Dear authors,
For a variety of reasons, including the volume of requests I receive, I no longer take on requests for book reviews and/or assistance in promoting your book. At this time, I also cannot respond individually to authors seeking marketing advice or PR.
I love books and writing as much as you do, but it can be very overwhelming to run The Literary Lifestyle as a full-time business while also either helping all the many authors I hear from or trying to choose which of you to help, which is always a difficult decision.
So, how do books get on this website, then?
I make all editorial decisions myself based on a variety of factors, including market research and personal inspiration, and I have found that this works best for both me and my business. If I want an advanced copy of a book, I request it myself. Otherwise, I buy or borrow all the books I read myself.
But, because I know you have unique voices and stories that deserve to be heard, and because I know marketing can be new and difficult for you, I do offer some free advice to help you promote your book on your own here:
These posts are truly my “master classes” in book marketing, with the best tips I have learned over time. It’s exactly what I would do and/or tell you if you were paying me as a book marketing consultant — except I am giving it to you for free because I want you to have the tools to succeed on your own.
Of note, members of my exclusive paid membership community also receive some limited opportunities to promote their work through initiatives like our Member Directory.
I wish you the absolute best in promoting your book!
– Julianne Buonocore (“Jules”)