The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

What does your sustainable, joyful author career look like 10 years from now? Today's top story is… Survey Says!. Question of the week is… What does your sustainable, joyful author career look like 10 years from now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

What do you on a daily basis to make sure you move your body to help your creative process? Today's top story is… The unofficial fifth format. Question of the week is… What do you on a daily basis to make sure you move your body to help your creative process? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

What systems do you have in place to keep generating reviews months and years later, versus all during launch week? Today's top story is… Reviews matter, but not how you think. Question of the week is… What systems do you have in place to keep generating reviews months and years later, versus all during launch week? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

What is one thing you've done or that you can do to help you RECOVER when you are experiencing the pangs of potential burnout? Today's top story is… Honor the Process and Avoid Burnout. Question of the week is… What is one thing you've done or that you can do to help you RECOVER when you are experiencing the pangs of potential burnout? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Honor the Process and Avoid Burnout https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/why-writers-are-burning-out

Top Story: Launch emails that convert https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/high-converting-author-newsletter-examples If you think you're bad at email newsletters, you're not alone, says BookBaby. Many don't seem to know what to say, or when to say it, which often leads to not sending at all, even when they're launching a new book. "Before we get into the examples, it's worth knowing why these [book launch] newsletters convert," says BookBaby. "No matter your genre, [effective book launch] newsletters have five things in common." The first is a reason to open the email; that means a strong, relevant subject line. Once opened, it answers the reader's question of "What's in it for me?" It should help them, give them a sneak peek, or give them something useful. Next, be authentic. Write like an author, not a marketer. "You create deeper connections with your readers by wrapping their hopes, pain, and questions into the narrative and share how your book fits in." Then, give them just the relevant links to your upcoming launch or pre-order, plus maybe a timely link to your most popular series or seasonal promotion they can buy now. The last thing these successful launch emails have is timing; An email newsletter is perfect for teasing your upcoming launch, but don't forget that additional emails are good on launch day, not to mention follow-up emails with bonuses or reminders. Not everyone clicks (or even sees) your first email. BookBaby's simplest example doesn't overthink things. "The subject line can be as simple as 'Preorders open,' while the email body includes a brief story about why you wrote the book. Highlight the benefit to the reader and include the preorder link." If you're featuring limited time bonuses for early buyers or pre-orders, add that, too. Finally, a call-to-action (CTA) suggests that they "Preorder now in your preferred format." Because it's an email, you can includes a P.S., too, with a last-minute reason to purchase, like telling them why they'll enjoy your novel, or fixing a pain point for non-fiction. "This speaks directly to your reader while giving them a simple path to purchase." Trixie Silvertale is here! https://trixiesilvertale.com/

In what way do you plan on connecting with more authors in your genre and more readers of your genre in 2026? Today's top story is Pre-Order Previews. Question of the week is In what way do you plan on connecting with more authors in your genre and more readers of your genre in 2026? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

What is one piece of your brand profile that you could go ahead and make an update to? Today's top story is A 2026 Tune-Up. Question of the week is What is one piece of your brand profile that you could go ahead and make an update to? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.