November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Let Your Books Shine This Holiday Season

B&N Press November 2025 Newsletter is here! The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to gear up and finish the year strong! In this edition, we’re sharing tips for publishing with confidence, spotlighting author Celeste Barclay, highlighting exciting opportunities like the Reedsy Novel Sprint, and featuring tools that make self-publishing easier—including a special holiday discount on cover designs from our partner, 99designs.

Consider us your go-to source for must-read resources that let your books shine!

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: What to Know about B&N Press Third-Party Partners
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Celeste Barclay
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Reedsy Novel Sprint 2025
PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: Exclusive Cover Design Discount Offer
SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: Holiday ordering deadlines
PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:
- Special Offer on Select Celeste Barclay eBooks
- Books That Spark a Conversation: Starting at $2.99

MORE AUTHOR RESOURCES & READS:

- How to Make the Perfect Special Edition Book with B&N Press
- 6 Reasons to Create Special Edition Print Books
- A Step-by-Step Book Marketing Guide for Indie Authors

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: What to Know about Our Trusted Third-Party Partners

Take the stress out of self-publishing! Our trusted third-party partners connect you with experts in editing, cover design, marketing, and audiobook distribution. These services offer everything you need to turn your manuscript into a polished, market-ready book.

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Celeste Barclay

Celeste Barclay’s love of books, history, and storytelling has always been at the heart of her life. In this spotlight, she shares how her journey unfolded, the challenges she faced, and the joys of turning her stories into published works. Discover her insights and inspiration for fellow indie authors looking to follow their own creative path.

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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Reedsy

There’s still time to sprint to the finish line! Join the Reedsy Novel Sprint 2025, write 50,000 words in 30 days, unlock premium tools, and compete for cash prizes. Make November a month of creativity and momentum!

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PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: Exclusive Cover Design Offer!

Make your book stand out with a cover that sells. Launch a design contest today and get a professionally crafted eBook cover worthy of a bestseller.

B&N Press authors get an exclusive $75 off their first cover contest!

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SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: Holiday Shipping Deadlines

There’s still time to place your print-on-demand orders before the cutoff:

Hardcovers: November 22, 2025
Paperbacks: December 6, 2025

Reminder, these dates are for titles that have already been approved. We cannot guarantee titles that have not been approved by the provided dates will arrive for the Holidays.

Place your orders today!

PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:

Special Indie Offer on select Celeste Barclay eBooks! Fall hard for a highlander in two unforgettable romance series filled with honor, desire, and destiny.

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Shop our Books to Spark a Conversation Sale! Starting at $2.99, these bold bestsellers and unforgettable new voices are perfect for your next book club.