Book marketing, publicity & creative April round-up
I've found the latest blogs, news, podcasts and more on all book marketing, publicity and creative topics. Latest thinking from both indie and traditional publishing thinking and the wider digital marketing landscape, all in one place.
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Book Marketing, Publicity & Creative Latest
Cracking the code - Successfully Using Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) to Boost Book Sales (video) - Brian Meeks for ALLi
8 Ways to Create Thumb-Stopping Social Media Content - Mailchimp
A Smarter Author Platform for the Digital Era of Publishing - Jane Friedman for Writer Unboxed
How To Use Video Marketing Like A Hollywood Director - Joanna Penn at The Creative Penn
To Host a Book Launch Event or Not, That is the Question - Helen Lewis, LiterallyPR
The Art of the Book Launch (video) - April 2018 Ask ALLi Beginners' Self-Publishing Salon
What Should I Put on My Author Website?- John Burke for Ingram Spark
Anne Jordan and Mitch Goldstein Shed Light on the Cover of M. Joy's The Unnaturals - Spine Magazine
Effective SnapChat Marketing Strategy (podcast) - Target Internet
Online PR - How to Locate and Pitch Bloggers - Stephanie Chandler, Non-Fiction Author Association
Why marketers should listen carefully to the audio revolution - Emily Jones for Four Communications
5 Easy Ways to Build Your Online Presence - Aer.io Blog
How to Write an Amazon Book Description That Sells - Reedsy Blog
How to Write a Killer Author Bio - Reedsy Blog
Evergreen posts
So what’s this GDPR malarkey then? - Bookswarm blog
Building your author newsletter lists - Lounge Marketing
Writing effective blurbs by author, Kerry Wilkinson - Lounge Marketing
The best book marketing podcasts - Lounge Marketing
Twitter for authors - Lounge Marketing
Building your author marketing platform - Lounge Marketing
BookBub Ads for Beginners with Adam Croft, part of ALLi Indie Author Fringe
How To Get Your Book Selected By A Book Club - Book Marketing Tools
8 Tips to Grow Book Sales by Promoting Backlist Titles - Are.io Blog
Promote Your Book on a Budget - Aer.io Blog
Creating an Effective and Timely Book Publicity Plan - Reedsy
8 Tips to Grow Book Sales by Promoting Backlist Titles - Are.io Blog
Courses
Learn how to use Amazon Marketing Services - Free course from Dave Chesson's Kindlepreneur