Read Online Your Guide to Marketing Christian Books Fourth Edition Sarah Bolme Sally E Stuart Books

Product details Paperback 242 pages Publisher CREST Publications; 4th ed. edition (February 28, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 0991299515

Your Guide to Marketing Christian Books Fourth Edition Sarah Bolme Sally E Stuart Books Reviews

• According to author Sarah Bolme, there are potentially over 231 million Christian consumers to whom an author could market a Christian book. Her book helps publishers and authors connect with them. I dare say this handbook offers everything a person needs to know about marketing a book.
  
  The first 49 pages focus on launching your book with chapters on everything from gathering endorsements to hosting a book launch. The second 117 pages focus on selling your books, and the third part, 41 pages, targets special markets. There’s a short fourth part that includes a link to download a checklist to plan your marketing.
  
  I published two books several years ago, but I left dozens of notations in the margins of this book that I want to go back and check out because the need to market a book never ends. Bohme not only gives you suggestions, such as join a Christian Writers Association, but she goes on to list a number of Christian writers associations to you might join, including the links to their sites. Most chapters contain lists and links that would alone be worth the price of the book.
  
  Although I’ve done many of the things Bolme suggested, I learned of so many more opportunities for marketing from reading her book. For instance, I had never heard of BookLife, a website run by Publishers Weekly that allows indie authors to list their books for free.
  
  As an author, some of the material was not really helpful. I doubt that most authors can afford to exhibit at trade shows or advertise in trade journals. But such ideas might be passed on to publishers.
  
  In the Special Markets section of the book, Bolme points out connections easily overlooked, such as the number of Christians in the military that might be contacted through associations serving that population.
  
  Bolme is the Director of Christian Indie Publishing Association and conducts seminars on publishing and marketing. Only a person in such a position could possibly know about all the resources she mentions. This book will offer more than you can imagine about marketing your books.
  
  I received a copy of this book in exchange for writing a review.
• This is a well-organized, indispensable book marketing resource for publishers and authors. Each chapter and section provides a concise, step-by-step explanation of a marketing and promotion technique and then offers pages of resources so you can make the necessary connections to implement the specific strategy.
  
  Read the advice, skim through the resources, make some notes, then put the book down for a few days and give yourself a chance to digest it. Then you’ll be ready to go back and put together a marketing plan for your book that will fit your style, goals and budget.
  
  The competition for readers has never been greater than it is today. Sarah Bolme shows you how to get your book the visibility it needs to sell.
  
  I purchased the third edition of this book and was delighted to be offered the opportunity to review the updated and expanded fourth edition. This is a great resource that should be in the reference library of every publisher and author.
• Sarah Bolme’s guide to marketing is without a doubt the Bible of Marketing in the Christian industry! If you are a newbie or a novice you will find this guide to be of utmost importance. Sarah’s knowledge of the industry, her talent to keep abreast of the latest technology and resources, and her ability to compile information in a systematic and comprehensive way is above and beyond any other resource that I have read. I can honestly say, I couldn’t have achieved what I have without her initial and continued guidance. In addition to this reliable resource, I am also happy to a member of her Christian Indie Publishing Association. The monthly newsletter, the member benefits, and Marketing Christian Books University, all offer a great return on investment and time. Sarah is the expert extraordinaire whose heart and desire is to see others achieve their publishing goals and dreams!
• The Fourth Edition of Sarah Bolme's outstanding resource, YOUR GUIDE TO MARKETING CHRISTIAN BOOKS THE ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK FOR PUBLISHERS AND AUTHORS, is a must-read for anyone interested in proven techniques for increasing Christian book sales. Well-organized in a thoughtful, chronological, and logical sequence, this guide will take the reader through all the essential steps that will ensure maximum exposure for one's book in a variety of venues. The guide also addresses venues not normally addressed in marketing guides, such as the Urban and Spanish marketplaces, as well as the rapidly-growing Homeschool Market.
  
  Ms. Bolme writes from a wealth of broad and solid experience in Christian publishing and has created a work that will become, in my opinion, a classic in the industry. I plan to refer to it regularly as I plan my book marketing strategy.
  
  I highly recommend YOUR GUIDE TO MARKETING CHRISTIAN BOOKS to all who want to influence the world for Christ through the publishing and selling of Christian books. It is a winner! ~ Dr. MaryAnn Diorio
• This is an excellent book! If you are looking to get your own book published, and marketed effectively, this is an absolute must read for you. This book is PACKED with tons on invaluable information on how to reach your market and make money off your book. This book was written primarily for Christian authors who want to reach other Christians, but the information in here is also especially useful for general book publishing and marketing as well. In simple terms, the book gives you the knowledge and resources that you need so that you will be successful when taking your new book to market. It does not disappoint at all. Highly recommend, five stars!