Marketing – most authors dread it. And not just doing it. Researching it, too. Where to begin?
This site offers a list of marketing options, both on the Marketing and the Self-publishing pages. And below, we’ll break down some specific areas and feature some very large databases.
Looking to make some bookstore appearances? Start here:
Biblio - world-wide database
Indiebound - primarily USA but pulls up some stores across the border
American Bookseller Association Member Directory
The key is to find a database specifically for your country. Here are a couple countries to get you started:
Irish Books - stores in Ireland
Indie Bookshop Week - UK stores
Australia Bookshop Directory
Let’s not forget library appearances! Perfect for children’s books, non-fiction, and anything historical, although with the right angle, any book is a good fit. Start here:
Library Technology
Public Libraries
Here are some more specific:
SC Libraries
Georgia Libraries
Louisiana libraries
Libraries Ireland
Don’t forget the media! You need to get the word out about your book and any appearances. Start here:
Online Newspapers - world-wide database
On the Radio - USA database of radio stations
Nexstar - their USA stations
En-Academic - list of television stations in most of North America
Will you be going to book festivals, trade shows, or comic cons? Start here:
Library of Congress - list of book events in USA
Book Reporter - book events in USA
Trade Show News Network - trade shows world-wide
Upcoming Cons - USA comic cons
Convention Scene - list of many different types of USA cons
Finally, don’t forget getting reviewers for your book. Reviews are the MOST important marketing opportunity for your book. Start here:
Book Sirens - one of the largest databases of book reviewers
Book Blogger List
Book Review Directory
The Indie View
Reedsy
Online College
Kate Tilton - large list of reviewers
And some more genre specific:
Published to Death - fantasy & science fiction
Feedspot - children’s books
There you have it! Now you know where to begin.
Thanks for the great list of resources. I book marked this post to check some of them out later. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent list of resources!
ReplyDeleteI hope this is helpful to someone.
ReplyDeleteA very nice list of specifics to help writers, Diane! Thanks.
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