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Book Awards to Watch in 2023 and Beyond

There are many fantastic options for authors, publishers, and publicists when it comes to entering a book to be considered for an award. As the creators of The BookFest and The BookFest Awards, we get a lot of questions about entering them, best practices, how to find them, and suggestions on how to enter them. 

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5 Reasons to Read Other Books in Your Genre

When you’re excited about a brand new idea, it’s tempting to start writing immediately and get absorbed in your manuscript without pausing for days on end. Of course, that’s not a bad thing, but it’s important to reflect on what you’re doing, where that fits in the current literary scene, and what you want to

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How To Get Advanced Editorial Book Reviews And Back Cover Blurbs

Reviews are one of the most trusted forms of marketing for any product or service, and in the world of books, they’re even more valuable. They help establish trust and authority between Author and Reader. People often decide to buy a book based on consumer reviews, editorial reviews or professional book reviews…even because of the

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Writing the Perfect Query Letter

It’s time to get ready for that thrilling, nerve-racking moment when you approach an agent or publisher with your work. Every writer anticipates it, even the seasoned ones, but are you truly prepared with a query letter that will grab their interest? In order to get your foot in the door, you need a polished,

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Identifying Your Genre

Break these Genre Rules at Your Own Risk How important is identifying your genre? Authors who are ambiguous in identifying their genre, or don’t do it correctly, can run into problems when pitching their manuscript to an agent or publisher. We’re here to nip that in the bud and keep you from breaking genre rules.

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The BookFest® Spring 2025 Schedule Features Nicholas Delbanco, Peter James, and Dr. Raye Mitchell

The BookFest® Spring 2025 Schedule Features Nicholas Delbanco, Peter James, and Dr. Raye Mitchell

The online bookish adventure returns April 5th–6th with Beth Freely, Chelle Honiker, Mark Leslie, Denise Mullinex, Nick Thacker, Cameron Sutter, and more. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest Adventure® returns for its 11th biannual virtual event on April 5th and 6th, 2025. The Spring 2025 edition features Nicholas Delbanco, acclaimed author of “The Years,”

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Navigating Political Questions in Author Interviews

Navigating Political Questions in Author Interviews: Your Media Guide

You’ve been looking forward to this media interview all week. You’re excited to talk to one of your favorite podcasters about your book—its world-building, its unforgettable characters, maybe even your best writing advice. But then, just a few questions in, the conversation takes an unexpected turn—straight into politics. This is why navigating political questions in

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French Flap Paperback Edition of “Saving KC” by Grinnell Desjarlais Offers Dual Endings with Expanded Distribution

The speculative historical fiction novel with dual endings now available in a French flap paperback, expanding its reach via Pathway Book Service in 2025.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Auburn, WA – Due to popular demand, Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais’s acclaimed novel “Saving KC” now releases in a French flap paperback edition on February 18, 2025. Featuring its

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