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The number of self-published authors and books increases exponentially each year. It means more people than ever are trying to decide how to market a book. Success lies in a concept the publishing world refers to as discoverability, which means helping people find out about a new book. There are various methods that have proven successful – but it’s unique to every book and author. Top PR firms like Smith Publicity advise a combination of tactics that sure to increase chances for success. Traditional book publicity, which means efforts to get covered by TV, radio, magazines, and newspapers, continues to be valuable. Because nearly all media now also operate websites, any stories also will run online without any further effort. Getting the attention of editors and producers is no easy feat, and while you can contact them directly, hiring a professional PR firm will help. No matter who handles the outreach, it is important to reach the right writers and interviewers for the topic of the book. Large online booksellers also offer significant promotional opportunities, but the competition is fierce. It means every book must be publicized with complete information including searchable keywords. For all online content, nearly everyone lands on pages after a search. Therefore, incomplete information can be responsible for countless missed opportunities. On the other hand, book promotion pages that are well built out can be tremendous assets and help to spark brisk online book sales. The wisest and most successful authors and publishers combine online tactics with traditional book publicity programs to achieve optimal results. Between eBooks and traditionally printed copies, overall sales figures are increasing and when well promoted, chances are good for success. It’s also essential to decide on target audiences and who is going to be most interested in each book before final decisions are reached about the best book marketing approach. 

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