#238. How to Market Your Book in a Way That Actually Feels Good (With Beth Barany)

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In this episode, Savannah Gilbo and Beth Barany discuss heart-centered book marketing that aligns with values and fosters genuine reader connections.

Learn how to market your book in a way that aligns with your values, builds genuine reader connections, and feels sustainable instead of draining. Book Marketing. These two words make most writers want to close their laptops and hide forever. But what if it didn't have to feel that way? In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning science fiction and fantasy novelist and certified creativity coach Beth Barany to talk about what she calls heart-centered book marketing: A values-driven approach...

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Host: Savannah Gilbo

Guest: Beth Barany

Topics covered

• book marketing
• heart-centered marketing
• reader connections
• values-driven approach
• sustainable marketing

Keywords

• book marketing
• heart-centered marketing
• sustainable marketing
• reader connections
• values-driven approach

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