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Word-of-mouth has always been one of the most powerful tools for book promotion, and in today’s digital world, influencers have taken that idea to a new level. From BookTok reviewers to niche podcasters, here's how to identify and connect with the right book influencers to promote your work.
Read MoreShelf space is precious, but your book deserves a spot. Follow our 6 must-dos for approaching bookstores — from professional production to treating your book like a business — and give your title its best chance at earning shelf space.
Read MoreWebinars are more than a business tool — they’re a stage for authors to show personality, generate book sales, and grow a global audience. It’s such an effective medium that we use a webinar series ourselves to share knowledge with our authors! To get you started with this powerful tool, Smith Publicity CEO, Sandy Poirier Smith, offers her advice for harnessing webinars to grow, connect, and shine.
Read MoreAs 2025 approaches, we’re looking back at some of our most insightful and motivating blog posts from this past year. Here’s a curated list of our top 10 posts of 2024 — jam packed with tips and advice to inspire your publishing journey in the year ahead.
Read MoreA professional review can be a golden ticket to boost your book’s credibility and build buzz that wins readers! Our friends at Smith Publicity share 5 valuable tips to make the most of professional book reviews.
Read MoreEngaging the right readers is essential to find the appreciation and success your book deserves. To help reach the readers who will love your book, our friends at Smith Publicity share 3 valuable tips for researching your book’s target audience.
Read MoreWhen your book is not market-ready, you risk your ability to appeal to readers and ultimately diminish your sales potential. If you want to pave the way to publishing success, you’ll need these 6 must-have elements of market-ready books.
Read MoreAs we turn the page on 2023, we’re looking back at 10 of our most insightful and motivating blog posts of the last year. We hope our selection helps to inspire your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead. See you in 2024!
Read MoreWhen a company sends you the perfect email at the perfect time, it can feel like magic. Book marketing expert Zoe Mathers details how authors can harness the magic of email automation to better understand your ideal readers and sell more books.
Read MoreIs book marketing something you dread? You’re not alone — many authors feel intimidated by the idea of selling. So, to help change your perspective for the better, Zoe Mathers joins us to offer 5 tips on how to market your book if (you think) you hate book marketing.
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