BookBub Mastery: BCIAY Education Series

by Nick Thacker

I've had a BookBub Featured Deal every other month for the last two years...That's not an exaggeration, nor was it an accident.Over the past five years I've studied BookBub's platform, working on a strategy that's allowed me to compete at the highest levels with BookBub's Featured Deals. Featured Deals are hard to come by, and some authors swear they're impossible to get. I'm here to tell those authors that it is possible, and it's probably likely......If you have a plan.In BookBub Mastery, you'll learn what BookBub really wants, and you'll learn how to give it to them. As a marketing platform it can legitimately change the lives of authors, so it's worth putting your best digital foot forward.Take control of your book marketing and launch your author career, using the world's best-ever book-marketing promotional platform. It's all here in BookBub Mastery — get started today! "...A solid offering that has covered all the bases... authors will find it helpful." — Brian Meeks, author of Mastering Amazon An Author's Guide"This is the advice people pay thousands to hunt for, and may never find. Treasure this book." — Kevin Tumlinson, CEO of BookSweeps."What's a platform, how do I build it, and what the @3## do I do with it when I have one? Well done, Mr. Thacker... Well done indeed.” — Michael Anderle, CEO LMBPN Publishing, 7-figure author, Creator 20Booksto50K ™

94 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2020

About the author

Nick Thacker is a thriller author from Texas who lives in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys reading in a hammock on the beach, skiing, drinking whiskey, and hanging out with his beautiful wife, two dogs, and two daughters. 
For more information, visit Nick online at www.nickthacker.com


In addition to his fiction work, Nick is the founder and lead of Sonata & Scribe, the only music studio focused on producing “soundtracks” for books and series. Find out more at www.SonataAndScribe.com.

Reviews

[Chris DeVere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommended

A ton of information in a short, concise book. This book really lays down not only what criteria Bookbub looks for in a candidate for their featured deals, but what sells books period. You’ll walk away armed with the knowledge you need to land that deal, and a heck of a lot more on covers, blurbs, craft, productivity, and more.

[Jade C. Jamison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up on David Gaughran's suggestion, and I'm glad I did. A few years ago, I tried to develop a "system" similar to what Thacker describes in his book for applying for BookBub feature deals, because I completely agree with him. You have to keep emotion out of the equation. The chances are in your favor of being rejected (they can't accept everyone's books!)--but, following the system Thacker recommends--your chances of getting a deal are more likely. And he includes all the ways in which he researched and tested his theories, telling you what you might need to change if you continue getting rejections.

I'm all in, because it's taken me a long time to realize that indie publishing today isn't like it was back when I started. My books need to be seen to be purchased! While I have some amazing hard core super readers, they're not enough to be my bread and butter, even if I could publish two books a month. And while I run some ads and do promotions, what Thacker suggests is any idea I might have had--on steroids. Will I try his system? You bet. I've already started. If you're an author wanting to "crack" BookBub featured deals, then you're going to want to pick up this book!

[D. Thrush · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was able to get a BookBub Featured Deal for a free book in 2015. I had more downloads that day in more countries than I imagined possible. Since then, I’ve been unable to get another. So, this book was of interest to me. I thought I had some things figured out about what BookBub looks for, but I was wrong about some of them. Nick Thacker has figured out a system to get his books accepted every few months. He’s given me a few ideas, and I’m anxious to see if they work. At any rate, it makes sense that these steps will increase my chances. There were just a few things that needed clarification. If you’re in KDP Select, you can’t reduce the price of your book until after the re-enroll date, so it can be tricky if you get a featured deal around this date. Also, I read somewhere on BookBub’s site that you can submit a free book every week. And not mentioned is submitting internationally. You can only reduce your price in the US and UK market (if you’re in Select). Only free will make your book available in every country. Otherwise, this book is very helpful. Thanks for sharing, Nick!

[Nancy Kuykendall · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a lot of information in this book—so much so it made my head spin. But, if you want to get featured on BookBub, Thacker can tell you how, in detail. As in any book, take what you can use and apply and leave the rest, at least for a later date. I picked up a few tips I can use, if and when I so choose. I think I might give it a try using some of what I learned.

[Martin Rowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interest quick read on the subject of Bookbub, what it can do for you and how you go about setting up an account. I would highly recommend this for any Author looking to make their first step into the world of Bookbub

[William Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this

This is a wonderful book for working the bookbub submission roulette. Nick has provided quite a bit of common sense details. There’s a lot to learn here.

[Eldon Farrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read that does have some interesting insights into the process of landing that elusive white whale of indie authordom :)

[Sara Blackard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for anyone wanting to learn more about Bookbub Featured Deals.

[K.C. Sivils · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical information

Unlike a lot of how-to books on marketing for authors this one has a lot of practical, easy to understand information.

[Randy Thurman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Specifically for Bookbub Featured deals

Outstanding book for the Bookbub Featured deals. If you’re wanting a book on Bookbub ads, Bookbub Ads Expert by Graughram is recommended.