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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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Book Launch Tips For Traditional and Self-Published Authors

Toby Neal and Holly Robinson are professional writers, i.e. authors who earn their primary income from writing. Toby is predominantly self-published and Holly mostly traditional, and both have multiple novels and various writing credits to their names. They’re also friends. Earlier this year, both Toby and Holly launched new novels, and in this interview, we find that their strategies and experiences had many similarities – and notable differences.
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How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon

Looking to boost your book's profile on Amazon? We outline seven effective strategies to get Amazon book reviews.
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How To Get Book Reviews

A powerful element of your book marketing plan should be getting book reviews. It's not always easy to do, but here are some ideas for how to go about getting them.
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How to Plan a Book Tour on Your Own

A book tour may sound like some fanciful dream, but plenty of independent authors plan and execute successful book tours. So how do you do it?
Self-published author holding an advance reader copy ARC for early book promotion before official launch

What is an Advance Reader Copy?

An advance reader copy can be great for book promotion to gain interest in your self-published work. Learn more about the benefits and how to print one.
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How to Write a Galley Letter (And Get Book Reviews)

Galleys, or advanced reader copies, are important to your book promotion, and so is your galley letter. You want to put your best foot forward with reviewers and by following these tips, you'll be off to a good start.
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Common-sense Tips To Get People To Your Book Signing

These strategies can help you summon a vibrant audience for your next big literary event or book signing.

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