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Book Launch

A book launch is a big deal for any author. We’ve got advice and ideas to help you plan and succeed at getting your book promotion off the ground.

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How To Get People To Your Book Signing

Creative and thoughtful planning will help you fill the house for your book launch, book signing, or next big literary event.
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The eight elements of a successful eBook launch

If you’re finishing up your next book, stop writing and consider these points to increase your chances for a successful eBook launch – because a delayed book launch is better than a bad book launch.
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How To Do Market Research For Your Book

This post addresses market research for your book and the how to focus on the key elements that will help you craft a book that has the potential to be a best seller.
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Planning And Capitalizing On Your Book’s Pre-Sale

Your book's pre-sale period is crucial to your book's chances of success for so many reasons. Still, it's one of the least understood facets of a book's release. Hopefully, this post will change that.
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10 Book Launch Don’ts

Here are 10 important things you should avoid to help ensure you have a successful book launch — in the short- and long-term.
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Your Book Launch Timeline: Develop A Three-Phase Plan

There are a lot of variables that go into a book launch – there isn't a single template that will work for everyone – but consider approaching your book launch timeline in three phases.
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Your Book Needs A Pre-Sale Period To Be Successful

A pre-sale period gives you an opportunity to build a foundation for your book’s success. Without spending the time and energy to make sure that foundation is ready, your book sales will suffer.

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