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How to Price Your Book for Maximum Sales: Strategies for Authorsn by Jeyran Main
Pricing a book correctly is a critical step in achieving both sales and visibility. Set it too high, and readers may hesitate to purchase; too low, and you risk undervaluing your work. Understanding your audience, genre standards, and marketing goals ensures your book reaches readers while maximizing profitability.
Research Genre and Market Standards
The first step in pricing is understanding what similar books sell for in your genre. Middle-grade fiction, romance, self-help, and nonfiction all have different price expectations. Browse platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Kobo to compare prices of top-selling titles. Knowing the market allows you to set a competitive price that aligns with reader expectations while reflecting the quality of your work.
Read MoreYesterday’s Voices: Words To Live By by A. A. Willis (Book Review #2188)
Yesterday’s Voices: Words To Live By is a beautifully curated anthology that brings timeless wisdom into the fast-paced realities of modern life. Compiled by A. A. Willis, this fourth volume in the Yesterday’s Voices series offers readers a meditative journey through poetic, philosophical, and spiritual literature, blending classical thought with present-day relevance.
Read MoreYour Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2187)
Oyindamola Dosunmu’s Your Tomorrow Was Today is a striking and powerful debut—one that pulses with emotional gravity, cultural resonance, and a fierce literary voice. Set between the energetic bustle of Lagos City and the evocative terrain of Eastern Nigeria, this novel invites readers into the intimate, complex world of Karen, a woman forced to reckon with love, loss, and the echoes of a past she thought she left behind.
Read MoreWhat Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)
Jonathan Bockian’s What Was Forbidden is a masterfully woven tale of love, loss, ideology, and resilience set in the cloistered yet richly complex world of the Venice Ghetto in 1672. Inspired by a real historical murder, Bockian’s debut novel is a gripping literary mystery that explores not only who committed the crime—but why society might wish it were left unsolved.
Read MoreHow to Effectively Market Your Book: Strategies That Work for Authors by Jeyran Main
Marketing a book is as important as writing it. Even the best manuscripts can go unnoticed without a strategic plan to reach readers. Effective book marketing involves understanding your audience, leveraging multiple platforms, and consistently promoting your work.
Read MoreAdding a Point by Amir Szuster (Book Review #2186)
In Adding a Point, author Amir Szuster invites readers into a beautifully concise world where very short stories—most under 200 words—carry surprising emotional weight and philosophical resonance. This collection of 55 flash fiction pieces is a celebration of literary minimalism, proving that brevity, when paired with insight and intentionality, can deliver an experience as deep and moving as a full-length novel.
Read MoreAlias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)
Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the bonds of family, the burden of memory, and the unsettling tension between technology and truth.
Read MoreSinging the Forge by G.H. Mosson (Book Review #2218)
In Singing the Forge, G.H. Mosson presents a collection of poetry that feels at once deeply personal and broadly resonant, offering readers a lyrical meditation on what has shaped us as individuals and as a community across time. The book is structured to intertwine the poet’s own reflections with vivid glimpses into the lives of men and women spanning the past two centuries, creating a chorus of voices that remind us how personal history and collective history are inseparably linked.
Read MoreHow to Turn Your Manuscript into a Marketable Product: From Draft to Book Launch By Jeyran Main
Writing a manuscript is an incredible achievement, but the journey doesn’t end there. Turning your draft into a marketable product requires careful planning, professional presentation, and strategic promotion. Understanding each stage of the publishing process ensures your book not only reaches readers but also makes a strong impression.
Professional Editing and Proofreading
The first step in preparing your manuscript for the market is professional editing. This includes developmental editing, which focuses on story structure, pacing, and character development, as well as copyediting, which ensures grammar, punctuation, and style are polished. Proofreading is the final step, catching typos or formatting errors before publication. Investing in professional editing elevates the quality of your work, builds reader trust, and increases the likelihood of positive reviews.
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