4 Budget-Friendly Tips to Promote your Book

NEW YORK, April 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The publishing market continues to become increasingly competitive due to the introduction of e-readers and writers now having access to tools that enable self-publishing. With the rise of ecommerce book sales, authors must ensure they have a solid book marketing strategy in place when they decide to bring a book to market.

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To effectively promote your latest book, consider the following cost-effective tools:

• Social media ads. Social media advertising provides targeted messaging to special interest groups. This channel is on the rise of popularity with authors, and Facebook is one platform in which you can spread the word about your book and not break the bank.
• Leveraging award wins. If you've recently won an award for your latest book, what better way is there to promote the book than by spotlighting that important win? A book award can increase credibility with the public and may help to create further interest in your book which will lead to increased sales.
• Press release. Sending out a press release is an easy and fast way for readers and media professionals to become acquainted with your name and the new work's title. You can either keep your efforts local by emailing the release to reporters that you're acquainted with, or consider distributing your release through a wire service to reach the same national and local news outlets that the professionals use.

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