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How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book
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The term “self-publishing” doesn’t mean that you sit in a cabin in the woods all by yourself and emerge with a published book as if you’d done it all singlehandedly.It’s rare to find one person who has all the skills required to turn an idea into a physical book. We need cover designers, formatters, web designers, assistants, and more. You might be self-publishing, but you will need some help.But what if you don’t know anyone who can help? Where can you find skilled professionals who can produce the high-quality work your book deserves?I asked Ricardo Fayet, the cofounder of Reedsy, a curated community of book professionalsIn this week’s episode, you’ll learnHow to search Reedsy to find experienced professionals who specialize in your genreHow Reedsy vets the professionals in their marketplaceHow Reedsy makes money and saves you money at the same timeListen in to discover how Reedsy can help indie and traditional authors create beautiful, compelling, and marketable books, and find all the related links in the blog version.Support the show
Platform Overrated?
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You’re probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author.Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following.If you’ve been listening to the Christian Publishing Show or Novel Marketing, you know that having a social media following doesn’t necessarily mean you have a platform. Nor does it mean you’ll sell more books than someone not on social media.In fact, sometimes people sell more books by spending less time on social media.Authors hear me say, “Your social media following isn’t very important.” But when they talk to a literary agent or publisher, those people care about social media numbers.How do you navigate this platform predicament?I asked Mary DeMuth, literary agent and author of more than 50 books. She’s been in the Christian publishing industry for 20 years and recently wrote about how author platform is broken.In this episode, you’ll learnThe history behind the prominence of author platformHow the author-platform landscape is changingYour biggest advantage in a digital worldListen in or read the blog version to learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry. Be sure to add your comments and questions at AuthorMedia.social.Support the show
Book Launch Secrets
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This year marks the end of an era.The Book Launch Blueprint is entering its seventh and final year. Since we began offering it in 2018, it has been one of our most popular courses.Launching a book is one strategy that works well for indie and traditional as well as fiction and nonfiction.But why is a book launch so important?In this week’s episode, you’ll discoverWho needs a book launch (and who doesn’t)Other methods that work for some authorsWhat a successful book launch does for your book and your careerWhat we’ll cover in this year’s final Book Launch BlueprintRegistration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open.Registration Closes: Friday, April 12Live Student Orientation: Friday, April 12.Course Begins: Monday, April 15Course Concludes: Friday, May 10Listen in to learn a few book launch secrets and get an overview of the course, or check out the blog version of this episode.Support the show
How to Publish on a Budget
How to Publish on a Budget
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How much money does it cost to become a professional author?Any profession will cost you when you’re just getting started. If you’re broke, I recommend listening to my episode titled The Starving Author: How to Market Books Without Money.Assuming you have some money, you need a spending plan. But how much money do you need to budget for the first five years of your writing career? I asked Kent Sanders, host of The Profitable Writer Podcast and founder of the Profitable Writer Community, a membership group that serves writers and helps them become more profitable.In this week’s episode, you’ll learnHow much money to set aside for writing-related expensesWhat writing tools and investments yield the best return for authorsWhich expenses you can avoid early in your career Listen to the podcast or read the blog version, and be sure to ask your questions and leave your comments on AuthorMedia.social.Support the show
How to Write Emails That Readers Want to Read
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Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools for connecting with readers and selling books. Obviously, you want a lot of email subscribers, but it doesn’t matter how many subscribers you have if they don’t open and read your emails.How do you craft the kind of emails that capture your reader’s attention and help you sell more books?In this week’s episode, you’ll learnThree elements that make readers open your emailsWhich element is least importantWhat to write in your email newsletterIf you don’t yet have your first 1,000 newsletter subscribers, listen in, and you’ll be on your way to 1,000 subscribers. Be sure to check out the blog version for a long list of links related to growing your email list.Attend the 2024 Book Launch Secrets Webinar Attend the 2024 Book Launch Secrets WebinarSupport the show