A book launch or book tour is not merely about selling copies, it’s about building a sustainable literary career. It is a strategic, powerful investment that brings your book to life, strengthens your presence in the Caribbean literary community, and ensures your work reaches the readers it was meant for. For Caribbean authors looking to grow, influence, and inspire, a launch or tour is not optional. Therefore, it’s essential.
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Write the Future: $25,000 Book Publishing Grant for Trinidad and Tobago Citizens
Books by LR is thrilled to announce the “Write the Future” Book Publishing Grant Fellowship, a new initiative designed to empower first-time authors from Trinidad and Tobago to bring their stories to the world. This fellowship supports emerging voices who are ready to transform their manuscripts into professionally published books, fiction or non-fiction, while retainingContinue reading “Write the Future: $25,000 Book Publishing Grant for Trinidad and Tobago Citizens”
Write. Reflect. Reconnect. | 6-Day Destination Writers’ Retreat
This is your sign to make 2026 the year you write and publish that book idea you’ve been sitting on for years. Come join us on this writing retreat! Escape to the lush mountains of Baños, Ecuador for 6 transformative days of creativity and calm. Let the waterfalls, hot springs, and peaceful energy inspire your words andContinue reading “Write. Reflect. Reconnect. | 6-Day Destination Writers’ Retreat”
Unlocking Global Publishing Opportunities for Caribbean Authors
Caribbean authors possess a rich tapestry of stories shaped by diverse cultures, histories, and experiences. However, breaking into the global publishing scene can be challenging. There is no clear-cut way to break into the global market, but this article shares a few resources and platforms that seasoned and new authors can consider as they continueContinue reading “Unlocking Global Publishing Opportunities for Caribbean Authors”
Is a book award important?
Books by LR recently congratulated one of our clients on been listed as a finalist in the Book Excellence Awards! While we took the opportunity to praise him for his success and he now has a new accolade to add to his book…the question was asked is book awards really important to authors? We tookContinue reading “Is a book award important?”
Introducing the Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop
The Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop is a small group writing program designed to get your book idea onto paper and out into the world within 3 months. You will have access to all the tools, support, feedback and expertise needed to turn your ideas into words that will then be packaged and publishedContinue reading “Introducing the Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop”
Five Common Mistakes Persons make while (Self) Publishing a Book
Over the last year, I have worked with a variety of persons who are going through the self-publishing process. So here is my take on mistakes that persons frequently make on their journey to becoming a self-publishing author (especially if based in the Caribbean). If you need assistance with marketing, editing or self-publishing your book clickContinue reading “Five Common Mistakes Persons make while (Self) Publishing a Book“
5 Things You Should Know Before Publishing Your Book
Before you publish your book there are a few things to consider and some publishing jargon that you should be aware of. This month on the Books by LR Instagram and Facebook I shared some little nuggets about publishing your book that I learnt while in the process of self-publishing my first book “Collection of Poems byContinue reading “5 Things You Should Know Before Publishing Your Book”
How to Market Your Own Book
If you have been following us on Instagram or Facebook you would have seen us share all the secrets on how to successfully market your book and all the ways that we can help you have the most successful book launch possible in smaller digestible portions throughout the month of March. I also did anContinue reading “How to Market Your Own Book”
Meet the Illustrator- Tomley Roberts
The Virtual Preview Session 4 For this session, Latoyaa Roberts entertained two guests, Ms. Juliet and Illustrator of “Collection of Poems by Latoyaa Roberts”, Tomley Roberts. Ms. Juliet, a broadcast media professional, was the reader for this session. Her choices were: The Voice of a Child, Road Trip to Victory and The Blackman – TributeContinue reading “Meet the Illustrator- Tomley Roberts”
Books by Latoyaa Roberts 