The Write And Wrong Way To Promote Your Book
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The Right and Wrong Way to Promote Your Book
Are you marketing your book just to boost sales? If so, you might be approaching book promotion the wrong way. Focusing solely on sales often leads to what I call the "anti-sale," the elusive transaction that never materializes.
If you've been questioning your marketing efforts over the past year, consider asking yourself: "What was my main motivation behind these strategies?"
The Real Purpose Behind Book Marketing
In a recent coaching session, an author shared their frustration: "I spent $30,000 on advertising and haven't sold a single book." Why did this happen? The author assumed that advertising would naturally lead to sales. Spending large amounts of money on promotions, only to see minimal returns, is a common issue. The real problem? Focusing on selling the book rather than its message or benefits.
This misconception is similar to scheduling numerous book signings because you feel you "have to," hoping to sell tons of copies. But if you dislike these events and they aren't yielding results, why continue?
Learning from Real-Life Examples
Consider the author who invested $30k in advertising. Her book on child-rearing wasn't visible in her own office, despite her being a well-known child psychologist and media personality. Her potential customers were right in front of her, yet she avoided promoting to them, fearing it was unethical or boastful. Additionally, she missed the opportunity to sell her book at speaking events, believing the advertising alone would sustain momentum.
Once we reviewed her marketing strategy, she realized she could sell thousands of copies without spending extra. Her audience was already there, waiting.
Are You Overlooking Your Audience?
Reflect on your own campaign. Have you overlooked key opportunities in an attempt to simply "sell" your book? Let's explore how to uncover potential marketing avenues you might be missing.
1. List Your Efforts: On a separate sheet of paper, write down all your marketing activities, big or small.
2. Evaluate Effectiveness: Cross off strategies that were a complete waste of time. Star those that worked well?"not necessarily in terms of sales, but those that you enjoyed and received positive feedback from.
3. Identify Success: Focus on the starred items. What do they have in common? Likely, they’re activities you loved and that resonated with your audience.
4. Expand Successful Strategies: Look for ways to broaden these successful efforts. If book events worked, consider how they could be enhanced or replicated.
5. Explore Missing Elements: As you brainstorm, identify any gaps in your strategy. These might be linked to expanding your successes or entirely new ideas.
Focus on What You Love
The key is to clearly understand what’s effective and enjoyable for you. Activities you’re passionate about often resonate more with your audience. You’re more likely to engage consistently in them, potentially leading to book sales.
Rachael Ray, for instance, focused on local media appearances for years, even at a financial loss, simply because she loved them. Her passion eventually translated into widespread success. The takeaway? Do what you love, and keep doing it.
Make This Year Your Best Yet
Reflect on what has and hasn't worked. Identify what excites you, and pursue it with enthusiasm. When you market your book because you love the process, success will follow naturally. You can count on it!
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