Preorders for authors are one of the most powerful book marketing tools you an use no matter how big or small your audience. Author Kristine D. Smith shares her journey towards discussing the challenges she faced in marketing her book and the support she received as a client of Ashley. If you’re feeling like life has too much going on to have a successful book launch, then this is the episode for you.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How preselling your book helps with cover author expenses
- Strategies to get your readers involved in the launch process
- How preorders can encourage speaking opportunities
CHAPTERS
- 00:00 Introduction to Profitable Publishing and Guest Introduction
- 00:59 Success Strategies for Pre-Order Book Launches
- 06:56 Seeing Results While Life is Hectic
- 14:54 Learning from Big Name Authors
- 18:10 How Your Book Launch Opens the Door For Speaking Gigs
- 23:08 The Power of Book Launches
- 25:03 Preorder Results
- 26:09 How Preorders Covered Unexpected Expenses
- 28:38 Using Preorders to Cover Author Events
- 29:08 Join the Presell Your Book Live Event
- 31:34 The Business Side of Books
- 34:05 Keeping Your Audience Engaged
- 35:24 Best Seller Status Even AFTER Release
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CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD:
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Preorders for authors, audience engagement, book marketing, author strategies, reader insights, profitable publishing®, self-publishing, book research, marketing strategies, ideal reader
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