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Most authors make these mistakes that keep their book from selling.
Most authors are not rich. Why do some authors fail where others succeed? The first step is a great book (duh) and the second is marketing. The following two self-published authors achieved bestseller lists, sales 📈 , BBC radio interviews over 40+ 5-star reviews.
Laura Bird's book 10 10 10 (below) at #10 for sports memoirs. For some context, Mo Farrah was at #55 in this list 🤯
Bryony Best has nearly broken into the top 100 books in Popular Psychology. Both authors are getting readers and making sales.
Here's how they did it 👇
They have made the most of their small audience. Both have used humour and witty posts on their social media - (Laura Bird) to connect and build support from their true fans. Getting their tribe on side has helped them to grow awareness.
A mix of being personal and professional on social media. They don't just post about their books. They also share personal details and are vulnerable which means people can connect with them on a deeper level.
Bryony Best has been particularly good at getting attention from the local press. She was featured by BBC Radio Solent, Hayling Herald and more.
Laura Bird has also been busy securing press and has been featured by QA Education, What's the Buzz Magazine and spoken at the East Anglian Air Ambulance event.
Are these authors unique? NO! You can replicate their success but you need to know the process they have followed. I can show you the tools and strategies they have used to achieve this. Even better I will make sure it doesn't steal time away from your writing.
If you want to promote your book in the same way our book marketing course will teach you how to do this 💰