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1001 Ways to Market Your Books for Authors & Publishers: Includes over 100 Special Marketing Tips Just for Authors, Now You Can Take a More Active R

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When I received my book contract, my publisher recommended this book, and I hurried out to the library to pick up a copy -- but I found that it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. If you're starting a publishing house of your own, this is an excellent resource, but it's not ideal for authors. I flipped through chapters full of information that didn't apply to me -- and I often felt that authors were an afterthought, spoken to only in the occasional box at the end of a section. I did get a few good ideas from this book, however, and if you're preparing to promote a book of your own, pick it up from the library and page through it. For authors, I recommend Publicize Your Book! by Jacqueline Deval -- it will give you more of what you need.

I am a one-book publisher. About two years ago, when I
first began to think about writing and publishing, I read this
book. I should tell you that I am extremely thrifty and I only
buy books that I will refer to again and again. I'll even admit
that I first read the library's copy of this book. However, after
I read 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, I immediately
placed an order so that I could have a copy of my own. It has
been worth its weight in gold to me. It's the best marketing
tool for books that I know of, with clear explanations and lots
of examples.
If you are an author or a publisher, or even thinking about
becoming one, I strongly suggest that you get this book. I
can't think of a better $20 investment in your book-selling
future.

Lisa Reid, author and publisher of Raising Kids With Just
a Little Cas

I just purchased John's most recent edition and it is absolutely jam packed with every idea you will probably ever need to get your books in the hands of readers. Notice I did not say booksellers because John's advice goes far beyond just getting your book on the shelves. He gets into practically every aspect of promotion and publicity, which is what is needed to sell books these days. John truly is the "King" of book marketing and promotion. He "gets it!"

Mick Hager

Author of MONKEY BUSINESS, 7 Laws of the Jungle for Becoming the Best of the Bunch! A Short Tale of a Company That Gets It!

Gibbs Smith Publisher, March 2007

I would have loved giving you a positive review, however, I can't review something I've not received. This product was ordered and paid for a while ago and should not have taken this long to ship. My review can only be that of disappointment and my gratefulness that I didn't lose too much money on the product. This makes me very untrustworthy of your sales.

Regretfully,
Carol Steeger

This is a very good book for anyone looking to market their book. Though written primarily for publishers,there are enough ideas for authors to keep you busy--things you wouldn't ordinarily think about when considering how to market your book! I recommend it.

Of course, I think it's the best book on book marketing out there. But the publisher is NOT Ad-Lib Publications (my old company), but Open Horizons, my new company. Get it straight.

John Kreme