March 2021 - Book Brush

11 Book Promo Ideas Worth Exploring

11 Book Promo Ideas Worth Exploring

Are you a new author with your first book out? Or have you been publishing books for years? Either way, you need to know how to choose the best promotional ideas so you won’t waste time and money. So, how do you decide what promos are best for you? First, clarify where you are in your publishing journey, so your promotions fit your circumstances and your budget. For instance, are you...

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How To Make Your Author Newsletter A Priority In Your Sales Game

How To Make Your Author Newsletter A Priority In Your Sales Game

And enjoy writing it. No way, I hate writing newsletters … I can hear you now. But read on and you’ll find out why I made that bold statement. YOU HAVE CONTROL This is the #1 reason to build a strong mailing list and keep those subscribers engaged. All the other social media outlets we use, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest are wonderful ways to get your books in front of people. But,...

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How Book Brush Enables Introverted Authors To Create Marketing Materials

How Book Brush Enables Introverted Authors To Create Marketing Materials

Merriam-Webster defines an introvert as “a reserved or shy person who enjoys spending time alone.” Conversely, an extrovert is “gregarious and unreserved.” Let’s face it. The vast majority of authors are serious introverts. And quite frankly, we like it that way! Despite having spent most of my life working with and leading large groups of people, like most introverts, I prefer quiet time,...

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4 Easy Peasy Ways to Make Bookmarks for Readers

4 Easy Peasy Ways to Make Bookmarks for Readers

People still love bookmarks. E-readers haven’t taken that opportunity away from us authors. We all still have books, novels, cookbooks, reference books, etc. and they still need marking. So why not make sure that when they open up that marked spot, they remember you! After deciding what you want to promote: yourself, a current book or series, or a freebie link and author page, we can dive into...

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