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Black Friday is not just for shoppers. It gives authors a great opportunity to boost sales and reach new readers. That’s why Crossroad Publisher has compiled a list of Black Friday book promotion tips to help you crush this high-traffic season!

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Do Books Get Discounted on Black Friday?

Yes, books are a popular category for Black Friday discounts! Both digital and physical books see significant discounts and sales during this period. That’s why most book companies use the day to attract readers with exclusive deals. And independent authors should do the same.

10 Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors

1. Narrow Down Your Audience

Firstly, finding your audience is foundational to successful book marketing. Here’s how you can go about it

• Check Black Friday or holiday sales data from last year. That will help identify your target customers and their preferences.
• A reader persona provides a snapshot of your ideal readers, their age, gender, interests, location, etc.

While you’re at it, think about other customers who may be interested in your books. These may not be your target readers but those shopping for books as gifts.

2. Create Book Bundles

Secondly, bundles provide excellent value. You can sell multiple titles together at a discount, exactly what Black Friday shoppers seek. You can

• Group books in a series or similar themes
• Offer exclusive content to bundle buyers, e.g. signed copies or bonus chapters.

For example, if you’ve written a fantasy trilogy, create a bundle deal targeting fans of epic adventures. This ties in #1.

3. Tweak Your Pricing Strategy

Thirdly, Black Friday is also about pricing. This can include

• Limited-time discounts that create urgency
• Flash sales at peak shopping hours to maximize visibility

You can also adjust prices regionally, as Black Friday is celebrated in several countries.

Optimize Your Metadata

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You should also use Black Friday-related keywords to tailor your metadata. The point is to make it easy for customers to discover your book when looking for discounts.

5. Optimize Social Media Campaigns

Next on our list of Black Friday book promotion tips is social media. If your social media pages are not tweaked for the holiday season, you will miss a golden chance to promote your books. Here’s what you can do:

• Create teasers to announce your deals in advance and create a buzz
• Create teasers to announce your deals in advance and create a buzz
• Run polls or ask questions about their holiday reading lists to drive engagement.

For instance, if you write travel books, you can post something like “Looking for the perfect adventure gift? Stay tuned for my Black Friday deal!”

6. Offer Exclusive Deals for Fans

When seeking new customers, don’t forget to reward loyal readers

• Send discount codes to your email subscribers.
• Let your subscribers shop your deals a day before Black Friday.

You can also offer loyalty bonuses, such as free digital content with every purchase.

7. Run Retargeting Ads

Some shoppers will browse without buying. Here’s how you can retarget them

• Use Google Ads or Facebook Ads to remind shoppers of your book.
• Run ads with messages like “Last chance to grab this deal!” to create urgency.

Retargeting campaigns can work before and after the main discount day as well.

8. Design Stunning Promotional Content

Readers of the Crossroad Publisher blog know the power of design for generating book sales.

• Use consistent colors, fonts, and visuals for your campaign.
• Tailor content by platform, e.g. catchy, text-based posts on X and reels for Instagram.

Once you attract them with design, use clear CTAs in your social media posts that direct readers to where they can buy your book.

9. Run a Countdown Deal

Build anticipation with a countdown to Black Friday.

• Send daily reminders about your upcoming promotions.
• Host a Q&A to connect with your audience and reveal your Black Friday deals.

The point is to engage with your online audience every day to create a buzz for Black Friday.

10. Reach Out to Other Authors

Why go at it alone when you can team up to maximize reach?

• Create joint promotions with authors in your genre.
• Cross-promote each other’s books on social media.

In line with #2, you can also create a multi-author bundle for Black Friday.

That’s about it! Start optimizing your sales strategy to make the most of the holiday shopping season. Don’t forget to experiment with different ad formats and messaging. It’s all about testing and refining.

Make This Black Friday Your Best Yet!

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At Crossroad Publisher, we can help you craft campaigns that get results.

Ready to maximize your sales? Contact us today to learn more about our marketing services (at exclusive Black Friday prices!)