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September 8, 2011Tweet If you’ve a book to sell, whether you’re a publisher or an author, you need to have your book – or even the details of your book – listed in as many places as possible. The more places, the … Continue reading
Leave a comment5 reasons why BookXtra transforms books
August 31, 2011Tweet Book lovers everywhere are used to the century-old 2D book. It’s only in the last decade that electronic readers have changed this familiar format, and as popularity rises for ebooks, so have the possibilities with today’s technology. Let us … Continue reading
Leave a commentIf you build it, they will come…
August 23, 2011Tweet That’s what they told Kevin Costner in the film, Field of Dreams – and to be fair, they were right. In life outside of the movie theatres, just building something doesn’t automatically mean everyone will come, or that they … Continue reading
Leave a commentHelp for all English Language and English Literature students…
August 15, 2011Tweet Here at BookXtra, we don’t just offer entertainment. The articles and supplementary information on classic books that also appear on the site can be used in research by those studying for English language/literature qualifications. And if you’ve any information … Continue reading
Leave a commentFinding the perfect partner…
August 8, 2011Tweet This is not a post about dating, let’s get that straight, but marketing. For authors, and publishers too, having a book to shout about is great, finding the best place to shout from…..not so much. With the millions of … Continue reading
2 CommentsThe show’s on the road!
July 28, 2011Tweet BookXtra is a brand-new concept and, although we had big expectations for our first few weeks, we’ve been staggered at the huge level of interest we’ve had. Why? And who? – Publishers are seeing it as a wonderful way … Continue reading
1 CommentAre you nervous?
July 20, 2011Tweet Good things can make people nervous. Is that really a £5 note stuck to the floor….? Take BookXtra for example. Whilst we’ve had a fantastic uptake from authors, publishers, book groups and the general public in the first couple … Continue reading
3 CommentsBe seen!!
July 12, 2011Tweet The presence of a brand is to be seen and recognised. Birds Eye have their beardy captain and McDonalds have a strange clown associated with their wares. Because most companies or organisations want to visually capture the attention of … Continue reading
4 CommentsBlyton Rocks!
July 7, 2011Tweet I may be showing my age here, but I grew up with Blyton. Not literally, but with her books. I loved the Mallory Towers series, I wanted to actually BE one of the Famous Five and her Magic Faraway … Continue reading
2 CommentsBooks or Film – which do you prefer?
June 27, 2011Tweet Pride and Prejudice – one of the most famous and revered books in history. The subject of numerous television and film adaptations, there can be few readers that have evaded its charms. As someone who has read the book … Continue reading
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