Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.
"Every story needs a book"
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Marketing
Without readers, a book is just some ink on paper. Books and authors need readers, reviewers, a following, and a strategic plan to obtain and maintain all those relationships. The good news is, if you've published a book through JCP you are already receiving complimentary marketing! Learn about the complimentary marketing JCP provides to our authors here.
Still, it can be hard to juggle branding and marketing yourself and your book(s) while also focusing on being a writer. Jan-Carol Publishing can plant the seeds of your creative marketing solution, so that you can reap the reward.
With our 75+ years combined experience, JCP offers creative marketing solutions for published authors and their books. Each marketing plan is customizable to the needs of you and your work. Whether you're looking to start a website, reach out on social media, or have professional reviews, we have the experience and technical expertise to take your book marketing campaign to the next level. VOICE MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN ONLINE AND PRINT AD Voice Magazine has an extensive online reach and 1300 Facebook followers, both of which are continuously growing, as well as an established reader base in the Tri-Cities region. We will include an ad for your book in the magazine and online for the specified period. $45 for book ad (Pricing per month; will increase with ad size) OR $100 for 3 months for book ad size
FEATURE NEWSLETTER JCP will compose a newsletter highlighting your book, your The newsletter will be sent to our extensive list of contacts, and authors are encouraged to forward it to their contacts as well. If the author has any upcoming events or sales they will be included in the newsletter. $75
Five Book Reviews JCP will have your book reviewed by five reviewers on various platforms. Platforms may include Amazon, Goodreads, Instagram/Facebook, personal blogs, etc. $175
Podcast End Ad Your book will be promoted during the closing remarks of an episode of our Bookmarked podcast. The promotion will include your book title, a brief synopsis, and where the book can be purchased. $25
Podcast Ad Your book will be promoted during the main portion of an episode of our Bookmarked podcast. The promotion will include your book title, a brief synopsis, and where the book can be purchased. $50
Special Announcement Podcast Ad Your book and your event, glowing review, award, or other special announcement will be promoted during the main portion of our Bookmarked Podcast. $75
Podcast Reading We highlight your book by reading an excerpt on a full-length episode of Bookmarked (approximately 20 minutes). $100
Marketing Packages
Pre-Release Package — $200 Get ready for your new book with these early marketing selections! • Includes social media promotion. • Specified Release Date • Early Bird E-Book Special
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE* — $300 Celebrate your book’s anniversary! • Voice Magazine for Women Online and Print Ad • E-Book Special • Happy Anniversary Press Release • Author Interview • Book of the Month
Media Package — $270 Bring your book to the mainstream! • Book Trailer • Book Blog Tour • Voice Magazine for Women Online and Print Ad
Review Package — $415 Build your review portfolio! • Book Reviews • Book Blog Tour • Voice Magazine for Women Online and Print ad featuring a review • Press Release featuring reviews
DEBUT PACKAGE — $550 Celebrate your release with a bang! • Book Reviews • Book Blog Tour • Book of the Month • E-book Special
Elevate PACKAGE* — $525 Rejuvenate your older title(s) with exciting updates! • Cover Updates • Voice Magazine for Women Online and Print Ad • Press Release • Book Signing Freebies featuring any cover updates • Book Blog Tour • Book Bub Ad
Upgraded Sales Sheet — $50 The upgraded version of our sales sheets includes your cover, synopsis, author photo, author bio, pricing/purchase options, and the option for a decorative border, clipart, or small illustration preview.
Authors not published under JCP are still eligible to receive marketing. Prices are subject to increase for outside authors.
*These packages include free shipping on one book order. 
Individual Marketing Options
SPECIFIED RELEASE DATE JCP will work with you to select a specific release day for your book. We will announce the date and take pre-orders in advance via a press release and social media. On the day of the release, we will promote your book again with a press release, social media post, and a feature newsletter. $125
EXTRA PRESS RELEASES JCP will compose and distribute a dedicated extra press release for a related topic of your choosing, such as a book signing or positive review. Purchase more than one for a discount! Our press releases are sent to a variety of markets, from local to international. $25 for one, $45 for two, $65 for three
BOOK BLOG TOUR We will send promotional material about your book to a different blog every day for two weeks. $150
BOOK REVIEWS JCP will have your book reviewed by ten reviewers on various platforms. Platforms may include Amazon, Goodreads, and/or Instagram or Facebook. $250
BOOK SIGNING FREEBIES JCP will create bookmarks, postcards, and/or a poster for an upcoming event or book signing. $50–$175 (Priced according to purchase; shipping included)
AUTHOR INTERVIEW JCP will conduct an interview with you to be shared alongside an ad for your book in Voice Magazine for Women. The interview will also be shared in parts or quotes via social media and a press release. Interviews will be conducted via email. $100
PRINTED SALE Print copies of your book will be sold at a 20% discount exclusively through our JCP online bookstore. The sale will be promoted via social media and a press release. $50
JCP Authors Only — COVER UPDATES Desired changes can be made to your title, author bio, synopsis, and cover appearance. New book files will be created and uploaded to the printer and distribution channels (some restrictions do apply). Social media promotion for the updates is included. Authors will receive 10 free copies of their updated book. $245
JCP Authors Only — Upgrade Your Paperback to Hardback! JCP will supply hardback files and a new hardback ISBN number for your book. This will include extra distribution for the new file and a press release that the book is now available in multiple formats. $325
BOOK OF THE MONTH JCP will promote your book as our featured selection for a month of your choice (first come, first serve). This includes a feature newsletter, social media promotion, a press release, and a month-long print copy sale through our JCP online bookstore. $150
EARLY BIRD E-BOOK SPECIAL JCP will release the e-book version of your book first, typically one to two weeks before the print version, in an effort to garner excitement and sales for both print and e-book copies. The e-book will be released at .99 cents for this special promotional period, and the sale will be promoted via social media and a press release. $100
E-BOOK SALE JCP will run an e-book sale at .99 cents for a period of up to three days. The sale will be available through Amazon and Barnes&Noble.com and will be promoted via social media. $75
BOOK TRAILER JCP will create a book trailer for your book.
$75–$150 
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