Posts Tagged ‘book marketing’
How to successfully launch a book [week 12 – Amazon launch]
On Tuesday (when I was 9 days away from my Amazon launch), I received the email that no author wants to receive. It said “I think we need to push back your launch date…” After Tracy, my business manager scraped me off the ceiling and calmed me down, we created a plan B should we…
Read MoreHow to successfully launch a book [week 11 – ARC]
Do you want to read a copy of Book Marketing Made Simple before it’s launched? If so, sign up and join our street team, as the ARC (Advance Review Copy) of the book is available from today! All we ask for in return is for you to share the details of the book with your…
Read MoreHow to successfully launch a book [week 7 – Collaborations]
Too many people overcomplicate the book writing process. They think it’s all on them to write and market their book. Of course, they can get a book coach or a book mentor to help them, but what I mean in this context is developing collaborations. It’s certainly been one of the secrets to my success…
Read MoreHow to successfully launch a book! [week 2 – endorsements and book reviews]
Thanks so much for your positive feedback following last week’s blog. I am giving you the chance to look over my shoulder as I launch the second edition of Book Marketing Made Simple! You can view the first post here. This week, I have created the marketing plan, with three key areas for launch over…
Read MoreHow can you ensure that people can’t wait to buy your book?
I was recently asked this question by Simon. He said: “I want to write my book and involve potential readers and referrers in the process. Other than my own social media, what platforms can I use to do this?” And it’s a great question! Because wouldn’t it be great to have loads of people who can’t wait…
Read MoreGet started with your podcast: Interview with Steve Randall
For many authors, having a podcast is a great partner to a book. It can be used to promote your book, where you can share some of your content. Or you could even use it to record interviews that could later become a book… I recently interviewed podcast expert, Steve Randall to get his advice…
Read MoreHow can I market my book and my business?
Are you feeling time poor, stretched to your limit and know you need to have a more effective way to market your book, yourself and your business? Perhaps you have thought about writing a book or have started writing it, but now the book writing process seems to be getting in the way of marketing,…
Read MoreHow is your back-end looking?
I’ve had a few conversations with clients who are struggling with their back-end. No I’m not being rude! I mean that the supporting elements of their business that need to work effectively that will help with their book marketing. When I talk about your back-end, I mean things like: Your sales funnel List building process…
Read MoreIt’s never too early to start marketing your book
It’s never too early to start marketing your book. We actively encourage clients to shout about their book before they’ve started to write it, and to continue their promotion for many months and years after its launch. This is the best way to maximise sales, reach more people, and achieve the best success with your book. In…
Read MoreWhy writing your book won’t happen
We recently introduced Make It Happen days. The idea is that you schedule a whole day to focus on your book. Not only do you make the commitment to writing your book, you get us by your side to help you if you get stuck and give you coaching and mentoring to allow you to…
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