One thing surprised me after publishing my first political nonfiction book

A first-time author of a political nonfiction book found that writing the book was easier than promoting it. Visibility proved to be an entirely different challenge. The author found that organic discussions generated more interest than direct promotion. Posting questions worked better than posting links, and engagement built gradually. Comments often mattered more than upvotes. The author saw traction from discussing the ideas behind the book, rather than promoting the book itself. Building discussion may be more effective than traditional promotion, especially for political nonfiction. The author started posting discussion questions about outrage in politics, attention vs persuasion, and polarization and media dynamics.

Writing the book felt easier than promoting it.
Organic discussions generate more interest than direct promotion
Building discussion may be more effective than traditional promotion.

📚 BookAddict’s Take: If you’re writing nonfiction, especially in a hot-button area, consider engagement and discussion as a core part of your marketing plan.

Source: Reddit r/selfpublish |
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