Marketing for Self Published Authors

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Marketing for Self-Publishing Authors

Marketing:The collection of things you do, both

short- and long-term, to build positive name and book recognition

Think about the first 100 strangers who will buy your book.

What do they have in common?

1. Who Are You Marketing To?

Think about the first 100 strangers who will buy your book.

What do they have in common?

What do they do when they’re not reading?

1. Who Are You Marketing To?

Think about the first 100 strangers who will buy your book.

What do they have in common? What do they do when they’re not reading?

GO MEET THEM THERE!

1. Who Are You Marketing To?

What specific skills do you bring?

1. What Are You Good At?

What specific skills do you bring?

Are you an information or an inspiration person?

1. What Are You Good At?

Platform:Long-term engagement with a target

audience that establishes name recognition and trust

Platform:Long-term engagement with a target

audience that establishes name recognition and trust

Your audience (readers) Influencers who can bring you THEIR

followers

You don’t have to Tweet if you don’t want to!!

Must Have: Website

Must Have: Website

Keep it simple (and inexpensive)◦ WordPress, Weebly, Squarespace

Must Have: Website

Keep it simple (and inexpensive)◦ WordPress, Weebly, Squarespace

Base your content on your brand◦ Articles, photos, FAQs, deleted scenes, surprises

Must Have: Website

Must Have: Website Email list management:

Articles (Print or online)

Platform Option1: Publish Short Pieces

Articles (Print or online)

Blog

Platform Option 1: Publish Short Pieces

Platform Option 2: Social Media

Platform Option 3: Volunteer

Platform Option 4: Speaking and Teaching

Platform Option 5: Ebooks

Book PromotionIt’s all about

A-C-T

AttractConvertTrasform

ATTRACT CONVERT TRANSFORM

Media coverage

ATTRACT: The 1st Impression

Media coverage

Promotional material (cards, swag, etc.)

ATTRACT: The 1st Impression

Media coverage

Promotional material (cards, swag, etc.)

Advertising◦ Targeted, Tied to an Event, Trackable

ATTRACT: The 1st Impression

Media coverage

Promotional material (cards, swag, etc.)

Advertising

Giving Books Away◦ To reviewers◦ To readers◦ As donations◦ To libraries

ATTRACT: The 1st Impression

Price

CONVERT: Make the Sale

Price

Placement

CONVERT: Make the Sale

Price

Placement

Brick and Mortar Bookstores

CONVERT: Make the Sale

Price

Placement

Brick and Mortar Bookstores

Non Bookstore Channels◦ Launch party◦ Book clubs◦ Specialty stores◦ Libraries

CONVERT: Make the Sale

Ask for reviews

TRANSFORM: Spread the Word

Ask for reviews

Share positive reviews

TRANSFORM: Spread the Word

Ask for reviews

Share positive reviews

Enter respected awards

TRANSFORM: Spread the Word

Ask for reviews

Share positive reviews

Enter respected awards

Share photos

TRANSFORM: Spread the Word

WRITE ANOTHER

BOOK

The Best Way to Sell Your Book?

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