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Join Our Secret Book Launch Party Podcast

January 25, 2022 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Secret Book Launch

Today’s topic: Secret Book Launch Party Podcast Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Get access now here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/secret/  It’s hard to believe it, but… …CJ and I just finished our 70th book. It’s called, “Kingdom Writers” and it’s been in the works for almost 2.5 years so it’s soooo good […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Marketing Tips

Why Authors Need a Media Kit

January 19, 2022 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Media Kit

  Today’s topic: Why Authors Need a Media Kit Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: The goal of a media kit is to have one place where people can find your information. This can be used for guest blog posts, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, etc. When the media calls and/or […]

Filed Under: Marketing Minute, Marketing, Marketing Tips

5 Holiday Book Sales Strategies

December 15, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

5 Holiday Sales Strategies

  Today’s topic: 5 Holiday Book Sales Strategies Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: As the holidays approach I want to share 5 holiday book sales strategies you can use to sell more books. BOGO deals Offer an extra digital bonus for those who buy your book during a certain […]

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Are You Scared of Promoting Yourself?

November 17, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: Are You Scared of Promoting Yourself? Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Do you have fear of marketing your book because you wonder what other people will think of you? Do you worry that they will think you are being self-promotional, greedy, or prideful? If so, […]

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How Using a Simple Tool Has Helped Ruth L Snyder in Marketing Her Books

September 15, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: How Using a Simple Tool Has Helped Ruth L Snyder in Marketing Her Books Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Can you believe it? This month marks a decade since I resigned from my physical therapy job. We have been working full-time in our business and […]

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The Power of Partner Promos and Tips for Getting Started

August 18, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: The Power of Partner Promos and Tips for Getting Started Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Do you want to harness the power of partner promos by borrowing someone else’s audience? If so keep listening as this is one of the fastest ways to grow your […]

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11 Ways Authors Can Grow an Email List

July 21, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: 11 Ways Authors Can Grow an Email List Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: Email marketing is such an important part of a long-term marketing strategy for authors and yet one most avoid. In this training, Shelley shares 11 ways you can grow your email list […]

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KDP Select Free Promotions

June 16, 2021 By Training Authors Leave a Comment Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: KDP Select Free Promotions Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: One way to launch a new book is by using Amazon’s KDP Select program.  This program launched in December 2011 and I first enrolled one of our books in the program in early January 2012.   […]

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Repurpose Your Content

June 9, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: Repurpose Your Content Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: If you have published blog posts, podcasts, videos, or have given presentations; you may already have content you can use for your book.   Take a moment to look over the content you have already created to see […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Marketing Tips, Publish with a Purpose

Consider Selling Your Book in Bulk

April 21, 2021 By Training Authors 2 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

Today’s topic: Consider Selling Your Book in Bulk Prefer audio? Listen below. Subscribe to the podcast here. Notes from this episode: When you write a new book, one thing I want you to consider is how to set your book up for bulk orders. What are bulk orders? Typically these will come from groups, organizations, […]

Filed Under: Marketing, Marketing Tips

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