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Great Ways to Engage Your Book Audience
Reader demand drives the book buying cycle. So, take every opportunity to let people know about your book. Publishers make sure that books are available for readers to buy. Authors also play a part in creating buzz and excitement for their title and driving readers to the stores or eTailers. Look for free and lower cost opportunities to market such as
There Is a Book Inside You
We encourage you to pursue the vision God has given you to write. If you are researching your publishing options, you have successfully taken the first step toward bringing your vision to fruition. We appreciate you taking the time to consider Christian Living Books. Our team has published works by T. D. Jakes, Myles Munroe, Juanita Bynum and Donnie McClurkin, to name a few.
How to Sell Your Self-Published Book to Bookstores
In the past, getting independent booksellers to shelve self-published books was a difficult prospect. Indie booksellers were reluctant to sell self-published books, based on the old bias that self-published meant poor content or poor quality. But that was then and...
The Latest Book Marketing Trends
There are a whole host of new approaches to book marketing. We’re seeing media outlets revert back to in-person interviews following COVID-19 and indie bookstores taking a turn in the spotlight. A renewed focus on connecting directly with readers has made a huge...
Plan a Book Launch
You’ve completed the arduous but rewarding process of publishing your book. Congrats! Why not host a book launch party to welcome your book baby into the world? Book launch parties are unique in their focus, but above all, they’re still parties. Even if your primary...
High Value Author Newsletters
There’s one distinct difference between a good author and a great author: a good author knows what their audience wants, but a great author knows what their audience needs. They understand who their audience is, what drives them, and, most importantly, how to sell to...
Can I Use That Picture? How to Legally Use Copyrighted Images
What was once a web filled with code and scrolling text, the Internet is now the world’s largest conglomerate of images. And as visual content continues to rule, the number of images available online will only grow. But just because you can Google an image -- and...
How to Leverage Your Existing Network for Book Marketing
Writing your book is a phenomenal accomplishment; the rush of typing those last words and putting the finishing touches on it is akin to climbing a mountain and finally reaching the summit. Once you get to the top, you’re hoping you can stop, enjoy the view, and...
How to Outline a Novel
by Roz Morris Every author has their own way to outline. Some want minimal detail, some want a lot. Some keep the same outline process for every book they write. Some change from book to book—a new method for a new writing experience. Is there anything they all have...
Paperback, Hardcover, Ebook… Consider All Three
by Leigh Pierce When you think of publishing, you may have one format that jumps to the forefront of your mind. Maybe you grew up in libraries and bookstores, so you want a printed book in your hands. Or maybe you grew up with a tablet in hand, so an ebook is your...