The change: prize draws are now subject to a fee
This change means that publishers must pay a fee in advance and purchase these in the form of credits in advance. Only then can authors organize raffles. At the same time, this makes access more difficult for self-publishers. Since Nova MD as a book distributor would like to continue to offer its customers this marketing opportunity, Nova MD has decided to cooperate with Lovelybooks.
Nova MD: Exclusive Lovelybooks partner for self-publishers
Nova MD is the first and so far only book distributor to enter into a partnership with Lovelybooks to enable its authors to continue holding prize draws. Nova authors can book individual credits via their customer account and use them directly for a reading round with a prize draw.
Advantages of raffles at Lovelybooks
Raffles on Lovelybooks offer numerous advantages for both authors and readers:
1. increased visibility
Raffles are a great way to introduce a book to a wider audience. By participating in a raffle, more readers become aware of the book, which increases its reach and visibility. As the raffles are now subject to a fee, it can be assumed that fewer authors are organizing them. This has the advantage that the prize draws are more exclusive and therefore visibility increases even more.
2. engagement and interaction
Reading rounds encourage exchange and discussion about the book. Participants can share their opinions and impressions, which leads to a lively and engaged dialog. For authors, this can mean valuable feedback and a stronger bond with their readership.
3. authentic reviews
Readers who win a book in a giveaway are often motivated to write honest and detailed reviews. These reviews are an important guide for other potential readers and can have a positive influence on the purchase decision. These reviews are often not only published on the Lovelybooks platform, but also on other sites and stores, such as Amazon, Thalia, your own Instagram account and many more.
Thanks to the exclusivity and the reviews you collect with the raffles, you have a good chance of entering the Lovelybooks Top 20 book charts.
4. promotion of self-publishers
Thanks to the cooperation with Nova MD, self-publishers have the same opportunity as established publishers to publicize their books via raffles. This helps independent authors to make their work accessible to a wider audience and advance their careers.
Conclusion
The switch to paid giveaways on Lovelybooks marks a significant change, but also brings new opportunities. Thanks to the cooperation with Nova MD, self-publishers can continue to benefit from the advantages of the Lovelybooks prize draws. For authors and publishers, these giveaways provide a valuable platform to promote their books, receive feedback and build an engaged readership. Readers can continue to look forward to exciting reading rounds and the opportunity to discover and win new books.
Here you can find an overview of all current reading rounds and book raffles. You have never organized a reading round or raffle at Lovelybooks? You can find a few tips here.
