If you’re an author, there are two important questions to consider before publishing a book. 

The first question:  Is the target audience for your book friends, family, or clients?  The second question is: Do you want your book to reach an audience beyond friends, family, or clients? 

While there is no right or wrong answer, if you’re an author looking to answer question two, you will find valuable information in Get Your Book Seen and Sold by Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette.  Here’s a closer look at what this book has to offer and how you can win a copy.

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Title: Get Your Book Seen and Sold: The Essential Book Marketing and Publishing Guide

Authors: Claudine Wolk & Julie Murkette

Release Date: September 25, 2022

Genre: Marketing and Publishing & Books

Pages: 122

Format: Paperback | Ebook

Purchase your copy on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or Barnes and Noble.

What You’ll Find in Get Your Book Seen and Sold

Claudine and Julie offer valuable advice throughout the book, starting with the Introduction and the importance of timing. If you intend to publish your book for a global audience, the authors emphasize the importance of allowing ample time for people to become aware of it before its official release date. Based on research, they recommend that authors allow 4 to 9 months before the launch date for a thorough evaluation and potential reviews. 

The authors provide easy-to-understand explanations of self-publishing versus traditional publishing and highlight common pitfalls to avoid. Beyond the Introduction, the book unfolds into two parts – the first part focuses on the options of traditional or self-publishing, and the second part covers six chapters:

• Marketing and Promotion 
• Message, Audience, Hook 
• Marketing Tools: Meet the Media Kit
• Marketing Plan: Plus THE SECRET 
• Distinctive Marketing Ideas 
• Exhibits

Within each chapter, vibrant illustrations and informative charts explain important terms like galley, elevator pitch, and platform.  The authors also describe how to use resources, such as Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform and IngramSpark, for printing books on demand. Additionally, you will learn about the importance of creating a website for book promotion or an author information page on Amazon.  

The Benefits of Get Your Book Seen and Sold

The benefits of the book are numerous. Not only will you walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to publish a book, but as you work through each section, you can walk away with an actual plan. The authors do a great job of bringing each section to life with examples and stories from their own experiences. By the end of this book, readers should feel confident and prepared.

Last but not least, this book is inspiring. As an author, I plan to put Claudine and Julie’s ideas into practice, which I plan to share here on my blog. It’s also the kind of book that I am eager to recommend to my clients and friends wanting to publish a book. 

When publishing a book, there’s a lot to consider. While there are several steps an author must take that are not covered, the book is still a goldmine. By employing the practical tips and strategies outlined in the book, you can confidently take control of your book’s marketing and publicity. Whether you are a new author or a seasoned pro, Claudine and Julie offer the help you need to get your book seen and sold.

About the Author

Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette are experienced in sharing their knowledge of the publishing industry to give books the BEST chance to be sold. Julie is the long-time owner of Satya House Publications, which published and marketed the award-winning I See the Sun series of books, among others. Claudine Wolk is a published author, journalist, podcast host, and book marketing consultant. You can find her writing in her weekly newsletter on Substack: Get Your Book Seen and Sold. Her book, It Gets Easier and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers (Harper Collins), is translated into three languages and was released as an audiobook (Nov. 2022).

Find Claudine online at:

Substack: https://ClaudineWolk.Substack.com

Website: ClaudineWolk.com

Instagram: @ClaudineWolk

Facebook: Facebook.com/ClaudineWolk

Twitter: @help4newmoms