Book Promo 101: Learn the basics of Book Promotion (Paperback)

by Nikki Leigh (Author)
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Product Description
Nikki Leigh offers her own expertise and she collected quotes from many of the best people in the business when it comes to getting their books "out there." Book Promo 101 helps you lay a solid foundation to hrlp you get your published work noticed and allows you to build your skills at your own pace. The book is written in a teaching format and has review questions at the end of each chapter. Here are many ways to promote your published work and generate sales.

About the Author
Nikki Leigh is a partner in a construction firm near Albemarle County of Virginia, runs a small consulting business, and designs websites. Readers can learn more at www.nikkileigh.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Write Words, Inc. (February 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594314691
• ISBN-13: 978-1594314698
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,575,282 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Tool for Every Author, March 13, 2008

By	Nora Peterson - See all my reviews

Book Promotion 101, the first in a series from author Nikki Leigh, is clearly a book written by an author with that rare blend of writing talent and keen business savvy. The book starts out by introducing the basics of promotion and tricks to help the reader develop what the author calls the "Marketing Mind" - something that doesn't always come easily for authors. Interspersed with meaty "how to" chapters, are advice from professionals in the world of book promotion, as well as tips and tricks from Muze, her cat and writing companion. Each chapter ends with exercises to reinforce the concepts it introduced and to help you dig deeper in your promotional efforts.

While all that is great, what makes Book Promotion 101 really unique is the depth and breadth of the subject matter covered: when to begin promoting your book, ways to promote through the development and presentation of your book, hiring and working with a publicist (and deciding if you need too!), how to develop a marketing plan, write an effective biography, build a press kit, get press coverage and book reviews, develop a brand and a website that reinforces it, ways to build your credibility as an author and why that's important, and even where to look for markets to sell it. By the time I got to the end, it didn't seem possible that Ms. Leigh could have more tricks up her sleeve. She does promise more, however, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go Wrong Promtional Tips, June 16, 2009

By	Karen L. Syed "Karen" (Laurel, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I went into this book with reservations. I've purchased a lot of books trying to teach me how to promote my books and authors, but most fell short of the mark.

Book Promo 101 is a breath of fresh air. Nikki Leigh has a flair for talking to people and not writing at them. She explains each item clearly, she offers excellent tips from authors and professionals who have made them work, and she lets the reader think on their own when structuring plans using her ideas and information.

The in depth clarification of various steps of the promotion process is clear and concise and authors and professional can be assured that they will get their money's worth on this one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikki Holds The Keys To Book Promotion, May 31, 2008

By	Steven Clark Bradley "Steven Clark Bradley" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I am big fan of Nikki Leigh's proven skills in guiding writers toward success. Nikki Leigh's Book Promo 101 is an excellent tool that lays out her experience and method of getting an Author's name and literature available and accessible to readers.

I have benefited greatly in my writing career as a result of following Nikki Leigh's advice. If you are a writer who has written a great story that no one knows about, then you have to read this book and learn how to get your story into the hands of the public. I can say from experience, it works.

Author Steven Clark Bradley