Valerie Morris shares tried-and-true methods for launching and marketing a successful book. She shares practical information for new and aspiring authors who want to be educated and make the right steps at the right time. She brings in her digital marketing expertise, along with knowledge from launching her own bestseller as well as numerous other authors' bestsellers. Each episode give practical knowledge you can apply to build out your book marketing strategy and have a successful book lau ...
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Follow along as book launch expert Tim Grahl teaches you the fundamentals of launching a bestselling book. Based on his work with hundreds of authors and launching dozens of top New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other bestselling books, he will share the insights and step-by-step tactics you can use to launch your own successful book.
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Our podcast that demystifies the journey of transforming your ideas into published masterpieces on platforms like Barnes & Noble and Amazon Kindle, all within an astonishing timeline of under 30 days. Whether you're a seasoned author or a first-time writer, this podcast is your step-by-step guide to navigating the online book publishing landscape with ease and innovation. Each episode dives deep into crucial topics, starting with how to craft that perfect, attention-grabbing book title that ...
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Book Publishing Strategy: Picking a Launch Date
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Timing is everything and never more important that in book publishing. So many authors obsess over how to pick the right date, so today's episode dives into a few basic best practices to ensure you are being smart with how you pick your launch day. _______ Join the Author Craft Hub! A place for authors to get tools you can actually use to guide you…
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Welcome to "Publishing Pathways," the podcast that illuminates the beginner's roadmap to writing and self-publishing on Kindle. Whether you're an aspiring author or someone with a story to tell, this podcast is your guide through the intricate world of self-publishing.Autor: Launch Your Book Online DOT Com
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Welcome to The Aspiring Author's Ally, the ultimate guide to mastering the Kindle publishing process, one episode at a time. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking to expand your digital footprint or an aspiring author eager to navigate the world of self-publishing, this podcast is your go-to resource for expert advice, insider tips, and actionab…
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Welcome to "Kindle Publishing Demystified: A No-Nonsense Guide to Writing and Publishing Your First Book." In this podcast, we delve into the world of self-publishing on Kindle, breaking down the process into easily digestible steps for aspiring authors. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking to explore self-publishing or a newbie eager to share …
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Welcome to "From Pen to Publish: Unlocking the Secrets of Kindle Success for New Authors," your guide to navigating the world of self-publishing on Kindle. In this podcast, we delve into the strategies, tips, and insider knowledge essential for aspiring authors looking to make their mark in the digital publishing landscape.…
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Welcome to "Book Launch Breakthroughs," where we unravel the secrets behind successful self-publishing journeys. Join us as we delve into strategies, share inspiring stories, and outline actionable steps to help beginners navigate the world of Kindle publishing. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this podcast is your guide to ac…
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Welcome to "The Kindle Author's Journey," where we embark on a voyage through the myriad paths to publication and beyond for new writers. Whether you're an aspiring author looking to navigate the self-publishing landscape or seeking insights into traditional publishing routes, this podcast is your compass. Join us as we delve into the strategies, c…
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Welcome to "Write, Publish, Repeat: The Essential Podcast for Kindle Publishing Hopefuls." Are you an aspiring author looking to navigate the world of self-publishing? Do you dream of seeing your work on the digital shelves of Amazon's Kindle store? If so, you're in the right place. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the self-publishing indu…
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An Important Mindset Shift for Authors
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How to Get Your Book's Rough Draft Completed
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Should You do a Presale for Your Book Launch?
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Tips to Deal With Imposter Syndrome as an Author
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What book formats should you publish when (ebook, print book, audiobook)?
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Author Website Strategy: Market Your Book Strategically with Your Website
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Avoid the Trap of Overthinking Your Book Marketing & Book Launch Decisions
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Sooner or later you're going to need to hire someone to help you with your marketing activities. When that time comes, you'll need to know what questions to ask and what kind of services to expect. This week, Certified Book Launch Coach, Sue Campbell, takes us through the process.Autor: Tim Grahl
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How can writers use the storytelling skills we already have, to market our books and grow our businesses? This week, Valerie interviews Jarie Bolander, a fellow Certified Story Grid Editor who helps business owners tell better stories about who they are and what they do.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Bonus Episode - Amazon and Facebook Ads
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As part of her 10K strategy, Valerie is considering using adverts, but there's a whole lot she doesn't know. So, this week, she sits down with Mark Dawson for some expert (and eye opening) advice about Amazon and Facebook ads.Autor: Valerie Francis, Tim Grahl
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How do you get 10,000 pairs of eyeballs on your book? This week, Valerie came up with a strategy. Does Tim like it? Or, are there improvements to be made?Autor: Valerie Francis, Tim Grahl
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As Valerie continues to wrap her head around sales, Tim advises her to find the nerds first and craft a pitch that will grab their attention. What's the best way to do this? Start at the end and work from there. Tune in to find out how.Autor: Valerie Francis, Tim Grahl
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The Single Most Important Thing To Do
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This week Tim and Valerie talk about the elephant in the book marketing room; asking people to buy your book. If earning a living from your writing is your goal, you have to do it eventually. So, when it comes time to sell your book what is the single most important thing you have to do? Tune in to find out.…
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How do you create a following of diehard fans so that you don't have to rely on an algorithm to find new readers? It doesn't happen overnight, but there are things you can do (that don't take a lot of time or cost a lot of money). In this week's podcast, Tim explains what they are and how you can use them.…
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Tim called his book Your First 1,000 Copies, but why a thousand? Does that number have to come from sales or can they be free downloads? Do authors need to move 1,000 copies within any particular timeframe? For answers to these questions and more, tune into this week's Book Launch Show podcast.Autor: Valerie Francis, Tim Grahl
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What business are you trying to build?
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This week, Tim tells Valerie to not market a book that she's written. Why would he say this and how could this advice help her find readers and grow her business?Autor: Tim Grahl, Valerie Francis
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Have you ever bought a book because the front or back cover contained an endorsement quote from a notable author or journal? Ever wonder how to get those blurbs for your book? If you have, this episode is for you.Autor: Tim Grahl, Valerie Francis
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This week, Valerie and Tim take another look at the Connection System. Now that permission and content are in place, it's time to drill down on outreach. How do you figure out where your readers are and how do you know which outreach activities work best?Autor: Tim Grahl, Valerie Francis
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This week, Valerie thinks outside the box and proposes a very different way to present author updates to her audience. Has she innovated an idea, or is she completely off the mark. Tune in to find out.Autor: Valerie Francis, Tim Grahl
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Valerie has started a book club for her mailing list subscribers. How can she turn that one marketing idea into many so that, without a lot of extra effort, she has can exponentially grow her audience and author platform?Autor: Tim Grahl, Valerie Francis
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Building Your Platform at Live Events
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In this special episode, recorded Live in Nashville, Tim explains how authors can leverage in-person events to develop their platform and grow their audience.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Booking Podcasts, Starting Book Clubs
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Valerie's outreach to podcasts has been a success! Find out what she did to get bookings and hear her plan for starting a Book Club to attract readers and develop a long term relationship with them.Autor: Tim Grahl
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It's finally time for Valerie start her outreach activities! Now that she has a list of podcasts, what's the best way to contact them? What should she say when she reaches out to them? Tune in to find out.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Is your website doing what it needs to do?
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Valerie has done a lot of work to improve her website, but she's still missing some key strategies to get readers on her mailing list. Are you doing everything you can to convert your subscription rates? Tune in to find out!Autor: Tim Grahl
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The more specific you are about your ideal readers, the more likely you are to find them. This week, Valerie gets super specific about who she's trying to reach and she's come up with a great tool to help you. She's also redesigned her website. Is her new site doing the two things every author website needs to do? Is yours?…
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Blogging has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, so should Valerie be blogging or is it a waste of her time? Tim talks about what blogs do best and how Valerie can make the most of them.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Essential Elements of an Author Website
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As Valerie continues to revamp her website, Tim advises what should be on her homepage and how she can optimize the site to build her mailing list.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Developing reader personas is a fantastic way to jump start your book marketing activities. In this episode, Tim teaches Valerie what personas are and how to design them.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Merchandising is a key strategy in any book marketing plan. Mark Leslie Lefebvre teaches Valerie how merchandising works at Kobo and how authors can get it working for them.Autor: Tim Grahl
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This week, Valerie interviews Mark Leslie Lefebvre to find out how to leverage Kobo to increase her global book sales. If your book marketing strategy is focused only on Amazon, you're leaving money on the table.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Before Valerie can really dive into outreach, she needs to get very specific about who her ideal reader is. She's not writing for everyone, and neither are you.Autor: Tim Grahl
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What kinds of outreach activities should Valerie do to market her fiction, and why?Autor: Tim Grahl
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Random marketing activities bring random results. This week Tim helps Valerie focus her efforts; what should she be doing and why?Autor: Tim Grahl
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Dealing with Multiple Genres and Pen Names
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What's the best way to market your books when you write across genre? What do you do when you write under more than one name?Autor: Tim Grahl
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What are the 3 things every author needs to build a successful marketing platform? Tim walks Valerie through each of these and how to identify the different areas.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Pretend you're an author stuck on their marketing and now sure what to do next. That's the new format for the Book Launch Show.Autor: Tim Grahl
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My new book, Running Down a Dream, is now out! In this episode I share an extended excerpt from the audiobook.Autor: Tim Grahl
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Getting Blurbs, Audiobooks, Trade vs Indie Publishing, and more
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We're getting close to the pub date for RUNNING DOWN A DREAM and I've made a lot of progress on the launch. In this episode I discuss how to get blurbs, recording an audiobook, choosing indie vs trade publishing, creating a media kit, and a lot more.Autor: Tim Grahl
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The manuscript is done and off to the copy editor, so now it's time to start getting blurbs and starting outreach.Autor: Tim Grahl
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With my next book, Running Down a Dream, being published on July 11th, I'm now in book launch mode! This week I talk about the origins of the book, my overall plan to launch this book, and my emotions around launching such a personal book. Links mentioned in the show: The War of Art by Steve Pressfield The episode of the Story Grid Podcast where I …
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Outreach 101, Plus My Next Book Launch
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My next book, Running Down a Dream, will be published on July 11th. Follow along for the next three months as I plan and execute the launch. In this episode, we start talking about the importance and basics of Outreach. Join me for a live training at https://booklaunch.com/outreachAutor: Tim Grahl
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Self-publish the Right Way with Michael Bungay Stanier - Part 3
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In Part 3 Michael Bungay Stanier continues sharing the do's and don't's of a self-publishing book launch. Check out The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierAutor: Tim Grahl
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