The Truth About Book Marketing: Ads, Social Media, and Discoverability Myths
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The episode discusses common myths about book marketing and the realities of being an indie author.
311 / Think you need to be on every platform, spend big on ads, or release a book every month to succeed as an indie author? We’re busting some of the most common publishing myths. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish But first, we catch up on life after a writing retreat: the post-draft crash, newsletter plate-spinning, and the genuine weirdness of evaluating promos when the market keeps shifting Honest BookBub promo numbers and why results look different no...
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