How to successfully launch a book [week 4 – the sum of small efforts]

Robert Collier said “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”. It’s the quote that came to me earlier this week and you could apply this philosophy to the process of writing or marketing your book.

I’d like to start with a reality check. Although I have set aside some time this summer to prepare for my launch, it’s not the only thing I’m doing and I’m sure you can resonate with this. You have to be realistic about what you want to achieve. But if you take the time to reflect back, you will probably realise you’ve done more than you think. That’s what happened to me this week.

Here’s this week’s insight into my launch and below this video is my list of small things!

Let me give you an overview of my week

Here is a day by day account of my sum of small efforts!

Monday – I applied for a speaking engagement and completed my bio and headshot for a podcast that is scheduled for August.

And I started to update the website for Book Marketing Made Simple and updated those who had contributed their stories to the book.

Tuesday – I focused on my own podcast after agreeing the format with my business manager. We agreed the process to follow so we have a blueprint in place. And we emailed those I want to interview for series one.

I put a shout out on Facebook and LinkedIn to guest on other people’s podcasts. I have had 11 comments so far with suggestions. I’m following up with 7 possible opportunities.

Wednesday – this was a writing critique day for my Smart Author – Fast Track clients and I had client calls in my diary. But I did make a start on my Book Marketing Planner and signed off the first round of proofreading for Book Marketing Made Simple.

Thursday – I have committed to launching a Book Marketing Planner to accompany Book Marketing Made Simple, as I know the value that a companion guide can make to a book. I’d blocked out this day to focus on this. I made a good start, although a few other things snuck into my diary (including writing this update!) and I popped out to lunch with a friend!

Friday – I am running a masterclass on Amazon Fundamentals for my Smart Author Fast Track and Community members. More on that another day… And I recorded this video update.

Success is the sum of small efforts…

As I said, “Success is the sum of small efforts…” What could you do today to market or talk about your book?

If you have missed any of my other book launch updates, pop over to my blog.