3 Simple Tips to Help You Make the New York Times Bestseller List

Being on the New York Times Bestseller List can bring visibility to your books, as well as credibility in the eyes of other industry professionals, making it all worthwhile in the end. How do you achieve this? Here are three tips on how to get on the New York Times Bestseller List that have worked for other authors, and can work for you too!

1) Start a Book Club

If you’re part of a book club, fantastic! If not, start one. There’s no need to become a literary snob; even people who don’t typically read books have opinions about what makes for a good read. Your new book club could simply entail inviting friends over for wine or coffee on a regular basis and discussing books as you go—it doesn’t have to be much more formal than that.

2) Connect with an Influencer

If you have access to any prominent public figures or journalists, contact them and offer them a free copy of your book for an honest review. In exchange, ask that they provide a small blurb about your book on their website or social media profile. This will dramatically increase exposure and help gain traction for your title. Remember: Ask for honest feedback so you can make edits prior to publication!

3) Drive Traffic to Your Amazon Listing

If you want your book on Amazon, you need to first offer it for sale. This is called making it available for purchase. Once you make your book available for purchase, your Amazon listing can drive traffic and downloads. Your listing will also include a customer rating and reviews from other readers who’ve bought and read your book. Traffic will then be directed to where they can learn more about or purchase your book. The more buyers leave reviews, the better (and higher) your ranking will be in category searches on Amazon.