I GOT A BOOKBUB DEAL! What is BookBub and how does it help sell books? A less known advertising opt!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

The Stolen Kingdom FREE BOOK: books2read.com/thestolenkingdom My BookBub page: www.bookbub.com/profile/bethany-atazadeh

[@jessevail4087]

I find it relieving to have a self-pub author willing to talk financials and business within this very fascinating world of writing we are all mixed up in. Very few are willing to go the distance. And it's understandable as well as sad. Because it's very helpful info. Anyhow. Grats on the book bub, and thanks for the heads up. Will be getting your whole series shortly. Looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed!

[@rachelmason3164]

Congrats on the Bookbub deal! Definitely something worth celebrating as an author. I hope it goes above and beyond your predictions.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@hcbnt]

What do you think was actually the key action or approach which made a difference this time? (to get the deal)

[@lesleybarklay798]

I get the bookbub email everyday. I usually grab everything that's free and give it a try, if it's all right, I finish it. If it's really good, I get the sequels.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

That’s so cool! I get it everyday too and have totally gotten books with it, but I also forget to look a lot

[@lesleybarklay798]

@@BethanyAtazadeh you're right, though, I click on a lot of books that I haven't read, or I read the first few pages/ chapters and just didn't continue. If the books aren't quality, you won't get the sell through, so it pays to make your book as polished as possible before getting a deal. Thanks for this video. I didn't realise you could pay to have your book featured in the emails.

[@ericarowanarts]

This is such a good strategy!! Thank you for sharing. I didn't realize it was part of a Bookbub deal when I started sharing links to the free Amazon listing after you posted it on ig. I am invested now! I can't wait to see how this strategy plays out. This is such a great idea!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! And thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@shayne-neal]

I just spent over an hour going through your video with a calculator and playing with your numbers to see if it was really smarter to go with the free book instead of the 99 cent sale... I tried to post my numbers but KZbin won't allow it... suffice to say, I realize that you probably went through the same effort that I did and came to the same conclusion... but were you as surprised as I was? Thank you for the great video! I have learned to be creative but my analytical brain loves this stuff naturally!

[@MovieMagicMark]

Congrats on the BookBub deal! That's awesome! I would definitely love a follow up video about how it did. Good luck! I'm sure your books will sell tons!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@MovieMagicMark]

@@BethanyAtazadeh no problem! Thank YOU! Your videos have helped a lot in my self publishing journey.

[@asmrwarlock1845]

I never heard of it until now. I've tried to submit a deal, but it was rejected. I'm experimenting with their ads though.

[@juliejoy3558]

Yay congratulations!!!! I know you’ve wanted this for so long!!!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much!

[@therealannataylor]

I would love to see the follow up video! We just went through the sell through videos in the P&T course so it’s really interesting seeing it in action.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Sweet! I'm planning on it, and I think it'll be a patron exclusive if you're curious to see that!

[@taylorbrione]

What if I have other books but they are different genres. One kids book, one devotional, one cookbook. I really wanted to do a book deal for the kids book and cookbook.

[@rileyraspberries]

I hope you made it :) Going to check out your other videos. Love the energy! Helpful as an author getting ready to launch my first book.

[@micaiahhopkins7494]

Way to go, Miss Bethany! I'm sure your crazy cliffhangers will keep people wanting more. 😂

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@authoralaskawalters]

I hear people talk about book bub but never really understood it. This is very cool!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you! ☺️

[@jlslipak1483]

Love these videos, so helpful! Keep up the great work!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Glad you like them!

[@kristine95660]

I bought your book on audible and I LOVE IT!!! I've already listened to it twice ❤🥰

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Aww YAY!! Love hearing that! Thank you so much! 🥰🎉

[@skyrocketenglishclass]

Just discovered your channel, Bethany. You're amazing! And such a good writer. I downloaded the Queen's Rise - impressive!

[@torichambers9671]

congratulations, Bethany. You rock!

[@jeremyfee]

"It's nothing to sneeze at." That's great! I now want one of my characters in one of my stories to say that.

[@jlslipak1483]

It's been awhile since you got this deal, so I was wondering how that worked out for you? Were you happy with the outcome? Was it everything you thought it would be? I love you vids so much. The information you provide is outstanding and so helpful! Keep up the hard work!

[@thechinesetutoruk9172]

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!

[@connielafortune1299]

Congrats, that's awesome! I'm thinking a series would be better read through than standalones. Hope you follow up with this sometime in the future. XO

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you! Yep I think you’re right to be honest, and I hope to try to do that! 🥳🎉

[@kristinwritesanovel]

I love how your excitement and joy shines through in this video! :) This sounds like such a good opportunity and I hope it is/was so fruitful for you. 🧡

[@IsraelSuperguide]

First of all congratulation! question: in what language can 1-the book is advertised 2-new release 3-is Approval deal. - Right now my books are in 4 languages. --Not to mention my niche in that list is small (i write nonfiction)- i just added my upcoming book for a new release and it isn't free. almost $300! - Lastly, how long does the deal last? THANKS. I hope you made your money back. After watching your video, i saw my nitch (Christian nonfiction) for free almost $400 and $1300 for a deal, (unfortunately I cant sell my book at amazon for less than $2.99 (my book weight because they are picture books) But I can with Streetlib.

[@mahakhan7285]

Does book bub free deals helps to gain new readers if you don't have a series yet?? Like is there an example where a person retained readers for her different stories or books?

[@ANSageWrites]

Congrats on the deal! You should film the day it comes out. My first bookbub was so exciting, I know your book is going to do really well that day. Amazing news and so happy for you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay thank you! I'm planning on it, and it'll be a patron exclusive video if you're curious!

[@davidabernathy5241]

Congratulations on your deal! Hard work pays off.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! 🥳

[@juliejoy3558]

I’ve yet to get the answer to this: do you pay download fees to KDP when someone downloads your book for free? I’m releasing a children’s picture book and have large download fees and am scared of this! This could theoretically cost an author thousands? Thank you!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Nope!

[@osmigtorres2333]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@stevekollins-xg6kc]

Did she do a follow up video?

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

She did three, all on patreon.

[@authorlacyhess]

Congratulations on your BookBub deal! I'm so glad you achieved your goal! 🎉

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥳

[@MargaretPinard]

This is brilliant! I hate math so much. And I had never considered calculating sell-through like this...and I think I need Book Report now. I hate KDP's ever-more-opaque backend... !!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Me too! And kdp tracking is still 100 x’s easier to use than any other companies! But book report def makes life easier haha

[@gordonpreston7960]

@@BethanyAtazadeh Hello, great video. Can you tell me how you give your book away for free? do you have to publish your book through some service other than amazon? amazon lets you do free book promotions, but only for 5 days once every 90 days. is there a service that enables you to give your books away for free permanantly?

[@amberdeyoung2919]

This is the book that got me into re-tellings you know I’m sharing everywhere!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

YAY!

[@Katesbookdate]

SO exciting! Congrats!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you! 🥳

[@Karoomama72]

🎉Congratulations!🎉

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you! 🎉🎉

[@vw4070]

Ijust got my bookbub and you are the first book, at the very TOP OF THE WHOLE THING, KIDDO! :-)

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

YAY!

[@koalafan1576]

So happy for you.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you!

[@LaMoniqueMac]

Congrats Bethany so happy for you🥰

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! 🥳🎉

[@rachelrobertson7353]

A little late to the game, but I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! You did it!!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Yay thank you!

[@HeartBreathings]

My prediction is that you get a lot more downloads than their average on your first run!!

[@HeartBreathings]

And you'll likely have more like 88-93% sell. Through to book 4. Plus new release sales!! You're going to be so excited!! 😱

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

That would be so amazing!!

[@vw4070]

What a helpful and great video and what a great channel! Wish you so much luck for Bookbub!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@TraciWilliamsInspiringHope]

Congratulations!!!

[@serenaringer7305]

Do they only promote eBooks?

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

ebooks and audiobooks

[@ScullyPop]

Congratulations on the Bookbub deal.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you so much!

[@Bobbypinker]

Congrats! I hope you do a follow-up with the results a few months after it's over.

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you! I did a one week follow up over on my patreon page if you're curious! And I plan to do a 30 day and 90 day results video there too!

[@HeartBreathings]

Yay!!!!!

[@swugg2550]

Congrats 🍾👏🏽

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Thank you! 🥳

[@elyasstephens8242]

Could you do a video on nonfiction-specific tips and tricks? Thanks!!

[@BethanyAtazadeh]

Maybe someday when I have more experience on that! (I don’t know if I feel like an expert on that subject yet! :)

[@tmac8892]

Great vid. Great last name. Too cowardly to try & pronounce it.