Growth · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to authors, here's a new idea for promoting your book
Last year, I was running an independent marketplace for ebooks (similar to Smashwords), which failed. After its demise, we took a long look at ebooks and decided rather than competing with Amazon and iTunes, we should focus on solving a more pressing problem most authors face: how to get their books noticed in the first place. The result is BookHunch, which is an attempt to mobilize people via social media to read, review, and create buzz about a given book. That's the quick summary, but there's a more detailed history on my blog, as well as a preview article on the Digital Reader blog. We…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. authors, here's a new idea for promoting your book launched in 2011; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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AMAs with the authors of great books, once per month
2015 · its alternatives →
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My story: I founded this a couple of years ago because my school (I was 11/12 at the time) had recently purchased a library system which was horrible and ugly. I thought it could be made much better, so I coded for months on end to get this product working. I submitted this to a TV competition on national TV and got the opportunity to pitch this product in front of 500,000 viewers. I received a bursary of €2,000 from the show and used that money to grow the business. Currently the business is thriving and is growing rapidly. I'd really appreciate any feedback you might have. Thanks, Shane
2013 · libramatic.com · its alternatives →
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How to self-publish a successful book on Amazon
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Launch your digital product with confidence
2016 · justinjackson.ca · its alternatives →
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A short primer for ambitious people (book)
2015 · thewantbook.com · its alternatives →
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BookHunt▲2Product hunt for books | book recommendation community
Dec 2025 · bookhuntonline.com · its alternatives →
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How to choose your niche & create a profitable blog
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Smile Hunt▲91Adds Amazon 😄buttons to books on Product Hunt (Amazon Smile…
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
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Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur
2016 · gadgetsprimer.com · its alternatives →
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BookVibe▲78Helps you find new books by mining your Twitter stream
2014 · bookvibe.com · its alternatives →
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BingeBooks▲98The book bingeing site to find your next great read
2022 · bingebooks.com · its alternatives →
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What it's really like to bring a book to life (& promote it)
2016 · marcella.co · its alternatives →
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How to Tell a Different Story, Break through the Clutter, a…
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Hi guys, yesterday I launched a new book notification service called 'Any new books?': http://anynewbooks.com The idea is that you enter your email, subscribe to a few categories of your interest, and then you'll receive one weekly email per category with a list of new interesting books that were just released. The first day was pretty good I think, with many people signing up. Among these, I've already spotted a few key players in our industry (which I take to be a positive sign, of course) and the feedback I've been receiving by email has been very positive so far. I'm posting this here…
2010 · anynewbooks.com · its alternatives →
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Inspiration for a new way of marketing
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Celebrating my new 'Hunting' feature with my recent book
2016 · wiley.com · its alternatives →
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Are you ready to make your writing persuasive?
2015 · williger.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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An eBook covering ways to promote a mobile app on YouTube
2016 · appsamurai.com · its alternatives →
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Track, organize, and *actually* remember what you read w/ AI
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hey Book Lovers! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Biblio.com, your new social playground for everything books! Whether you're a voracious reader, budding author, or just someone who loves to explore new ideas through the written word, Bibliou has it all. With Bibliou, you can: Upload your own stories, novels, or poems and share them with the world Read an ever-growing library of books and writings by other users – discover hidden gems! Follow authors, readers, and creators whose content you love – build your literary network Create reading lists, leave reviews, and join discussions in…
2024 · bibliou.com · its alternatives →
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