Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

In today’s crowded marketplace it’s becoming more and more challenging for authors and publishers to generate buzz for a book and let readers know it’s out there. Many authors and small presses don’t know where to start – in particular if they are on a tight budget or conducting their own marketing outreach. In book marketing, we like to say that nothing sells a book better than a book! Getting your book in the hands of readers and reviewers is vital to starting to build awareness and visibility. Joining Judith this week is Bethany Brown, President of The Cadence Group, a design, editorial, marketing and book consulting firm for authors and publishers. With a background in traditional publishing by way of Adams Media and Sourcebooks and close to a decade of working directly with authors and small presses on their publishing and marketing plans, Bethany understands the challenges (and benefits!) facing self-publishers and indie presses today. Getting started with a book review campaign can seem overwhelmi