By Andra Watkins Are you an author who’s interested in working with libraries? Whether an author has one book or twenty, libraries are still one of the best ways to connect with engaged readers. In a world overrun with choices, library patrons rely on librarians to turn them on to new books and emerging authors. Even though author programs are
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Standing out in a crowed marketplace is something that smart authors and publishers do. We have raved about it in the past, and here’s another example from the marketing folks at Publishers Group Canada, when they shipped an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of the latest Ann Cleeves thriller. Check out this previous post about Attention Market Packaging on a Peter
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SALES ON KOBO TOPPED ALL OTHER VENDORS DURING MY FIRST GLOBAL DISCOUNT-PRICE PROMOTION By Diana Deverell This result surprised me. I’m an ex-pat American living in Denmark and I own a Kobo Mini eReader and a Kobo tablet. I love Kobo. The only eBooks I buy elsewhere are ones sold directly by the author or in bundles. However, through the
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In this industry where thousands of new titles are published every week, it’s in a publisher’s and author’s best interest to do everything they can to make their book stand out. KWL often advises authors to consider the cover, their author brand and a strong synopsis in order to help their book stand out within an online catalog listing. But
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Attention all Kobo Writing Life Authors! Summer is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a 50% off sale–fully supported by Kobo? This special sale will start in the U.S. today (June 22nd) and in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand on Saturday, June 25th. The sale ends in all territories on Monday, June 27th. Customers will be able to redeem 50% off
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