Shh... Kymberlee's reading!: Blurbs

Friday, May 2, 2014

Hey K.B.! What should be in my media kit?

Media Kits

A few days ago I posted on my Facebook profile inviting other authors to send me their cover reveals, new releases, and giveaways for added promotion. Because extra promotion never hurt anyone's work . I would post their material here on my review blog. I asked that all authors send me in an email, what they wanted promoted and asked them to include a media kit. That makes my life easier than tracking down covers, blurbs, links, and author info. Especially since I was offering to do them a favor <3
I was a little shocked as I began receiving emails at just how many authors didn't know what a media kit was or what it included. So, I thought that I would take this opportunity to let authors out there that may not be aware of what a media kit was, or those that were too afraid to ask.

What should be included in a well prepared media kit?

Media kits should always be prepared in a Word Doc, or another program that is compatible.
Approved Author Picture
Author Biography
All of the covers of your books
All of your book blurbs
All of the links to purchase your books
All of the links that fans can stalk you on
Book Trailers
Excerpts
And, any promotional graphics.

As you can see, it's really quite simple, but still one of those things that a large majority of new authors, and a few seasoned authors don't know about.

A media kit makes things very easy on you, AND all reviewers and bloggers helping to promote you. Since we want to ensure further dealings with our blogger friends, a media kit is a handy-dandy thing to have ready to go.

As always, until next time...

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Self-Publishing 101 Episode #8 Blurbs

Welcome to Self-Publishing 101

Today we will be discussing the importance of a strong blurb for your book.

Don’t forget to join us next week with K.B. Miller while we discuss NOT responding to reviews.

As for building a strong blurb, blurbs are the one of the most important challenges when it comes to publishing your book. It is the cover that first draws people to your book, but then next thing they do is read the blurb. These two things are what will lead a reader to buy your book.

In this episode, we will talk about this, but also some tips and tricks on how to build a strong blurb.

Below there are links to a few good blog posts on how to write a blurb. I encourage you to check them out. Like I always say, research is the key to all success in self-publishing.