How To Successfully Launch A Book In 2020 (With Checklist)
For the right readers, your book will be life-changing. That's critical to remember when you're launching a new book—in 2000, 2020, or 2035, or 2050... Read More
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How To Think About Marketing A Book (The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need)
The #1 question we get, both from current and prospective authors, is this: “How should I approach book marketing once it’s published?” In this guide, I will go over the...Read More
How To Get On The NY Times & Every Other Bestseller Book List
One of the most common questions we get at Scribe is: “How do I get my book on a bestseller list?” Our standard answer: “You’d be better off by totally...Read More
Scribe Guide to How to Make Money with Your Book
One of the most common questions I get from potential authors who are about to write a book is something along the lines of: “How do I use my book...Read More
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How to Create an Author Newsletter (& Do You Even Need One?)
How do you build an audience for your self-published book? There are several ways to go about it, but starting an Author newsletter is typically...Read More
Amazon PPC: How to Set Up Ad Campaigns to Sell Your Book (Complete Guide)
Why do you want to advertise your book? The answer seems obvious. You want to sell more copies. But selling books might not be what you really care about...Read More
How to Build a Successful Book Launch Team (Complete Guide)
At Scribe, we've helped hundreds of new Authors launch their non-fiction book. In all that time, the most common hurdle I've seen people get stuck...Read More
What is a Galley Copy of a Book? (& How to Send Them to Your Network)
The day your book launches will be one of the most exciting parts of publishing your book. After months of hard work, you'll finally get to hold the book...Read More
How to Create a Professional Author Media Kit for Your Book
If you're reaching out to the media about your book launch—whether that's on your own or through a publicist—you’ll need an Author media kit...Read More
How to Become an Amazon Bestseller: A Guide To Reaching #1
Have you ever wondered how some books get that orange Amazon bestseller flag while others never seem to move up in the rankings? On some...Read More
How to Run a Goodreads Book Giveaway (& Maximize Results)
Contrary to what many Authors believe, book giveaways aren't about increasing book sales. They're about increasing awareness of your...Read More
Book Pre-Order Campaign: How to Drive Presales & Create Buzz
Pre-orders can help build buzz for your book, which in turn can build marketing momentum. But many people work harder to get pre-orders than...Read More
How to Hire & Work With Book Publicists (& Do Authors Need One?)
Most Authors don't need a book publicist. That's not to say that having a book publicist won't bring some benefit. But book publicists aren't cheap, and publicity isn't the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow (which is what many Authors think)...Read More
How To Use Media Coverage For Your Book
If you just landed your first podcast interview, TV spot, or online review, congratulations. Getting media coverage for your book is always a moment to celebrate... Read More