Authors have heard the same things over and over again on how to market their books: you must be on social media, you must be a big fan of your genre, you must create a dedicated fan base, etc. And while that’s all solid advice, most of it is geared toward reaching a general readership. Depending on what you’re writing, there are many more opportunities to grow your readership and visibility. The following tips are ultimately meant for authors writing in niche genres—we’re talking knitting books, self-help books, cookbooks, fitness books, anything directed at a very specific market—but any author could find ways to implement this advice.
Marketing
Building a Social Media Following for Aspiring Authors
By Melinda Jasmine Crouchley
Where do you go first? Out of the plethora of social media options available, which is going to net you the most bang for your buck? Which is going to be the most efficient and effective use of your time?
Rise in the Ranks with SEO Techniques
By Vivian Nguyen
One of the best ways you can build your brand and put your book out there is through developing your website. This serves as a place where your readers can learn more about you and your book, locate you on social media, find promotional events, and more. But with over 3.5 billion Google searches made every day, how do you ensure your website stands out? Ooligan Press encourages authors to utilize search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to bump your site higher in the ranks. Continue reading for simple tips to help your book reach the peak of its potential!
Gendered Language in Book-Marketing Copy
By Emma Hovley
Book-marketing language, particularly copywriting, is a critical part of how publishers reach their readers, and the predicted gender of a target audience has long been a particularly important consideration when determining the most effective language to use. But with readers increasingly expressing frustration with overtly gendered language in book-marketing copy, it’s clear that such methods are outdated, and book marketers and copywriters should look to gender-neutral language to describe their titles.
Writing Review Requests
By Elise Hitchings
Reviews are an important part of marketing a book, but how do you get those reviews?
Guerrilla Marketing: How Does It Work?
By Dani Nicholson @danielluhh72
You might be asking yourself, How can my target audience read my book if they don’t even know about it? How can I make my product stand out? Is it possible to market my product on a budget? The answer to your questions might just be guerrilla marketing.