Ben Galley

Ben Galley – Marketer

Ben is a highly experienced self-publishing and marketing consultant, helping authors from around the world to publish and market books.

Overview

As well as a bestselling fantasy author of 7+ series, 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:

- 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

- 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 workshop 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

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Horror Picture Books Romance Science Fiction
Awards
  • Best Self-Published Novel – Booknest Fantasy Awards 2017
  • Winner of the Library Journal's Indie eBook Awards for Fantasy 2016

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2012 — Present

Helping authors and companies to publish and sell books in multiple formats across the world.

Portfolio

“Grimdark with heart and soul.”– Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives“Dark, brutal and violent, and packed with heart and emotional depth, The Heart of Stone is an intriguing novel. Great characters and a well-developed world surround a compl... read more
Download the entire of The Scarlet Star Trilogy in one complete bundle. The latest series from UK fantasy author Ben Galley, the trilogy is the coming of age tale of young Tonmerion Hark, whose father’s murder drives him to the the far-flung frontier of the we... read more

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Alexis S.

Alexis S.

Sep, 2024

Ben is incredibly knowledgeable and easy going. He explained book marketing in ways that I could understand with graphics, screen sharing, and text. I have a better understanding of how to create effective funnels, email marketing, and Amazon ads. I feel more confident marketing my memoir, than I did before working with Ben. His wealth of knowledge has equipped me with actionable tools that I ...
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Edward S.

Edward S.

Aug, 2024

Gave really helpful tips, and helped with direction a lot. Great genuine guy, who is happy to help outside of sessions. Would recommend.
jodie R.

jodie R.

Jul, 2024

Ben is a friendly, warm and responsive person. His approach requires time and effort intensive use of social media especially to build a community and following. I should have considered my own personality more gravely as to what is a best fit for me. Like many writers, I am an introvert and never good at self promotion in any area of my life. I think Ben would be great to give guidance to some...
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Russell H.

Russell H.

Jul, 2024

Ben Galley is professional, understanding, polite, and likable. His courses on how to market your book are well thought out and very informative. He is always open to questions and provides helpful, detailed responses. His friendly demeanor makes it easy to ask questions, and his approachability makes the learning experience enjoyable and engaging. Ben's expertise in marketing and selling books...
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Ang G.

Ang G.

Jul, 2024

Ben was great. Thank you so much for all your help. He was a wealth of knowledge on all the subjects I expressed wanting information about. He efficiently delivered the information in all sessions, and it was easy to understand. He asked for feedback to make sure we were on the same page. He responded to my messages promptly and took all my concerns into account, making sure to address the subj...
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