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How to Budget for Your Book Launch

Jane Friedman

Most people who want to write a book are so caught up in the challenge of writing that they dont spend much time thinking about the many things they will likely have to spend money on as they move from idea to published book to promotions. Growing an audience for your book takes time, consistency, and considerable effort.

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The Silent Bestseller: How Some Self-Published Books Thrive Without Viral Marketing

Jane Friedman

But what about the books that dont explode right awaythose that quietly gain traction, slowly building an audience over time? The power of a second (or third) book When I released Caught in Cryptic , I poured everything into marketing it, hoping for an immediate surge in sales. Sales came in, but not at the level I had dreamed of.

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When a publisher might not do as good a job as a self-publishing author

The Idea Logical Company

Only serious publishers with sales forces, warehouses, inventory, and relationships with retailers could compete for sales. Now bookstores account for as little as 20 percent of the sales. Most sales are made through online promotion and availability that give incumbent publishers no particular edge.

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Content Marketing Strategy: 10 Steps to Build a Results-Driven Plan

Backlinko

Sample goals include: Increasing product sales by 30% Boosting organic traffic by 20% in six months Growing email subscribers by 15% this quarter Then, outline the actionable steps you’ll take to achieve each goal. Define Your Target Audience You can’t create great content if you don’t know who you’re creating it for.

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Professional Copywriting Services

Melanie Saxton

You need useful, engaging, and persuasive copy to convert your offerings into sales. Marketing copy includes prompts (calls to action) that inspire audiences to click a link, make a purchase, donate to a cause, schedule a consultation, or receive a quote. I bring client first messaging into ALL your promotional efforts.

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How to Turn Instagram Followers into Instagram Sales

Neil Patel

Don’t get me wrong – the platform is great for generating sales , lowering cost-per-purchase, and driving traffic. It is possible to use Instagram to drive sales – and that requires using Instagram strategically. So obviously, your Instagram follower numbers will impact your sales numbers. Followers, however, are not enough.

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You Don’t Need a Platform If You Can Find an Audience

Jane Friedman

All you really need is an audience, and the even better news is, such audiences are already out there, ready-built. It’s like that old saying in sales: “No one ever got fired for buying IBM.”. In short, by focusing on a massive, pre-built audience instead of on myself, I got a book deal, making all my author dreams come true.

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