Publishing a book is just the beginning of an author’s journey. The real challenge? Getting it noticed. If you’re an indie or self-published author, you know that visibility is everything. Reviews, interviews, and online features can make all the difference in building credibility and reaching new readers.
At City Book Review, we offer a range of services to help you build buzz, attract readers, and grow your author brand. Here’s how you can leverage our tools, step by step, to maximize your book’s success.
Step 1: Start with Professional Blurbs & Reviews
One of the first steps in your book marketing plan should be securing trusted, professional reviews. Reviews not only provide credibility but also serve as powerful marketing assets.
🔹 City Book Review Services to Start With:
- Standard & Premium Book Reviews – Get a professional, unbiased review published on one of our reputable book review sites.
Premium Standard Review
Premium Expedited Review - Author Blurb Review – Need a quick, impactful quote for your book cover, Amazon page, or press kit? Our blurb review provides a concise, endorsement-style review to boost your book’s appeal.
Standard Blurb
Premium Blurb
📌 How to Use This?
✔️ Add review quotes to your Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads pages.
✔️ Use excerpts in your book description and press releases.
✔️ Feature them on your website, social media, and promotional materials.
Step 2: Convert Your Review into a Video
In today’s fast-paced digital world, video is one of the most engaging ways to attract readers. If you’ve received a great review, the next step is to turn it into a compelling video.
🎬 City Book Review Video Review
- Professionally produced video converting your written review to video.
- Perfect for social media, Amazon Author Central, book launch pages, and ads.
Video Review Service
📌 How to Use This?
✔️ Post on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to reach a wider audience.
✔️ Embed it on your website and author landing pages.
✔️ Use it in paid promotions to increase engagement.
Step 3: Share Your Story with a Written Interview
Readers don’t just buy books—they buy into authors. A well-crafted interview can help readers connect with you on a deeper level, making them more likely to purchase your book.
📝 City Book Review Written Interview
- A structured Q&A about your writing journey, inspirations, and your book’s unique appeal.
- Published on an established book review site to give you added exposure.
Written Interview
Video Review and Interview Package
📌 How to Use This?
✔️ Share the link across social media, newsletters, and your website.
✔️ Use quotes from the interview in marketing materials and Amazon Author Central.
✔️ Build credibility by linking it in your media kit and author bio.
Step 4: Leverage Your Reviews & Interview for Blogger Outreach
Once you have reviews, a video, and an author interview, it’s time to reach out to book bloggers and get even more exposure. Indie book blogs are a fantastic way to expand your audience and increase book sales.
🔹 City Book Review’s Indie Book Blog Features Package
- Your book is featured on 10 or 20 different independent book blogs, giving you broad exposure.
- Can include book spotlights, reviews, interviews, or guest posts (varies by blog).
Blogger Outreach Options
📌 How to Use This?
✔️ Share blog features across social media and newsletters.
✔️ Use backlinks from these features to boost your SEO and discoverability.
✔️ Engage with blog readers in the comments to build a loyal audience.
Step 5: Create a Powerful Author Page with All These Assets
Your Amazon Author Page, personal website, and social media profiles should showcase everything you’ve built so far. The more content you have, the more authority and visibility you gain.
🔹 How to Optimize Your Author Page?
✔ Add reviews and blurbs to your book description and editorial reviews section.
✔ Upload your video review to Amazon Author Central and YouTube.
✔ Link to your written interview and blog features for added credibility.
✔ Regularly update your author bio with new press coverage and reader engagement.
Step 6: Bookstore and Library outreach
Step 6: Get Your Book into Bookstores & Libraries
Now that you have reviews, a video, an interview, and blog features to establish credibility, it’s time to take your book offline and into the hands of readers through bookstores and libraries. This step helps expand your reach beyond digital marketing and into physical locations where book lovers discover new reads.
📚 Why Bookstores & Libraries Matter?
- Bookstores provide in-person visibility – Readers love discovering books on shelves, and indie bookstores often support local and self-published authors.
- Libraries drive long-term discoverability – A book in a library can reach hundreds of readers, many of whom may recommend it to others or purchase their own copy.
- Increased credibility – Having your book in respected institutions boosts your author brand and sales potential.
- Opportunities for events – Book signings, author talks, and library workshops position you as an expert and help grow your readership.Bookstore Email Outreach
Library Email Outreach
ShelfReach – Paid consignment
Final Thoughts: The Power of a Multi-Step Approach
Marketing a book isn’t a one-and-done task—it’s a process. By strategically layering reviews, videos, interviews, and blog features, you create a comprehensive book promotion strategy that drives long-term success.
At City Book Review, we’re here to help amplify your book’s reach and credibility. Whether you’re just starting or looking to give your book a second wave of promotion, our services provide the tools you need to stand out in the crowded book market.
🚀 Ready to get started? Check out our book marketing services today!