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Publicious Book Marketing

As well as writing and publishing my own books for over twenty-years, I've been very fortunate to have worked with hundreds of writers, just like you, who have chosen the self-publishing path. Inevitably, the questions most asked are: 'Will you market my book?' or 'How do I market my book?' In answer to the first question, below you'll find the services and products we have to offer as well as details of our exciting new book The Publicious Marketing Tool Kit.

For the second question, the answer isn't as cut and dried as most newbie authors would like it to be. You see each book is different, a different product if you like. So too is each author. Each type of book will require different strategies for marketing.

There's no magic bullet or system that will market your book for you. At the end of the day it will be down to you, the self-published author, to take control of your marketing. This doesn't mean you can't seek help and assistance when required. And there's also a variety of tools that are available for you to reach your goal while managing to stay in control of your campaign.

Having said all of this, here are a few of the services we have available which are also included in some of our publishing packages:

• ISBN supply and registrations. Not only will we open an account with the Thorpe and Bowker (the Australian ISBN agency) in your name, but we will also lodge all of your metadata and upload the necessary files required to ensure that your registration is complete and correct - included in Packages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
• Inclusion in the Bowkerlink World Book Database making your titles available to thousands of bookstores, libraries and schools worldwide - included in Packages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
• Inclusion in the Neilson Book Database making your titles available to thousands of bookstores, libraries and schools in Australia as well as overseas - included in Packages 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Prepulication Data Services listing (formerly CIP) with the National Library of Australia, we'll take care of this too - included in Packages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Listing in the Trove Library Catalogue making you book available for order to all libraries Australia wide with over 70,000 daily users -  included in Packages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Print on Demand (POD) global distribution channels. Making your printed book available to order through thousands of bookstores, outlets, schools and libraries worldwide via our  - included in Packages  3, 4, 9, and 11
• Ebook world distribution. Making your ebook available via instant download from thousands of bookstores, outlets, schools and libraries worldwide via our ebook global distribution channels  - included in Packages 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 11
• Inclusion in the Publicious Online Bookstore with a link to the online store of your choice (where applicable) your website or information on how buyers can contact you (all services).

Coming Very Soon!

The Publicious Book Marketing Tool Kit by Andrew McDermott

Packed with strategies, tips and advice on how to create your own book marketing campaigns, as well as lots of useful links and resources for building your brand, The Publicious Book Marketing Tool Kit is a great little resource for the savvy self-published author, and will be available for sale very soon from most ebook stores worldwide including: Amazon, Apple iBooks, Booktopia, KOBO and Dymocks etc. So watch this space.

Book/Author promotion tools:

Book Signing Poster

Supplying in advance a professional poster to the venues where you have book signings or workshops etc, scheduled is a great way of advertising your event and creating interest during the days leading up to it. You'll notice the blank rectangle at the bottom of the sample on the left, this is optional but is a good idea for adding the time and date of the event with a marker by hand. Just let us know if you don't require this option.

We'll create the design using the images of your choice (3D book cover perhaps) and supply it to you as a printable PDF that can you can take to your local copy shop, printers or Office Works etc, where you can print as many copies as you like whenever you need them. This will save you having to purchase large quantities and have them lying around.

One off design fee of $80 + GST

3D book cover image

Great to have displayed on your website and social media pages. We'll supply you with a cool transparent png file which means you can position the image on any background.

One off design fee of $80 + GST

Business card

Same deal as the poster, we'll design your two sided cards to match your requirements and supply you with the printable PDF so you can then shop around for your best printing option.

One off design fee of $80 + GST

Bookmark

A great marketing tool either as giveaways at your signings or for sale from your events and website. We'll design your bookmarks to match your business cards and supply you with the printable PDFs so you can then shop around for your best printing option.

One off design fee of $80 + GST

Bundle Offer - Poster, 3D Book Cover image, Business Card and Bookmark templates 

All of the above (poster, 3D book image, business card and bookmark PDFs included in one economical and easy package. 

$250 + GST - Let us know if you'll be purchasing one of our packages and we'll knock off a further 50 bucks.

Video Book Trailer

A book trailer is a great way of promoting your book worldwide via YouTube, social media, your website and blog. At Publicious we can design a unique and professional video for your book just like the ones here at a fixed and very affordable price. 

From $250 + GST

Professional Author Website (POA)

Arguably, the first place to start with any marketing campaign is having an internet presence via a professionally created website. For more details go here