Effective methods of book promotion
What doesn't Work
- Some book promotion sites
- Buy my book adverts on Amazon, Google, Facebook, Twitter
What Works
- Some book promotion sites
- Adverts on Amazon
- Adverts on Google
- Facebook adverts
Huh! What works is also what doesn't work. How is that? Let's deal with each seperately.
Amazon Adverts
Think about your book cover. An Amazon advert will display it like this:
This is what Amazon thinks I may buy from the selection of adverts they have been paid to display.
They'll also show:
and other categories such as 'Top rated', 'Best sellers', 'Most wished for', 'Most gifted' and 'Recommended for you'.
Notice how little information you are given? If a book attracts attention the user will be expected to click on it to find out more. This makes an interesting cover vital!
Let's assume that the cover image for 'Shuggie Bain' catches your attention and it's clicked on. You'll then see:
Immediatly you'll see it's a Booker prizewinner, has sold a million copies and it's just £1.99 for the Kindle edition. It has review information and two lines of author 'Description' which leaves you with the desire to 'Read more'. Would this extra information make you click the link or even buy it?
Google Adverts
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Book promotion sites
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Facebook Adverts
If you go on Facebook and place a link to your book cover and it's image don't expect to get many sales.
Twitter/X Adverts
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Word of mouth
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