In this week’s Podcast summary post for the Self-Publishing Advice Centre I listened to Dan Blanks Podcast and then summarised its content on the blog post into these 5 actionable steps:
- Make the most of Amazon and Goodreads
- Create Valuable Connections
- Leave yourself a planning window
- Consolidate Newsletter Research
- Plan using Baby Steps
Here’s some soundbites from Dan’s advice to authors:
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Selling a book is a business. It doesn’t mean that the process of writing your book has to be approach as a business, but when it comes to reaching readers you need your business head on.
Amazon and Goodreads are valuable sources of reader insights, and show you what your readers care about, and what language they use.
Don’t let your introvert’s fear stand in your way of reaching out to the other authors you’ve identified as your competitors.
If your book isn’t coming out for a year, it’s not too soon to start to build a relationship with your readers.
Dan uses a specific email for subscribing to newsletters, and then reviews the content to see what others are doing in different niches.
This podcast should inspire you to put your own personal plan together to reach more readers. To read my full summary or listen to the podcast, visit the article on the advice centre.
