As an author, you know the importance of getting your book out into the world and into the hands of the right readers. But with so many writers competing for readers’ attention, it can be pretty challenging to stand out from the crowd. Fortunately, there is a way to reach your target audience directly – […]
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If you’re a new author, the term \”book royalties\” may be one you’ve heard thrown around a lot. But what are book royalties? And how do they work? How much money can you make from book royalties? And is there anything you need to avoid when it comes to royalties? These are all common (and
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It’s no secret that book reviews are critical for authors. Whether you’re an emerging author publishing your first novel or an established author with years of experience behind you, book reviews are a great way to get new eyes on your work. With Amazon and Goodreads making it easier than ever for readers to leave
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The publishing industry is constantly changing, and this has had a dramatic effect on traditional manuscripts. In the past, an agent or publisher could have easily passed on a book based solely on the writer’s lack of name recognition. However, in today’s digital age of self-publishing and marketing platforms like social media, that same lack
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As an author, you know that book promotion is key to a successful book launch. But what can you do to promote your book during the pre-sale period? In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and ideas to help get your book in front of more readers before it even hits the shelves!
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Tips for how to pitch a book, from telling a story to selling your idea Many people dream of getting their work published, but few know how to make that happen. Pitching the book idea you have long been working on can feel overwhelming and downright nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be. What’s important
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Many authors ask themselves this question when trying to figure out how to reach their target reader audience. It can be tricky, but partnering with a team like ours at Lucid Books is one of the best ways to increase your exposure in the publishing world without going it alone! Here are 10 ways to
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Publishing a book people will read is a challenge. The marketplace is flooded with millions of books, but the median number of books the average adult reads per year is only four. Not only do you have to write an exceptional book, you need to find creative ways to get your name and your work
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With more than one billion people on Facebook, creating a Facebook Page to promote you and your work can be a great opportunity to build your readership. But advertising through Facebook can make you feel overwhelmed. Facebook has reduced its organic (free) reach and regularly changes its algorithms and features, causing Facebook marketing to be
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When I hear authors say, “I think I’ll go the self-publishing route since it’s free,” I like to tell them the tale of the first-time, self-published author. It goes like this: There once was a writer. He spent countless hours at his writer’s desk, in his writer’s cave, making words come alive on the page.
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