Book endorsements by authors

Ideally testimonials should come from authors in your field, and the more wellknown the author, the better. The scam involves a group called match literary, also known as authorpro creatives and marketing, whose representatives have solicited authors via email with claims that for a fee match literary could acquire a favorable. Your life beyond regrets is a lifechanging book you need to read and will want to give to others. Nancy seifer and martin vieweg are authors of when the soul.

As you gather endorsements sometimes referred to as blurbs for you book, youll want to keep a few things in mind. You can usually put up to three of them here, without crowding the back. Endorsements for the essential guide to getting your book. Dec 17, 2019 the american library association ala has learned that unaffiliated companies are claiming to broker feebased book endorsements purportedly from ala. Ask the author how many words of blurbage she needs and what her deadline is. Same goes for references to other authors and author endorsements in either synopses or in book cover quotes. These are more frequently found in nonfiction texts and howtos.

On the other hand, endorsements, used wisely, can be genuinely add sales appeal to the cover of any book. Thus, i was elated that my first book, unmasking the new age 1986, was endorsed by walter martin, the father of the countercult movement in america and author of the classic, the kingdom of the cults. After publishing your book, youll want to promote it to prospective readers. Llewellyn vaughanlee author, the return of the feminine and the world soul this book deserves to become a classic in esoteric philosophy. Keep it short, succinct, and simple, unless the author encouraged you to write something longer. Occasionally if its someone i trust and not just another author it may influence me.

The meaning of book endorsements douglas groothuis, ph. Stepbystep guide to getting celebrity book endorsements. However, getting endorsements is by far more beneficial. Public thanks can bring awareness to a cause and help you stand out from a sea of authors who are all trying to make a name for themselves. For more than 50 years, the conservative book club has guided book lovers to the best conservative books and authors of our times. Great advice and very important for authors to make those connections in advance if they can. Whether you are an author with a small budget, or no budget at all, is the best option for your web presence. Book endorsements sell books some of the best ways to get endorsements are. How to get endorsements that increase the credibility of your.

Currently dithering to puff or not to puff on the cover of my new mystery novels, i asked alli authors whether they thought soliciting endorsement quotes was worth the time and trouble. Amazons most sold charts rank books according to the number of copies sold and preordered through, amazon books stores, and books read through digital subscription programs once a customer has read a certain percentage roughly the length of a free reading sample. Were at this point with the first book in my debut series and im trying not to accidentally use authors ive met and admire to get blurbsendorsements. Edits, proofs and book endorsements spirit authors. A celebrity endorsement is a great way to boost sales, and get more publicity and promotional power for a books marketing campaign. Healing with the arts lays out a program of transformation through the union of creative and healing forces. Oct, 2018 its important to get endorsements early, so they can be incorporated into your books cover design and online listings. The american library association ala has learned that unaffiliated companies are claiming to broker feebased book endorsements purportedly from ala. Celebrity endorsements 5 at outskirtspress self publishing. When you do a launch and people opt into your list for a bonus gift, you can add a request or two to the series of ars autoresponder messages. The singer, 39, talks about the most intimate moments in her life. Ideally, testimonials should come from authors in your field, and the more wellknown the author is, the better for building credibility with potential readers. They worry about being rejected, or they worry theyll look silly. Readers do not want to invest the time, or money, on books that have little to no feedback.

This is for hardcovers usually, and they can go on the inside from or back, depending on various decisions. Nick lachey hasnt read exwife jessica simpsons shocking. Gary schwartz and mark pitstick, two of the most profound afterlife experts of our time. The scam involves a group called match literary, also known as authorpro creatives and marketing, whose representatives have solicited authors via email with claims that for a fee match literary could acquire a favorable endorsement from ala to.

While the mainstream media tends to celebrate only books from the left, the conservative book club has provided a muchneeded resource for readers interested in conservative politics and conservative values. Here are a few examples of great blurbs for a few of greenleafs recent titles. How to get testimonials for your book authority publishing. How to get a famous author to endorse your book writers relief, inc. The top 10 current fox news authors conservative book club. You want to find authors who write in your genre that readers will recognize. Endorsements for the essential guide to getting your book published previously published as putting your passion into print its not very often that a person can say that a book or its authors changed their life, but i can definitely say that about arielle and david. In this post, i will share with you the steps needed to successfully get endorsements for your book.

A vivid, chilling tale of jealousy, secrets, and betrayal barbara fradkin, awardwinning author of the inspector green series. Jacqueline marcell, author of elder rage, irvine, ca contact any celebrity is a rich source of contacts for testimonials and other relationships. How to get endorsements that increase the credibility of. Mar 23, 2017 on the other hand, endorsements, used wisely, can be genuinely add sales appeal to the cover of any book. Outskirts press now offers an exciting new marketing option to help authors in their efforts to get celebrity endorsements for their publication. Ive seen writers take a line of praise from a developmental report and use it as an endorsement for the whole book, with the editor s name.

For authors who are publishing their first book, endorsements by experts can provide a huge boost to credibility. Think of anyone and everyone you would like to endorse your book. The endorsements found in fiction generally come from fellow authors who write the same genre or magazine writers who were privy to galley copies prior to a book s official. Wild success 7 key lessons business leaders can learn from. The endorsements found in fiction generally come from fellow authors who write the same genre or magazine writers who were privy to galley copies prior to a books official.

In the months before your book is published, you should begin reaching out to fellow authors to request endorsements. While you may think that bigname authors are untouchable, that hasnt been. Smart writers and agents know the value of including outside endorsements with the query letters and proposals they send to book publishers a persuasive quote from a big name or a wellconnected expert can have a major impact on the level of attention we give a new submission, whether its fiction or nonfiction. The endorsements found in fiction generally come from fellow authors who write the same genre or magazine writers who were privy to galley copies prior to a books official release. As to do they influence me to buy a book i would say no. The various authors of this book have done us all a tremendous service in their patient and clear exposition of geological thinking about the grand. An authors guide to praise and endorsement best practices. I sent each of the endorsers a copy of the book along with a thank you note. Your 4step plan to secure impressive book endorsements. The websites are strategically designed for authors to promote their books and get maximum exposure.

Sep 01, 2016 with my book just a few months away from publication, i tweet the blurbs as part of my marketing plan. Top ten tips i learned about getting book endorsements. Andy stanley, senior pastor, north point ministries dave and jon ferguson have built one of the most dynamic and influential churches in america through their passion for telling others about the love of jesus. Having a book blurbaka a book jacket or an endorsementfrom a famous or even semifamous author is a marketing strategy that can have a positive impact on your book sales. If they are published, which book they would like to include under their name. Jul, 2009 because endorsements matter, authors have to be very careful with who and what they endorse. Whether this relates to the factual content of a nonfiction book, or the quality of a fiction book, endorsements can go far to minimize the disadvantages unknown authors face when publishing a new book. These celebrity endorsements also helped get me on the cover of aarp magazine, and now im a soughtafter, wellpaid national speaker.

This implies that the editor was praising the entire work in its finished form, which they might not have been, and trades on the editor s reputation. Seeking endorsements from influencers provides your book with three benefits. Weve also provided the programs in the table below to help you. Ala responds to scam that cons authors with promises of. The first step to getting endorsements is to make a list of who you would like to ask. This book sends a message of joy and hope to the soul.

Because endorsements matter, authors have to be very careful with who and what they endorse. Andy stanley, senior pastor, north point ministries dave and jon ferguson have built one of the most dynamic and influential churches in america through their passion for. Nov 29, 2016 a good book endorsement can make the difference between a few book sales and a multitude of book sales. Its thrilling to see how the authors have woven together the esoteric and ageless wisdom traditions with the arts and letters of the ages. The best blurbs come from someone with a reputation in the same space. For my novel descent, the front jacket endorsement is. Youre almost through writing your novel or nonfiction book, and now youre thinking about getting some endorsements. The full endorsement is written on the inside of the book after the page. If you have a lot of blurbs, you can put them on their own pages, usually right at the beginning of the book. Smart writers and agents know the value of including outside endorsements with the query letters and proposals they send to book publishers a persuasive quote from a big name or a wellconnected expert can have a major impact on the level of attention we give a. A good book endorsement can make the difference between a few book sales and a multitude of book sales.

And while you may think that bigname authors are untouchable, think again. In doing so, authors increase their chances of creating full, marketable copy for their back covers. The endorsements that go on your cover are ones that connect with your readers. How to get amazing endorsements for your book reedsy live. How to get top authors to give endorsements for your book. Study existing book endorsements to get a sense of their brevity one to three sentences and structure. Jun 09, 2014 great advice and very important for authors to make those connections in advance if they can. How to get a famous author to endorse your book writers. Ask for the way you want his or her name included after the endorsement. Developing a promotional strategy webinar recording youtube. How to get incredible endorsements and blurbs for your book.

If you have a lot of blurbs, you can put them on their own pages. Generally speaking, the greater endorses the lesser. Book marketing tips, building buzz, pr tip, profit from your book, public relations, publicity, writing a book tagged with. Many new authors choke at the idea of asking for endorsements for their book. In just a few lines it is difficult to draw the kind of distinction that might say, i disagree with this persons core beliefs but do think this book is worth. But there really is no need to be shy about asking for an endorsement, as there is an incentive for people to give you one. Putting blurbs in the book description or the about the book section can add a lot of social proof to the book. With my book just a few months away from publication, i tweet the blurbs as part of my marketing plan. You can promote your book yourself with email, websites, and other outreach. Each book website is constructed from the following. Book cover quotes and author endorsements dudette reads. An authors guide to praise and endorsement best practices 08112016 05. Its important to get endorsements early, so they can be incorporated into your books cover design and online listings.

They are superfluous and more often than not end up getting a rise out of me instead of selling me my next read. But, whether youre a new writer or a veteran, asking someone for a cover quote may seem intimidating. This inner alchemy is a pure spiritual practice that heals us as we come into alignment with the evolutionary creative force that birthed the cosmos and is living in us now. When you have published book in hand, send a copy to your endorser. An eloquent page turner written in an easy to understand and uplifting manner, greater reality living explains the scientific basis of eternal life and how that knowledge positively affects those of us living in the material.