Book Marketing

This list is by no means complete because marketing strategies continue to evolve. I will add to this list as I find new resources. If you have one that you would like to share, please feel free to contact me.

Books

Book Marketing from A to Z: You’ll get tons of ideas on how to market your books from the 300 authors that were included in this book.

Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking: Has some great resources, although it was published before social media really took off. It’s a great place to start.

POD People: Beating the Print-on-Demand Stigma: This book is inspiring because Jeremy Robinson started off self-publishing on Lulu and became a bestselling author. He’ll tell you exactly how he did it and how you can, too.

Aiming at Amazon: The NEW Business of Self Publishing, or How to Publish Your Books with Print on Demand and Online Book Marketing on Amazon.com: A great resource for non-fiction writers

The Web-Savvy Writer: Book Promotion With A High-Tech Twist, Second Edition: If you’re new to Internet Marketing, this book is a good place to start.

Twitter Revolution: How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way We Do Business & Market Online: If you’re brand new to social media, you must read this book. It will teach you not only the in’s and out’s of Twitter, but will also teach you proper etiquette and how to grow your follower list.

The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success: A comprehensive guide to social media.

Book Marketing Websites

Book Marketing & Book Promotion: Creating Bestsellers
Book Marketing Network

Online PR Services

Pump Up Your Book Promotion: This is a fabulous service, which helps authors promote their books online. I used this service after I published Prosperity, and it really helped me get the word out about my book. Owner, Dorothy Thompson is great to work with.