As February comes to a close, so does Black History Month. If you’re like me, your list of articles to read included several notable historical figures––from Martin Luther King Jr. to Katherine Johnson, whose trailblazing work for NASA, which inspired the film “Hidden Figures,” and who sadly passed away yesterday. But before the month winds […]
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How to Write a Press Release and Get Book Reviews: Common Mistakes, Tips, and Tricks for Authors
Hey authors! I’m taking a break from my book launch posts to tackle a question I get ALL the time: “How can I get more book reviews!?” First, if you’re self-publishing a book and want it to sell, you’re going to need a quality press release that earns you book reviews. Why? Book reviews legitimize […]
What Amazon Top Reviewers Want in a Book Review Request
Everyone knows the power of a positive book review from an Amazon Top Reviewers. But what does it take to get a look from these exclusive readers? What do they want in a review request? In this post, I’ll provide self-published authors with critical insight about Amazon Top Reviewers. My hope is that this info […]
20 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of October 2018
Halloween is around the corner. Ready to read something sinister, spooky, or downright disturbing? Check out our list of the 20 best Sci-Fi and Fantasy books of October 2018. 1. Always Look on the Bright Side Eric Idle In this memoir, Eric Idle (of Monty Python fame) takes us on a journey from his childhood in […]
The 9 Best Debut Books Of 2018 By Female Authors (Female and Gender Non-Binary Authors)
There’s a long-standing trend in literature that favors male over female authors. Publishers give disproportionally more space to male writers. Media outlets seek male reviewers. In turn, we see more books on the shelves with male protagonists. In the US, only 30% of books translated into English are written by women. That said, it’s not […]
How To Launch Your Book Like a Pro
Self-published books don’t sell on their own. If you want your book to make a splash, or a bestseller list, you need to get your book into the hands of readers. And, if you’re serious about that, you need a book launch plan. As writers, we spend months, even years, preparing manuscripts. We shell out […]
The 10 Best Sci-Fi Books of 2018 (So Far)
It’s been an amazing year in books, particularly for Sci-Fi readers. From fun, breezy reads to murder mysteries that make you think, 2018 has brought something new and exciting for every kind of Sci-Fi books fan. Check out these new titles and tell us what you think! 1.Elysium Fire by Alastair Reynolds Elysium Fire is […]
Get More Book Reviews – Part 5: Give Reviews to Receive Reviews
How to Get More Book Reviews Part 5: Give to Receive Reviews Online book reviews can be an independent author’s best friend, and like any good friendship you only get out of it what you put in. This leads us to our last tip for getting online book reviews – posting your own reviews […]
How to Get More Book Reviews – Part 4: How to Attract Outside Reviewers
How to Get More Book Reviews Part 4: How to Attract Outside Reviewers The key to getting online book reviews is not to focus on choosing the very best strategy, but to maintain a persistence and work ethic in carrying out any strategy you choose. There is an overabundance of strategies to go […]
How to Get More Book Reviews – Part 3: Prime Placements for a Call to Action
How to Get More Book Reviews Part 3: Prime Placements for a Call to Action So far in our How to Get More Book Reviews series, we’ve touched upon the art of reaching out to and motivating personal connections and various-sized fan bases to post online reviews for your ebook. We’ve come to learn […]