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Comp Titles: How To Find Them And Use Them To Sell Your Book
Comp title is just short for “comparable title.” It’s an already published book that has something in common with your unpublished manuscript, and including it in your query or cover letter helps the agent or editor understand where your book would sit on the shelves of a bookstore, or what readers would be likely to purchase your book.


How My Children's Book Got 100 Amazon Reviews in Just 5 Days
I've had a few people reach out to me asking about how I was able to get 100+ Amazon book reviews in just 5 days for my book, Scribbaloo and the Color Cruncher. So, I would like to share with everyone my journey and what I focused on, so that it may benefit others.


How To Use AI For Marketing Your Books
Here are some of the ways that authors can… and should…use AI. Not to write or create books…but to help market them more efficiently.


The 4 Ps of Marketing For Self-Publishers
When most self-published authors think about marketing, they think about what they can do AFTER the book is complete to promote it…but that’


The Big List: What To Pack For Your Next Book Event
Vendor events - like craft fairs, holiday festivals, and conferences - can be great places to sell books and market yourself as a local auth


Do Traditional Publishers Really Take Care Of Marketing?
One of the biggest myths about traditional publishing is that a traditional publisher will take care of all of the marketing for you.


Children’s Book Marketing For Introverts: 7 Ways To Put Yourself Out There...While Staying Home
Marketing your children’s book might be even harder than writing it in the first place!


Booklinker for Book Marketing: What It Is and Why You Need It!
There are tons of link shorteners out there but my favorite, by far, is Booklinker.


How To Build A Social Media Following When You Aren’t Published…Yet
Every author I know is trying to “build their following” on social media. Why? Because each follower is a potential cheerleader, fan, and...


7 Things To Do At An Author Visit - Besides Read The Book!
One of the most rewarding parts of being a children’s book author is getting to do school visits! With those eager young faces smiling up...


Book Inspired Halloween Costumes for Kid Lit Authors
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and publishing a Halloween picture book is definitely on my bucket list! But you...


What are Micro-Influencers?
Micro-influencers are the next big thing in marketing. If you're looking for book sales, micro-influencers can be just as effective...


4 Ways to Make This Book Launch Better Than Your Last!
You just had your first book launch, and you're still on cloud nine. Don't get me wrong, you're exhausted but there's something so...


How to Run Successful Amazon Ads to Your Book
As an author, one of the biggest challenges you may face is getting your book in front of potential readers. While there are many...


SEO for Authors - 5 Quick Tips
When I started my author journey, I knew how important it was to have a website so I got a simple one up and running. I'd heard of SEO...
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