1st Book / Three months in / What I’ve learned
An author shared lessons learned three months into promoting their first book. The advice includes being relentless and actively selling the book. The author suggests that creators should wake up every day and push towards their goals. According to the author, creators need to get in front of people, whether in person or online, and find a pitch that clicks. The author recommends calling bookstores to arrange signings and pitching to audiences. The author also suggests writing to podcasts and developing a persona to engage people. The author has seen great results interacting on Reddit and suggests finding niche subreddits.
- Everyday, you should wake up asking yourself what you can do to push yourself one more step toward your goal. Then do it.
- You need to get in front of people. whether in person or online, you NEED to put yourself in front of a crowd and find a pitch that clicks.
- Find those niche Reddits that suit your story and let people know you are alive.
📚 BookAddict’s Take: If you’re a new author, this advice provides a solid foundation for grassroots marketing efforts that require hustle and direct engagement.
Source: Reddit r/selfpublish |
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