Comments on: How to get around the “we don’t review self-published books” roadblock

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:59:10 +0000

JoJean, there are many ways to use a book announcement press release, so if the media isn’t interested, you can still get mileage from it. This article might help: https://buildbookbuzz.com/your-books-press-release/

Sandy

By: JoJean Holland

JoJean Holland — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:36:32 +0000

I am 86 and neat help for my last book that came out last year. Life Rich is my publisher. The press release they did was awful. No responses.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:43:25 +0000

In reply to clrpeterson.

It’s never too late to try to get publicity. In fact, I recommend working to get publicity as long as the book’s in print. Give it a try!

Sandy

By: clrpeterson

clrpeterson — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:24:35 +0000

Just saw this insightful article! How long after a book launch would be too late to try to get publicity?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:13:50 +0000

In reply to Joan Stewart.

Thanks for the always helpful advice, Joan! I agree! It’s always about knowing your audience and where you’ll find them.

Sandy

By: Joan Stewart

Joan Stewart — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:53:27 +0000

Love this article, Sandra. I’ll share it with my followers. When seeking publicity, don’t forget about print and electronic newsletters. Often, they have loyal readers.

When I published a set of tips booklets in 2000, I sent a sample along with a press release to the Kiplinger Letter, a high-circulation newsletter for corporate execs. One three-sentence mention resulted in hundreds of dollars in sales as well as bulk orders.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:36:10 +0000

In reply to Patti.

Thanks, Patti! I’m glad the article was helpful.

I would use a different name for the publishing company name because your initials will give you away. I don’t know the answer to your biz name/ISBN question, but Bowker should be able to help.

Sandy

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 17:29:29 +0000

Excellent advice, Sandra. When I recently purchased a block of ISBN numbers, I used my company name (which includes my initials). Should I use a different name as publisher when I self-publish with Amazon? Or can I even do that after using the biz name at ISBN checkout?