Is my back cover blurb / book description important to get discovered? Yes, extremely important! Retailers like Amazon use algorithm similar to Google’s search engine and a good book description will give your title a sales boost. But how to write the perfect book description? Start with looking at your competitors. Go to your book …
Amazon allows your book to be listed with two (2) book categories with initial release. You can choose from the major categories (54 main headings with hundreds of subheadings – see list here. However, listings with those major categories will have intense competition. Let’s take again the mystery fiction book example – see list here. …
📈Optimize your search keywords Choose keywords which have acceptable search volume but low competition (and are of course relevant to your book). You can have seven keywords for your book. Again, when you search the keywords — make sure that the first page of results aren’t filled with authority figures and best-sellers. 📈Optimize your category …
You need to focus on marketing and building a brand. Don’t get trapped into thinking that you’re done, because publishing a book is like having a business. And it’s important that you start treating it like one. 🎩
The car with the fastest engine does not win. Rather, it’s the little consistent moves the driver and the team make that will decide if they win. In the publishing world, the car engine is the foundation of your book. This is your cover, writing, editing, and formatting. The book with the best engine does …
I usually compare publishing a book to a Formula 1 race. 🏎 📚 Read More »
We all know Amazon’s book market is extremely competitive… And no – it’s not just about having a professional book. And by a ‘professional’ book, I mean: 1. Good and error-free writing2. Professional layout/formatting3. Stunning cover4. Enticing title, blurb, and description A professional book matters, but what also matters is bringing people to your book… …
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📌 Build an audience using Facebook and Instagram (and optimize your profile with an image and link to your book) 📌 Build an email list and send them weekly emails they find interesting/useful. At the bottom of each email place a link to your book. 📌 Participate in Facebook groups that are relevant to your …
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Go to Amazon and select Kindle Store – when typing the first word Amazon will automatically suggest keywords that are well searched (see attached image) Go through all of Amazon’s suggested keywordsGo to Amazon and select Kindle Store – when typing the first word Amazon will automatically suggest keywords that are well searched (see attached …
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Hey authors! Today’s post is about Amazon Book Marketing using Simple Category Research strategies. There’s a very simple way to increase your book’s exposure by taking advantage of maximizing the categories your book is listed in. Read more below… Understanding Book Categories Amazon allows your book to be listed with two (2) book categories with …
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Cover, title, description – make sure your book has a nice cover, a nice title, and a nice description before you even begin promotion. I guarantee that it will be extremely difficult to sell a book that people judge negatively. Social media – post at least 3 times a week on social media. Posts should …