INscribe Digital Newsletter 11-08-2017
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Modified on: Fri, Nov 10, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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Greetings INscribers,
Don't miss our new Fall Webinar Series!
All the best,
Team INscribe |
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Webinar Videos
Was there a webinar you had hoped to see but missed it live? You can check out our video recordings in the help desk or on Vimeo!
Be sure you use the password eBooks123 to access the videos.
Don't miss our upcoming webinars by checking our webinar calendar!
Updated!
Retailers: Kobo - Robotic Bookselling
Friday, November 10 at 9:00am PST/ 12:00pm EST
Kobo's very own Nathan Maharaj joins us on Friday to discuss robotic bookselling. Kobo is at the forefront of digital reading as one of the fastest growing eReading services. Using their open platform and diverse content, Kobo aims to make the world a better place by empowering book lovers everywhere.
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android:
https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/3633870314
Can't join? No problem!
We will record all webinars and share afterward.
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Kobo Chilly Thrillers Sale
From November 30 – December 4 (inclusive), Kobo CA and US will be running a “Chilly” Thrillers Price Promotion. We are looking for mystery and thriller titles that will make your blood run cold, be it from the setting (think, Scandi crime) or from a truly terrifying plot. All titles must be promotionally priced at $4.99 & under (excluding free) for the duration of the promotion. You are welcome to submit for both the CA and/or US version of the sale, using the attached grid.
Dates: November 20 - December 4
Price Point: $4.99 & under (excluding free)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Due: Friday, November 10
Kobo’s support for this sale follows, in both CA and US:
- CA Dedicated email to each base (Nov. 30)
- US Dedicated email to each base (Dec. 1)
- US + CA Email feature (Sunday, Dec 3)
- Homepage banner (November 30 – Dec 4)
- Kobo social support
Please assume that all nominations are accepted for the promotion unless otherwise notified. INscribe will manage the discount of your titles. |
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Kobo Holiday Romance Sale
Halloween is behind us, and like it or not, winter is on its way in. But what better way to fight the cold than to curl up with a holiday romance novel?
For the month of December (December 1 – 31, inclusive), Kobo CA and US will be running a Holiday Romance Sale. They are looking for feel-good romance and commercial fiction, with a distinct winter and/or holiday theme. Titles must be promotionally priced at $2.99 & under (excluding free). It will also be possible to include titles not promotionally priced for the month-long duration, however, these titles will not be eligible for creative materials.
Dates: December 1-31
Price Point: $2.99 & under (excluding free)
Genre: Romance with holiday theme
Due: Wednesday, November 15
Kobo’s support for this sale follows, in both CA and US:
- Targeted email to each base
- December 11th in CA
- December 18th in US
- Email feature(s) throughout the month
- Homepage hero banner support
- Kobo social support
Please assume that all nominations are accepted for the promotion unless otherwise notified. INscribe will manage the discount of your titles. |
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Google Play Fall/Winter Promotions
Google is currently soliciting nominations for Fall/Winter 2017 book promotions. Below, please find links for the following promotions. Click the links to submit directly to Google.
Make sure you also submit a price campaign sheet to help@inscribedigital.com or help.inscribedigital.com!
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Google Play Year-End Deals, 12/21-1/4 Huge deals on top-selling titles -- this is our chance to help our users fill up their new devices with the best content. All genres welcome across adult, YA and kids. Nominations due 11/13.
Please keep the following in mind:
- All of your nominations are viewed by a Google Merchandiser, so please help us by keeping nominations to your strongest highlights and priorities, relevant to each promotion, preferably with no more than 4-5 titles.
- Please pay special attention to the dates and price points indicated (if applicable) when nominating titles.
- If possible, it’s best to use ISBNs for your submissions.
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IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards
It's that time of year again! Have you mailed in your books for the prestigious IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program, which includes fifty-five categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design? If not, there's still time.
The initial Call for Entries deadline is September 30, 2017. Don't delay! The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program is regarded as one of the highest national honors in independent and self-publishing. The Awards are unique in that entrants receive direct feedback on their submissions. The judging forms are returned to all publishers.
Publishers of print books with a copyright date of 2017 may enter the competition. Each entry is judged by three independent judges. Each judge will have either a design focus or an editorial focus. Most entries are assigned two editorial judges and one design judge. Some entries, however, like those in the “Interior Design” category, will be assigned only design judges and some entries, like those in the “Best New Voice” category, will be assigned only editorial judges.
To assist the judges and ensure they have enough time to review each book, there are two entry deadlines:
Visit the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program website for further details.
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Tip of the Week
Metadata: Keep It Fresh!
We never stop talking about the importance of metadata here at INscribe. It's always a great idea to freshen up backlist titles to give them a new life. Learn how to maximize your reach from Kelly's Marketing Package webinar last week!
Don't forget to use our latest metadata sheet when updating or sending new metadata!
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Submit titles for ongoing marketing opportunities below!
Look at the Marketing Calendar for upcoming due dates. |
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