The 101 of Book Marketing: A Self-Published Author's Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781456642457)

Navigate the Trail of Self-Publishing with Ease: A Comprehensive Guide to Book MarketingSelf-publishing your book is just the start of your journey. The real challenge lies in promoting your masterpiece, making it visible to the right audience, and generating sales. "The 101 of Book Marketing: A Self-Published Author's Guide" has all the answers you've been seeking.This comprehensive guide deciphers the cluttered landscape of self-publishing, offering clear insights into its definition, benefits, and challenges. The book makes a compelling case for why book marketing is crucial, highlighting realistic expectations for organic growth that won't cough up your fortune.Did you know that you, as an author, are a brand yourself? This book helps you develop and consistently maintain your author brand. It also provides tactics to build a robust online presence, showcasing the importance of having a personal website, social media engagement, and leveraging networking platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.While emphasizing the digital world, the book doesn't disregard the magic of offline marketing strategies. It guides you on organizing book readings and signings, networking events, and speaking engagements. You also get a roadmap for accumulating beneficial book reviews and methods of implementing promotional techniques for boosting visibility.Advertising your book doesn't have to be a daunting task. This guide demystifies where to advertise, weighing in on paid advertising versus free advertising options. Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming book marketing and how Amazon's algorithm can be harnessed for self-publishing success.Gauge your success and maintain the marketing momentum with the help of valuable tips on setting and measuring goals and formulating long-term marketing plans. Learn from the case studies of successful self-published authors, concluding with an appendix of useful resources for your reference. Get your copy today and embark on a successful self-publishing journey!