Wildbound's Weekly Breeze 5/23/19
BOOK INDUSTRY NEWS
The year of escape: publishing trends in 2019...
According to Forbes, there are 3 distinct publishing trends in 2019. To start with, escapist fiction is on the rise with fantasy, science fiction and romance leading the charge. Yes, because real life sucks. YA fiction continues to grow like all teens, and memoir and non-fiction are making a comeback. Sweet.
What is book marketing anyway...?
There's lots of talk about the importance of book marketing, but what does it really entail? Leila Siddiqui, Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House, puts it simply in an interview with Bustle: "My job is to find an audience for the particular book I’m working on, and I do that in a myriad of ways." Check out the interview for inspiration.
How indie authors get their books into stores...
For most authors, the knowledge that their book is available at bookstores is a big achievement, but unfortunately precious shelf space remains largely reserved for big publishers. Through consignment programs, many independent bookstores now aim to offer indie authors a chance for their books to be seen. Read more in Kirkus Reviews.
USELESS FACT TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIEND(S)
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Book Promotion Tip
Whoever said "Don't judge a book by its cover" has obviously never read a book. Multiple studies show that yes, helloho, readers do judge books by their covers. So here's the most important book promotion tip you'll ever receive: pick a good cover that not only strikes the eye, but communicates the book's genre, tone, and emotion. Don't skimp!
Book Trailer of the Week
This week's pick is High Flying by Kaylin McFarren. Why it works? Lots of blood, a female anti-hero, and a mystery.
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Email your piece to info@wildboundpr.com. The winner will be announced in next week's Weekly Breeze!
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