Selling Your Book

After spending what could be a year or more writing your book, it is easy to assume that the hard work is over the moment it arrives bound and printed in your hand. But it is now that you must pull on your marketeer's hat and get out and sell your book - it might seem distasteful to some, but in today's market, an author needs to be as much a sales person as an artist.

Here we give you tips on selling your book. Whether your are self publishing or have the benefit of a publisher's marketing machine behind you, this section is packed full of information from experts to help guide you through media interviews, to help you get media interviews, and to show you how you can capitalise on every opportunity.

The bottom line is developing your brand, creating a clear message that communicates the essence of your book to your target reader, and knowing exactly who those target readers are, and how to approach them.

Authors today have come up with innovatative and clever ways to market their work - if you have developed a winning strategy, tell us about it! Get in touch with us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you feel you need help with marketing yourself and your book,contact us at writing.ie. We can recommend professionals with proven track records who are available to give you guidance and practical advice.