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The Hands-On Author: Taking Control of Your Book Marketing Journey
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ISBN13: 9781969572531
Publisher: MindStir Media
Published: Oct 30 2025
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In a world crowded with millions of books, a great story is no longer enough. Success belongs to the authors who can rise above the noise and build genuine connections with their readers. The Hands-On Author: Taking Control of Your Book Marketing Journey is your comprehensive, flexible toolkit to demystify book marketing and put you in control.
This book by USA Today bestselling author & MindStir Media CEO J.J. Hebert provides actionable, step-by-step strategies that feel authentic to your voice. You'll start by building your essential author platform-from a professional website to a powerful email list. Next, you'll learn to transform readers into loyal fans through engaging giveaways, book club outreach, memorable events, and much more. Finally, you'll master advanced techniques like media outreach, paid advertising, and creating new income streams.
Written for the author who wants to be hands-on, this book encourages experimentation and persistence. It's not about a rigid formula; it's about discovering what works for you. Learn to connect with your audience, take charge of your career, and give your book the visibility it deserves. Your readers are out there-this book will show you how to find them.
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