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How to Run a Successful Book Giveaway: Tips for Authors by Jeyran Main
Book giveaways are an effective marketing strategy for increasing visibility, attracting new readers, and generating excitement around your work. When executed strategically, a giveaway can boost your book’s discoverability, encourage reviews, and grow your mailing list. Understanding the steps to plan, promote, and manage a giveaway ensures maximum impact.
Read MoreHow to Build a Loyal Reader Base: Strategies for Authors by Jeyran Main
A loyal reader base is one of the most valuable assets for any author. These readers not only purchase your books but also provide reviews, recommend your work to others, and eagerly anticipate future releases. Building this community requires consistent engagement, meaningful content, and authentic connections.
Read MoreThrough Any Fire by Katherine Carter (Book Review #2190)
Through Any Fire is a pulse-pounding, slow-burn romance that blends second-chance love with high-stakes action and emotional grit. Katherine Carter’s debut novel doesn’t just explore rekindled passion—it throws it into a whirlwind of danger, betrayal, and redemption.
Read MoreThe Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)
Tamás Szikszai’s The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool is a wildly inventive and razor-sharp satirical romp through a dystopian sci-fi future that feels eerily plausible, and all too human. With the madcap spirit of Douglas Adams and the dystopian edge of Black Mirror, Szikszai crafts a world where mega-corporations dictate reality, algorithms rule thought, and toilets are no longer sacred spaces.
Read MoreHow 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.
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