How do most writers view the concept
of marketing a book?
Marketing a
book, to an author:
1. Overwhelms them.
2. Feels discouraging
3. Is too expensive
4. Is not enjoyable
5. Is too time-consuming
6. Does not provide enough results
7. Feels unnatural
8. Makes them full of fear
9. Has no sense of urgency
10. Seems random and unfocused
11. Is not often prioritized, competing with their writing efforts
12. Is a mystery that only pros can handle
13. Seems exhausting
14. Comes off as an intimidating task
Authors need to adjust their attitude,
game plan, schedule, and approach to book marketing.
What will help
them do this?
1. Give yourself permission to experiment, fail, and succeed.
2. Press a reset button and make a new marketing plan.
3. Hire some help, especially in areas you fall short in.
4. Take time to learn how to do something. Get skilled.
5. Get support and help from a coach, therapist, friend, or colleague.
Book
marketing, for authors, should come to mean these things:
·
An empowering opportunity to sell my book.
·
A means to get an important message out.
·
A way to brand myself and gain career
opportunities.
·
A moment to shine and get seen by the masses.
Book marketing, admittedly, may not
always be fun, fruitful, or worth the time and money one may put into it. But the
alternative is writer suicide – death by doing nothing and allowing your book
to die a slow, quiet death of obscurity, rejection, and criticism.
Marketing should mean opportunity to
authors, the opportunity to be heard and seen the chance to grow and prosper,
and a moment where our voice can be heard and matter.
We can assume our books are going
nowhere upon their publication – unless you change the narrative and defy your
supposed destiny. Wake up, get out there, and fight for your book. Your beliefs,
convictions, and enthusiasm for your book can guide you and push you to greater
heights.
Yes, book marketing should mean everything
to an author whose book is everything to them.
Need
Book Marketing Help?
Brian Feinblum, the founder of this
award-winning blog, can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com He is available
to help authors promote their story, sell their book, and grow their brand. He
has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in
all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator!
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