What are people talking about? What types of books do people read? What kinds of books are people searching for online? For anyone looking to publish a book, whether through self-publishing or not, it’s important to know the answer to these types of questions. The book market influences and is influenced by popular culture. If

Book Promotion Strategies for Getting Discovered by Readers After a self-publishing author has successfully published their book, what comes next? Because of the millions of titles available online and in stores, you need to find strategies for connecting readers with your new book. You have to spread the word about it. Book promotion is essential

When you send your manuscript to a publishing company for consideration, it goes into a pile with thousands of other unsolicited manuscripts. Publishers call this stack the “slush pile,” which says a great deal about the chances of your manuscript getting noticed and, more importantly, getting published. The slush pile is just one reason why

If Goodreads isn’t already part of your book promotion strategy, it needs to be. With 40 million users, the massively popular book recommendation website is an unquestionably powerful tool for self-publishers. By interacting with members, getting reviews, and sharing media on your profile, you can use Goodreads to promote your book directly to readers. Because