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Does Self-Publishing Lead to Traditional Publishing?
Many authors assume that self-publishing will lead to traditional publishing.
But in reality, self-publishing rarely leads to a traditional book deal.
In this week’s podcast episode, we talk about the three things that publishers look at when considering a self-published author.
Listen here: Does Self-Publishing Lead to Traditional Publishing?
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Editors Uncensored, Vol 1
What ticks editors off?What makes them cringe?What do they wish their authors knew?We asked editors to share their uncensored thoughts about the book business.So buckle up. It’s gonna get uncomfortable. -
Should You Sign with an Inexperienced Book Agent?
Your dreams are coming true. You’ve found a book agent who wants to work with you! The only problem? He’s only been agenting for a few months. What do you do? Do you take a chance on a newbie agent? Or do you wait for someone more seasoned?
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How Should I Spend Book Marketing Dollars?
What if you had $500 to spend on book marketing?
Or $5000?
How should that money be spent?
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Book Marketing Ideas You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet
Grow your email list.
Write a blog.
Start a podcast.
We’ve heard these book marketing recommendations a hundred times. We’re tired of them. So let’s shake things up.
In this episode, we dish on book marketing ideas that you probably haven’t tried yet. Give it a listen.
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When Authors Go to Court
Don’t take someone else’s ideas or content (don’t plagiarize).Don’t fabricate stories about the past and claim they are true (don’t lie).Don’t set out to make others look bad (don’t libel).Hold up your end of the publishing agreement (don’t breach your contract). -
How to Run a Successful Book Launch Team (AKA Street Team)
Every author uses launch teams (or street teams) to promote their new books.
And almost every author struggles to manage these groups.
This week, the Gatecrashers talk about how to run a successful launch team and get the results you need.
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How to Use Influencers to Sell Your Book
Your publisher asks for your influencer list. They also want ideas for things that will excite your influencers.
You panic.
You don’t know any celebrities.
You don’t have home addresses for the kings and queens of social media.
And you certainly don’t have any ideas beyond sending out a copy of your book with an unassuming, near-apologetic letter asking them to help you out but only if they have time and if they’re interested.
And so your influencer mailing ends up falling flat.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
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How to Land a Book Endorsement
Most book endorsements come from people the author knows. But every once in awhile, you can snag one from someone you don’t know.
In this episode of the Gatecrashers podcast, we discuss endorsement etiquette and how to chase after blurbs from people who are outside your immediate network.
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The Difference Between Book Endorsers, Influencers, and a Launch Team
Each book launch relies on three very important groups of people:
– Book Endorsers
– Influencers
– Launch Team Members (or Street Team, for those of us who grew up in the 90s)
But what are the roles of each? And how do you know which of your “people” fit where?
The Gatecrashers unpack the difference between book endorsers, influencers, and your launch team members.