Heat Up Your Summer Book Sales
As summer reading season continues, we’re bringing you fresh insights to help your books find more readers. From pricing strategies and promotional opportunities to industry trends, author spotlights, and marketing advice, this issue is filled with resources designed to help you grow your audience and make the most of the months ahead.
INSIDE THIS EDITION:
- INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: The Business of Bookselling
- AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Scott Marlowe
- PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Reedsy is Your One-Stop-Shop for Getting Your Book Retail Ready
- PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: Using Discounts & Price Changes Can Actually Boost Your Sales
- SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: How to Price Your eBooks for Maximum Sales
- PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:
- Special Offer on Select eBooks from Denise Grover Swank
- The Best Books for Your Book Club: eBooks & Audiobooks Under $10
- MORE AUTHOR RESOURCES & READS:
- How the Audiobook Boom is Shaping Reader Habits
- The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of July 2026
- Hot Summer Book Marketing Tips for Indie Authors
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: The Business of Bookselling
Go behind the scenes of online bookselling in this special B&N Press Web Series conversation with two members of the Barnes & Noble digital books team! Learn how readers discover books online, how merchandising decisions are made, and what authors can do to improve visibility and reach more readers.
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Scott Marlowe
Fantasy author Scott Marlowe shares the story behind his writing journey, from the books that inspired him as a child to creating the immersive World of Uhl. Learn how he returned to his passion for storytelling and what’s next for his growing fantasy universe.
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Reedsy Is Your One-Stop Shop for Getting Your Book Retail Ready
Looking for help getting your book ready for readers? Reedsy connects authors with trusted editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who can help elevate every stage of the publishing process. Explore how our partnership with Reedsy can help you create a polished, retail-ready book.
PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: Using Discounts & Price Changes Can Actually Boost Your Sales
Think lowering your price means lowering your earnings? Strategic discounts can help increase visibility, reach new readers, and drive sales. Discover how to make the most of B&N Press’s Price Change Tool.
SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: How to Price Your eBooks for Maximum Sales
Finding the sweet spot for your eBook price can help improve discoverability, attract new readers, and increase sales. In this month’s tip, we share practical pricing strategies and insights to help B&N Press authors make informed decisions and maximize their book’s potential.
PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:
Special Indie Offer on Denise Grover Swank Mysteries! Turn up the suspense this summer with mystery, mayhem, and unforgettable twists from bestselling author Denise Grover Swank. For a limited time, enjoy a Buy One, Get One 75% Off offer on page-turning eBooks that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
The Best Books for Your Book Club: Discover discussion-worthy eBooks and audiobooks under $10. From thrillers and historical fiction to contemporary favorites and nonfiction, find your next great book club pick.
MORE AUTHOR RESOURCES & READS:
- How the Audiobook Boom is Shaping Reader Habits
- The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of July 2026
- Hot Summer Book Marketing Tips for Indie Authors
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The B&N Press Team
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