Module 3: Promote
All about promoting your novel.
So you want to write and publish a book. But you don’t know where to start. Maybe you feel overwhelmed because there are so many things to do. Write, Publish, Promote outlines and simplifies the process in one place to save you the hassle of having to read numerous blogs and articles then cross-reference the information to be sure it's up to date. We organize the process and take out the guesswork by providing everything you need to know to get your story idea into the page and published.
Module 3: Publish
•You love your grandma, but want other people to read your book too. You want to sell books to strangers and you want to do it the smart way.
•You’ve published your first book or maybe a series and want to know the next steps to finding your audience.
•You're asking yourself if you need an author brand? A website? A newsletter? You thought a platform was something you stand on.
IF THIS IS WHERE YOU'RE AT... Module 3: Promote it is.
Among the lessons included:
• Social media for authors • Newsletters •Facebook Groups for authors • Promo sites. •Teasers images •Content marketing versus paid advertising • And more...
Your Instructor
Amy Sparling
Amy Sparling is the bestselling author of books for teens and the teens at heart. She lives on the coast of Texas with her family, her spoiled rotten pets, and a huge pile of books. She graduated with a degree in English and has worked at a bookstore, coffee shop, and a fashion boutique. Her fashion skills aren't the best, but luckily she turned her love of coffee and books into a writing career that means she can work in her pajamas. Her favorite things are coffee, book boyfriends, and Netflix binges.
She's always loved reading books from R. L. Stine's Fear Street series, to The Baby Sitter's Club series by Ann, Martin, and of course, Twilight. She started writing her own books in 2010 and now publishes several books a year.
Ellie Hall
Ellie Hall is an enthusiast of puppies, books, and the ocean. She writes sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels. Oh, and she loves tea in the morning and pizza for dinner. She believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God's grace.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewBlueprint: highlights of the publish module
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StartUsing the power of story to sell your book (10:25)
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StartContent marketing and paid advertising (2:25)
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StartWebsite basics and beyond (3:03)
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StartSocial Media for Authors (8:50)
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StartSocial Media Etiquette for Authors (9:58)
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StartFacebook Groups for Authors (6:22)
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StartHow NOT to Promote (7:30)
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StartSample Promotion Plan (9:55)
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StartChoosing an Excerpt (7:48)
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StartLeveraging Your Backlist (6:38)
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StartHow to Improve your Book's Presentation (9:19)
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StartCreating a reader magnet (2:39)
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StartFinding New Readers (6:28)
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StartHow to Get Reviews (9:47)
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StartDealing with criticism, rejection, and fear of failure (6:11)
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StartNewsletters (8:20)
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StartNewsletter swaps (1:48)
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StartNewsletter book promotion sites (2:52)
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StartPre-order Incentives (31:22)
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StartBonus material (1:42)
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StartSales graphics and teasers + Canva tutorial (18:05)
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StartWriter health (6:24)
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StartStreams of income (2:57)
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StartHow to help an author (4:43)
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StartAuthor portfolio + printable (3:53)
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StartCongratulations! (0:04)
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StartCoffee time!