Debbie Young's Blog, page 63
March 13, 2012
How To Win New Readers Through Engagement with Schools
If you are a children’s writer, there’s a annual gift of an opportunity to raise your public profile within schools. Now in its 15th year, it’s called World Book Day and has been designated by UNESCO as a global celebration of books and reading. Generous sponsorship from the publishing industry funds free resources – not …
February 25, 2012
Why Your Book Cover Matters So Much
Whoever says “you can’t judge a book by its cover” is, frankly, wrong – at least when it comes to books. After spending quite a few hours this week judging books only by their covers, I’m more convinced than ever of the importance of getting the cover right, if you want to maximise the sales of …
February 9, 2012
How To Get A Great Author Photo
Do you have a good author photo in your book promotion toolkit? Even if you didn’t need one for your book jacket, a decent photographic portrait will definitely help you sell more books. It will: - add warmth and personality to your author website - increase your professional credibility - build your relationship with your …
