Ben Galley – Marketer

As well as a bestselling fantasy author of 20+ titles, I am an experienced self-publishing and marketing consultant, and am proud to have helped thousands of authors from around the world to publish and sell their books. Whether you're writing non-fiction or fiction, publishing in ebook or paperback, a debut writer or seasoned author, I can provide the advice you need to achieve your goals.

I've been publishing my own novels, audiobooks, and graphic novels since 2010, and as such, I have tried and tested a wide number of self-publishing paths. This has enabled me to construct a method of publishing and marketing strategy that I call the Shelf Help Method. It is affordable, professional, and driven by the technology at an author’s fingertips. It's a hands-on, entrepreneurial, business-like approach, which empowers authors to make the most out of this golden era of publishing, and make a living as I have.

I've taught this method and shared my advice at The London Book Fair, The Book Expo America, the London School of Economics, various UK universities and major book fairs and festivals. I've also taught as a Guardian Masterclass tutor and run workshops all over the world.

I can help and assist with any of the following areas of marketing:

- a powerful marketing strategy

- showing you how to optimise blurbs, keywords and categories

- how to find success with paid advertising such as AMS, Meta Ads, and Bookbub

- building and leveraging a mailing list

- newsletter marketing

- getting the most out of social media and content

- building and using websites

- promotions, giveaways, and competitions

- blogging and vlogging

- outreach, making connections and getting reviews

I am also able to provide advice on all aspects of independent publishing, including:

- the polishing process and getting your book ready for market

- ISBNs, front and back matter

- conversion to ebook and typesetting for paperback

- publishing ebooks and paperbacks on a global scale

- operating as a small business

- crowdfunding and using platforms like Kickstarter

- seeking agents and representation

- audiobooks

- hybrid publishing

"Ben Galley is genuinely interested in passing on his knowledge and helping others to be successful... Thank you Ben.”

- Judi Williams, Great Beginnings

"Just last year I attended an event in London run by a well-known publisher that cost £349 for 2 days. What Ben gave us in the first hour of his sessions was more usable than the information I garnered in 2 days at last summer’s event."

- Joanna Hunter, Innerpeace

"Along with the fountain of knowledge and the treasure trove of helpful advice that the affordable sessions have given me, I've also gained a great friend and mentor who I thank without end for his help in making my dreams of becoming a writer a reality."

- Reece Bridger, Fantasy Author