Book Publicity and Marketing
1. Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_mkt.htm
--Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review is an organization committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. This links to independent publicists, publications, and sources for publicity and marketing services to authors.
2. How to Market Your e-Book
http://writetodone.com/how-market-ebooks/
--An interview with Jim Kukral on how to make your ebook successful!
3. How to Get Major Publications to Review Your Book
http://www.novelpublicity.com/2012/01/how-to-get-major-publications-to-review-your-book-10-invaluable-tips-youll-wish-you-had-yesterday/
--An article packed with tips on how to get major publications to select your book for review, from knowing publishing cycles to proper follow-up protocol!
4. How To Launch An Effective Book Marketing Campaign Without A
Publisher's Support
http://janefriedman.com/2013/11/12/book-marketing-101/
-- The main requirement is time and energy: here's the rest of what it will take to run your own book marketing campaign.
5. 89 Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/
--From increasing your web presence to building a fan base and building an online and offline brand.
6. The Media Release and Your New Book
http://sanfranciscobookreview.com/tag/kate-bandos/
-- If you're just doing one media release when your new book comes out - you're missing the boat. Here are details on different kinds of media releases and their purposes.
Publisher Resources
1. Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_res.htm
--From societies and organizations to study groups, primers on publicity for publishers and much more, this link provides a smorgasbord of links and articles.
2. How to Self-Publish Your Book on Amazon
http://mashable.com/2011/07/19/self-publish-amazon-createspace/
--An article on how to self-publish on the Amazon platform using CreateSpace and Amazon's resources.
Writer Resources
1. Midwest Book Review's link to writer resources
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/writers.htm
--Websites offering tricks, tips and advice for professional and amateur writers alike.
2. Online Resources
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/magazine.htm
--Web-based publications, from newspapers to e-magazines that utilize reviews or publicize books.
3. Book Seller Associations
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pubassoc.htm
-- Bookseller groups and associations.
4. How To Launch An Effective Book Marketing Campaign Without A
Publisher's Support
http://janefriedman.com/2013/11/12/book-marketing-101/
-- The main requirement is time and energy: here's the rest of what it will take to run your own book marketing campaign.
5. 89 Book Marketing Ideas
http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/
--From increasing your web presence to building a fan base and building an online and offline brand.
For Your Reference
1. Mirriam-Webster
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
--Provides an online dictionary and thesaurus; also quizzes, a 'word of the day' mailing list, and more.
2. Synonyms
http://www.synonym.com/
--Quite simply, "…the web's best resource for English synonyms, antonyms, and definitions. Type in a word and the synonym finder will come up with a list of synonyms. Check out the most popular online synonym searches to find the right word for any occasion. Use the antonym tool to find find antonyms and check out the definitions feature to read the definition."
H0w-To
1. Write A Synopsis Of Your Novel
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html
-- What makes a novel description mesmerizing? It's the emotions: learn how to incorporate them into a synopsis that can sell your book to publishers, agents, and readers!
2. Where To Begin In Writing A Synopsis
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/holly-robinson/book-synopsis-tips_b_2426724.html
-- It's scary, but it's important: a good synopsis can sell an idea you haven't even written about yet!
