A New Pop-Up Notification Recently, while uploading a revised file for a client on IngramSpark, I noticed a new pop-up. File Revisions: Uploading a new file will remove your title from availability, both for your own print orders and for … Read More
If you missed Free Advice Friday on November 12th, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. November 12, 2021 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics How important is it to keep details like a title release date updated … Read More
Have you always dreamed of having your book carried in airport stores? You’re not alone. And, after sharing What I Learned from a Hudson Newsstand Book Buyer, questions started pouring in about how to pitch a book to airport stores. … Read More
Why BookFunnel? Authors often ask me why I recommend BookFunnel and which subscription they should choose. Winning Features Safely and Easily Share Your Book BookFunnel is a safe, easy way to share your book files with reviewers, beta readers, and … Read More
At least once a week I get an email from or speak to an author who tells me, “My book would be perfect for airport stores!” But is it, really? Let’s find out what’s really popular in airport bookstores – … Read More
You walk into your local chain bookstore and see a table filled with cookbooks and a big sign that says “GRILLING COOKBOOKS.” BAM! Right in the front of the store as you walk in. Thousands of eyeballs see those cookbooks … Read More
Time or money? You must invest at least one to successfully market – and sell – your book. When we are asked what is the “best” program for marketing books, the answer is most often that depends. There are many … Read More
Does any of this sound familiar? “I wrote this book so that I could make a living as a writer.” “My goal is to quit my day job.” “I plan on retiring on my book income.” If any of those … Read More
Do you ever feel like you’re running out of marketing angles for your book? We get it. After months or even years of marketing the same book, it can sometimes be difficult to keep your marketing from growing stale. But … Read More
Self-publishing does sometimes get a poor name, but if you do it right, people can’t tell the difference between self and traditionally published books. If you have a beautiful book that has been: Professionally designed inside and out Professionally edited … Read More