so many books on display, you need to stand out.

How to Self-Syndicate Articles to Create a Buzz for Your Books

With the release of my latest book, I searched for ways to promote just like the rest of you did. I maintained a sharp website with links to where readers can buy my book, obtained almost fifty endorsements before the book was even released, sought out publications who would review my book or give me an interview and even hob-nobbed with authors whose books are similar to mine to exchange book ads for free. While these are excellent promotional tactics to take, there's another marketing strategy that will not only sell your books, but will turn you into an instant expert.

Locating Top Book Agents

Finding a competent book agent that will actually work diligently for you to help you reach your goals can be a lot tougher than you may think. Because there are so many different kinds of literary agents out there, it is important to be careful when picking one for your own needs.

Partnering to Market Your Book

Going it alone to publish your book may appeal to many people but if you partner with another author or two, things will really change and for the better

Best Places to Market Your Book

Bookstores are not always the best place to market your books. There are many options available if you just get a little creative.

Create a Sales Letter to Extend Your Book's Life

Speakers, coaches, professionals and other small businesses are great at getting their books written and launched. They want their targeted audience to know about their book so their visibility is strong.Keep your book and business alive for years when you write a sales letter.

Business Marketing and Small Business How To Book Length Discussed

If you go to any bookstore you will be amazed that the number of business marketing and small business how-to books on the shelves. Every month or so I will go to a bookstore and browse through the new marketing books to see if anyone has written anything new or anything that I don't know.

Five Things You MUST Do In Order To Sell Your Books

Want to sell more books? Learn from an expert the Five Things You MUST Do In Order To Sell Your Books.

Write–Publish–Speak

After writing and re-writing your manuscript it barely resembles the first draft. Then after interminable rejections and more re-writes—Eureka! You achieve victory. You nail an editor who finds your query letter and synopsis irresistible, your manuscript saleable. You convince the publisher you understand the business end of the business, i.e. you will work diligently with the editor on revisions; you will do whatever legwork is necessary to help market your book. You have a signed contract in hand.

I'm Giving Away My Proven Formula on How to Get a Book Published

If you are going to follow any formula on how to get a book published you’d better make sure it comes from an established bestselling author. My proven formula does…

Book Promotion Guide 101

No matter how old as an author you are, you always want your book to be the best in its category. Only applying ‘book promotion techniques’ can ensure this. Because of growing competition book promotion has become a daunting task, which can leave even a veteran publicist dithering for ideas

Low Budget Marketing Ideas

It can be difficult for new or unknown authors to get exposure for their book, especially if it is self-published or POD. But they don't have to be at the mercy of the chain book stores to schedule events for them; there are other options.

How to Find More Readers for Your Book Online

Find the niche market for your book. Find your target audience online.