12 Ways to Keep Your Nonfiction Book In the News

Publishers are willing to publicize nonfiction books when they're released, but they rarely do much after the launch to keep books in the news, even though most deserve ongoing media exposure. Here are some easy things you can do to generate continuing publicity for your title. Use a mix of these ideas to develop a 12-month publicity plan that will provide the support your book needs.

As E-Book Author You Can Successfully Sell Your Expertise Online

E-book publishing do not differ much from printed book publishing; what makes the difference is the initial cost, which is much lower for e-books. There is no printing cost at all. You just convert your text into e-book format and you are ready to go.

Book Publicity - A Powerful Approach

Learn simple but powerful book publicity tips. There is absolutely no reason not to learn and not to succeed.

Getting Valuable Insight to Help You Write Your Next E-Book

As an author of e-books often I find that the most valuable insight I get is from people who know little if anything about the subject matter. This is because you gain insight into the various questions of the readers and novices who may read your book. In fact they may know nothing about the subject or topic you are writing about.

Promote Your Books Locally

Using your local community is a great way to promote your books! First, visit some of the local shops in your area. Ask to speak with the manager and explain that you're a local author.

A Book Award Adds Value to Your Book

Book awards bring exposure to books. Exposure generates sales. Sales mean more money in your pocket. Pursuing those book awards that allow publishers or authors to nominate their own titles can be a worthwhile activity for your book marketing efforts.

You Are The Expert

When you author a book on a particular subject, you become an expert on that subject. In marketing your books, you must accept this and proceed as an expert.

The Agenting Process Explained - Part 1

You have to find an agent or you won't get a publisher. Here are some secrets on How to Find a Mega Agent.

Self Publishing Made Simple

Solutions for the up and coming writer of today. Create your own iPod book with ease and simplicity and cut through the years that the process used to take.

Getting Your Book Published is Only Half the Battle

Seeing your book in print is not nearly enough anymore. You have to get out there and sell it.

Does Your Novel Have Commercial Appeal?

How to tell if your novel will be well-received by prospective agents and publishers based on its commercial appeal -- or lack thereof.

Market & Promote Your New Book By Writing Articles

There are ways new authors can increase their visibility and grow their credibility in order to boost the sales of their books. One clearly inexpensive way is by writing and publishing articles. The articles would pertain to a subject directly related to your book. In the past, getting articles published in newspapers, magazines, and trade journals, etc. was difficult and time consuming. If the article was accepted, it took weeks and months before it was published. Nowadays, because there are thousands of online publishers constantly craving for fresh content you can write an article in the morning and have it published in the afternoon.

9 Tips To Help New Authors Market & Promote Their Books

Your book is your baby. Don't expect anyone else to care for it. Don't expect the publishing company to do all the publicity for it. This is especially true if this is your first book. You have to be the one to sell it. You have to identify yourself as a salesperson for your book and commit to marketing and promoting it.