Helping Writers Go from Unpublished to Published
Let’s face it, coming up with email ideas to engage our subscribers is often a hurdle for writers, especially fiction writers. So today, I’ve got some ideas to share for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
Early last month I talked about a selling mindset. I encourage you to read that post again (or for the first time, if you missed it) since today’s post discusses preparing for holiday shopping.
We are approaching a big buying season, and now is the time to prepare. But if you dread marketing and selling, then this season is going to pass you by and your sales will continue to be dismal. Instead, learn what’s behind your dread and learn to overcome it.
Let’s take a brief look at some definitions.
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Most writers are thrilled to see their books earn big sales on Amazon. But I can count on one hand the number of writers who’ve said to me, “I enjoy marketing.” For many writers, marketing, aka asking people to buy your book, makes them cringe. Why? This is a question on which you want to spend some serious time to discover the answer.
This dread (or excitement) is what I term your selling-mindset.
Reason number 1: Selling often means getting in front of people in some way, and you’d rather not be seen.
Why not? Are you afraid of something? If so, what? It might be you’d feel rejected if they say no. I want you to dig deep for an answer. If you don’t, that fear is going to continue to control you, and you’ll always struggle with selling your books.
[Read more…] about What Is Your Selling Mindset?Amazon ads is one of many ways we can get our books in front of readers. I’ve talked about Publisher Rocket before and how it helps me find the right keywords for listing on KDP and in Amazon ads.
Well, Dave Chesson, the creator Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, has made some amazing changes to this tool along with updating his free Amazon ads course.
[Read more…] about Amazon Ads and Publisher RocketThis month’s post comes from Dak Frederick.
Dak helps aspiring authors turn their passion for helping others into high-quality self-published books. He’s a freelance writer who enjoys crafting articles focused on creative marketing strategies for authors and entrepreneurs, as well as content on personal finances and self-development. He is a retired U.S. Marine [semper fi, Dak] and holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Ashford University. He’s the author of 101 Things Every Man Should Know and is a member of the International Association of Publishers Writers and Editors. His faith and family are what keep him rooted.
You can find Dak at www.dakfrederick.com. This is his affiliate Payhip signup link. Should you decide to sign up with Payhip, use his affiliate link. It won’t cost you extra, but will pay Dak a bit of money.
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This month we have guest Jennifer Waddle. Jennifer is the author of Prayer WORRIER: Turning Every Worry into Powerful Prayer (affiliate link), and is a regular contributor for LifeWay, Crosswalk, Abide, and Christians Care International. Jennifer’s online ministry is EncouragementMama.com where you can find her books and sign up for her weekly post, Discouragement Doesn’t Win. She resides with her family near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains—her favorite place on earth.
By Jennifer Waddle
Last year, I had the privilege of being interviewed on a YouTube channel and was able to share the highlights of my book about chronic worry. Little did I expect that interview to cause a flood of private messages to arrive via email, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
[Read more…] about The Power of Private MessagingI reached out to several friends recently for their help on marketing. So over the next several months, I’ll be bringing you guest posts along with some of mine. Today’s post is by Kim Steadman, The Word Shepherd.
When Kim’s not sweeping dog hair, experimenting in the kitchen, or doodling on paper, she is writing and mentoring authors. She is a freelance writer, speaker, and teacher. You can find what she’s up to next at www.KimSteadman.com or at www.TheAuthorpreneurClub.com
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Here is part 2 of Savannah Cordova’s guest post on content calendars. Be sure to read last week’s post, “What Is a Content Calendar? A Beginner’s Guide” if you missed it.
Savannah is a writer and content marketer with Reedsy, a platform that connects authors and publishers with the world’s best editors, designers, and marketers. In her spare time, Savannah enjoys reading contemporary fiction and writing short stories.
“Developing an online presence” is a staple book marketing tip for indie authors these days. That’s because, in the very saturated indie book market, self-published authors need a way to distinguish themselves from the crowd — and building an online presence can be a great way to do so. But how? [Read more…] about How to Create Your Perfect Content Calendar