A Book Press Release: How to Sell Your Book

We are sure you did a good job and wrote an outstanding book. You definitely want to sell it and let the readers know what a good writer you are.
 
How are you going to do this? People know nothing about you and your book, thus, have no reasons to buy it. This is when a book press release will help you. It is designed to attract the reader and make him/her buy your masterpiece.
 
If you are not sure how to make effective book press releases, our tips will be really helpful.
 
Tip 1
Any press release should include your agent’s, publisher’s contact information, or your own contact information. So, start your book press release with telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.
 
Tip 2
“For Immediate Release” - this is what you should type on the top of your book press release.
 
Tip 3
Type the title of your book using the font that is at least two points larger than the font size you are going to use for the rest of the text.
 
Tip 4
Pay special attention to the first paragraph of your book press release. Needless to say, it should be the most dynamic and attention-grabbing part that gives brief information about the book.
 
Tip 5

You can finish your book press release with a sentence or two that summarize your intentions. At the very end of your book press release, give general information about the publisher and places where the book can be purchased.
 
Additional tips for writing effective book press releases:

  • Write short paragraphs and make sure they are up to the point;
  • Your book press release should give the reader good reasons to buy your book;
  • NEVER forget about your contact information.

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