Marketing Tools
Our book marketing tools will allow you to build your own marketing plan to achieve your goals. As a self-publishing author, you hold the reins when it comes to marketing your book — but that doesn't mean that you're left to figure it out on your own. Enlist our team of experienced professionals to help you customize a suite of services to promote your book with success.
Have you ever considered for even a moment that your book could be adapted into a movie or television series? If the answer is yes, then CrossBooks can make your book available to agents, producers, directors, writers and actors through multiple new services available to our authors.
Smartphones and tablets, along with other e-readers and mobile devices, have changed the ways in which readers enjoy books, magazines and news. CrossBooks App Publishing services are designed for children's authors who wish to bring their story to life and engage readers in a new way. The ReadPlay App will enable readers to turn pages, record their own voice reading the story, listen to a professionally read audio recording and engage in other activities.
Marketing your book on the Internet is essential in today's market. From setting up your own author website to connecting with readers through social networks, our Internet Marketing tools can help you establish a strong online presence. Even if you're not computer savvy, we can help you make your way through cyberspace.
CrossBooks offer authors a variety of opportunities to advertise their books in some of the leading print media in the United States.
Your book is complex, compelling and intriguing, and that can be hard to get across to readers through traditional marketing tactics. But now you can convey that the powerful and unique qualities of your book through a custom, professional video. Whether you choose one of our promotional book video options, or a personalized author interview video, you are sure to draw readers into your story and leave them wanting more.
The time-tested power of classic publicity practices are essential. Little can match the effectiveness of a positive book review in a popular magazine, or the reach and usefulness of a persuasively written press release. A successful book marketing plan will contain at least one core publicity service.
Looking to get the biggest bang for your promotional buck? Our team has customized these CrossBooks Publicity Campaigns for optimal results. And because the services are bundled together, you pay less than our standard price for these premium services.
Getting on the radio can give you a powerful marketing push. Media outlets are evolving with the rise in popularity of iPods and satellite radio; listeners have more choices and more ways to access content than ever before, and streaming radio is an excellent way to reach a new audience.
Reach a huge audience with one of our book signing events or exhibits. These services are designed to put your book in front of people who make book buying decisions everyday - librarians, publishers, book buyers and more. If you're serious about showcasing your book at a prominent event, then these services are the perfect opportunity.
Play to the industry’s evolution, and give today’s readers what they want: an e-book. With these small stylish cards — perfect for handing out at a moment’s notice or at planned promotional events — you can easily give interested readers access to a free online download of your title.