Book Promo Stacking [& How to Ace It]
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How to Create an Author Media Kit [Includes Author Media Kit Examples]
The author media kit is a comprehensive package that provides all the necessary information…
How to Get Noticed as a Writer—Before and After Getting Published
With millions of books published each year, including approximately 3 million self-published works, standing…
How to Use BISAC Codes to Increase Your Book's Visibility on Amazon
Metadata in publishing is the information about a book: it includes the author, title,…
7 Best Book Marketing Services & Tactics to Consider
There’s no way around it. To succeed in self-publishing, you’ve got to promote. But…
6 Effective Ways to Build an Author Brand
Effective author branding strategies are essential for writers to establish their unique identity and…
10 Tips on How to Build a Fanbase of Readers
Amid all the tactics and best practices in the publishing world, here’s what to…
Business Tips for Authors: From Publishing Industry Insights to Long Term Business Models
With millions of books published annually, standing out requires not just talent but strategic…
Book Bargains: How to Ace Book Promotion Campaigns with PublishDrive
Key takeaways: Book promotions are essential for expanding the reader base, building buzz,…
PublishDrive's Black Friday Special: 25% OFF for New and Existing Clients 🎁
The season of incredible deals and opportunities has arrived, and for authors and publishers,…
Publishing & Marketing Strategies Used by Publishing Companies
Understanding what publishing companies do beyond mere content creation when it comes to marketing…
How to Harness Digital Marketing in the Publishing Industry
Want to self-publish a book successfully? By successfully, I mean building a following of…
Amazon Ads Tool from PublishDrive: How to Use It to Increase Your Sales
You're selling books on Amazon but want to sell more? Well, using Amazon ads…
Email Marketing For Authors. How to Build an Email List Using Different Tactics
Building a robust email list is among the most powerful tools in marketing for…
How to Promote Your Audiobooks: 14 Tips to Use in Audiobook Promotion
With the demand for audio content soaring to new heights, indie authors and publishers…
The Importance of Book Reviews for Authors
This is crucial: before investing your sweet time, money, and energy into your book…
How to Launch a Book on Social Media
When you’re ready to publish your book, don’t miss out on creating a big…
Guide on How to Use BookTok as an Author: Get Your Book on BookTok
We know TikTok, the popular social media platform widely known for its video snippets…
Facebook Ads for Authors (Simple Guide!)
With nearly 3 billion monthly users, Facebook is still the largest social media channel…
Guide to Amazon Ads: Power Your Book Sales
You’re selling books on Amazon, but how to increase book sales on Amazon? Using…
How to Create a Book Marketing Plan (+ Book Marketing Timeline Example)
Congrats on choosing the path of self-publishing! This is no easy feat. You have…
How Do You Advertise a Book?
You successfully self-published your manuscript. But how do you advertise a book? Learning how…
Top Print-on-Demand Companies to Know in 2024
Are you interested in selling print versions of your book but not sure if…
How to Self-Publish a Book [The Ultimate Indie Author Guide]
You’ve probably done your research and realized you’re one of those authors who can…
Ebook Metadata: How to Manage Book Details to Increase Book Sales
There is much talk about book metadata, given its importance to authors and publishers…
Book Blurbs: 8 Tips to Get Them Right
Book design is known to make or break book sales, so it’s no wonder…
Pre-Orders for Self-Published Authors. How to Set Up Pre-Orders with PublishDrive
If you are curious about what pre-orders mean, think of it as a small…
What Is an Advance Reader Copy? Build Your ARC Team and Get Book Reviews
Reader reviews are crucial for boosting ebook sales for self-published authors. They can: While…
How to BookBub Ads: Tips to Know
As a self-publishing indie, you have to market the heck out of your book.
Free and Paid Book Promotion Services To Check Out in 2024
Publishing your book(s) is not the final step of the process. You need to…
Goodreads Giveaways: How to Get Started & Why Should Authors Host Book Giveaways
You have always been an author, even before you published a book. Everyone around…
How to Use Your Author Website for Book Marketing
This is a guest post by Erika Rykun. Erika Rykun is a book nerd…
How to Promote Your Book on YouTube
Self-publishing entails taking matters into your own hands, essentially the entire publishing process. This…
What Is Bookstagram and How Authors Can Use It for Self-Promotion [Bookstagram Hashtags Included]
Social media is a great place where you can self-promote your books. But are…
23 Book Reviewers to Reach Out To
You finally self-published your book. Congrats! Here’s your next move: landing as many book…
How to Make a Book Trailer and Promote Your Novel Visually
People spend a lot of time browsing or watching short-form videos. This opens up…
Christmas Book Publishing Tips For The Holiday Season
Every holiday season is a busy one for authors, with most book sales happening…
8 Christmas Book Promotion Ideas and Strategies To Boost Your Sales
The holiday season is upon us. I know, I know, there are still 95…
Pinterest for Authors: Your Essential Guide for 2024
You may use Pinterest for recipes or fashion ideas, but did you know that…
Your Guide to Author Business Cards. Design Successful Cards in 4 Quick Steps
Author business cards in the digital age? Yes, writers create business cards to simplify…
Complete Guide to Social Media for Self-Published Authors in 2024
Social media has become a part of our daily lives. When we wish to…
20 Talented Authors to Follow on Twitter to See How They Engage with Their Followers
You probably know the importance of author's pages on Facebook. Twitter is another social…
How to Create a Facebook Author Page to Maximize Exposure on Social Media
Social media exposure is a must for every author. It can help you when…
12 Book Promotion Ideas to Boost Book Sales
As an indie author, walking the route of self-publishing requires marketing as much as…
How to Market Your First Book (For New Authors!)
Seeking insights on how to get your book out there? You got it. Here’s…
How to Create a Waitlist For Your Next EBook? [Decktopus]
Do you have an ebook that is ready to be released, but are you…
Creative Campaigns for Your Book Promotion
💡 This is a guest post by Georgi Mamajanyan from Optify. Georgi is…
Marketing Self Published Books: The Essentials
The entire world experienced quite a frenzy in 2020. You know why: it was…
Self-Publishing Your Book [Ultimate Indie Author Guide]
Self-publishing is tough, but not impossible. This short article will demonstrate what you should…
December 2020 Book Sales Update: Best Book Genres & More!
Everything has changed. What hasn’t changed is our mission to help authors make more…
Plan a Virtual Book Launch Party
Whether because of the pandemic or to reach a wider audience, throwing a virtual…
How To Promote Your Book Online [Webinar Recap]
This year, indies increased digital book sales by 69% via PublishDrive. Running online book…
Top 5 Things To Do Before Book Publishing
Book publishing can feel like a maze, especially for indie authors. With different publishing…
Ultimate Marketing Plan for Authors in 2021
Whether you already published or not, you need a solid marketing plan. As an…
10 Critical Things To Get Right When Doing Amazon Ads For Books
Authors are increasingly looking to Amazon ads to help them sell their books. The…
Most Popular Book Genres during COVID-19 [March 2020]
COVID-19 has affected communities of every size and function, including the book publishing industry.
The Ultimate Guide To Successful Book Promotion
In this post, we’ll explain the five steps to a successful book promotion. Whether…
Top 5 tips for selling books online with PublishDrive
How to sell books online If you are an author or a publishing company,…
Effective Book Marketing: Price Promotions with PublishDrive
More than 1.6 million books were published in 2019 - it has never been…
Email Marketing for Self-Published Authors: Top 3 Tips for Success
"Email Marketing for Self-Published Authors: Top 3 Tips for Success" was written by Ash…
The Ultimate List of Self-Publishing Resources
One of my favorite things about self-publishing is the community. While there’s no guidemap…
Instagram for Authors: Top 7 Tips for Growth
Instagram is a great platform for indie authors to increase readership and engage with…
How I Sell Self-Published Books Using Social Media
“How I Sell Self-Published Books Using Social Media” was written by author Laura Burton.
Alternatives to MailChimp: Which Email Service Provider is Best for Authors?
This article was written by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Marina…
Using Crossovers to Promote your Self-Published Series
“Using Crossovers to Promote Your Self-Published Series” was written by award-winning journalist and USA…
Goodreads for Authors: Top Tips for Success
As a reader, you may have participated in a Goodreads challenge, using it to…
Top 3 Tips to Improve Your Author Brand with Social Media
As an author, you might be thinking, “Why should I waste my time on…
Upcoming Free Webinar: Sell More Books with Public Speaking!
For many authors, public speaking is a source of anxiety. But effective communication skills…
PublishDrive’s Amazon Ebook Advertising Tool Is Better Than Ever
PublishDrive recently became the first self-publishing platform to offer a built-in Amazon ebook advertising…
Amazon Advertising for Ebooks is Now Available through PublishDrive
Amazon’s Sponsored Products ads are among the most powerful marketing tools for authors who…
Don’t Miss Our Free Webinar – Self-Publishing 102: Book Marketing Basics
Marketing is one of the most important elements of an indie author’s career. The…
How to Write a Book Description that Sells
Any quick online search will give you slews of experts sharing how to write…
PublishDrive’s AI helps you find categories for your book
Metadata is very important. We know this. The title, cover image, subtitle and description…
Google’s Talk to Books: Will it Improve Ebook Sales?
I’m all for AI and chatbots – I even designed one! -, but every…
Managing Encoded Metadata Within Your Book
At this point, you already know much more about ebook metadata than you ever…
What Is a Beta Reader and How to Find One
What is a beta reader and how to find one is brought to you…
Amazon AMS Ads: How to utilise them for success?
Successful fantasy writer Karen Myers has recently written an article on her experience with…
The Importance of Book Reviews to Get Your Book Known
This is a guest post by BookRazor writer Sarah Robinson. Read her bio at…
What is the Secret of a Successful Ebook Launch
Are you ready to get published? Great! Why not throw a party? A book…
Ebook Pricing for a Foreign Market – Eurozone and Eastern Europe
It is always exciting to read and write about faraway lands and cultures. But…
Advanced Pricing at PublishDrive
The new Advanced Pricing feature is available now on the platform providing publishers with…
Ebook Marketing Tips That Work – 6 Strategies You Can Follow
We are going to give you some bulletproof ideas to get your book out…
How to Increase Your Ebook Sales – 5 Tips
Do you have a new interesting book for your readers? Great. Do you offer…
How to Effectively Promote Your Ebook on Social Media
PROMOTE YOUR EBOOK ON SOCIAL MEDIA For self-published authors and writers of any kind,…
Ebook Marketing Tips for Beginners: The Starter List
Publishing an ebook worldwide does not guarantee that your potential readers will know about…