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InExhaustibleMedia Author Services To Change The Face Of Author Marketing.

Once upon a time, an author would write a book, send it to a representative, and begin the next book. The agent representing them would put in the foot work for getting a publisher to look at the finished book. From there the publisher, if accepted, would begin editing and send it back to the author.

Of course during this ‘fairytale’ time authors got lots of money, people got huge advances, and never had to worry about marketing. Except that isn’t really how it turned out to be. In recent years the reality of book publishing has been revealed, thanks to the independent movement.

What’s this independent movement? What has it meant for authors?

In 2007, Amazon announced and opened Kindle Direct Publishing. They were the first and became the strongest player in the industry for independent authors. In recent days that changed too. In reality, KDP changed the face of publishing. Their efforts paved the way for anyone to write and release books to the public.

An entire industry developed around it. Today authors create books and publish one while another is being shopped. They edit a short story, while signing with a publisher for a novel. Freedom and control of their careers provide authors with many options.

This empowerment comes with responsibilities. The primary responsibility is to the readers.

Authors are responsible for creating a great story. This story needs to be free of errors, plot holes, and major distractions from the story. Accomplishing this requires an editor. With an editor, it’s possible to identify errors and concerns and talk through resolutions for those issues.

Getting the book designed, inside and out, is another crucial step. This means finding someone who can do the interior layout and design for the book in all formats. A book cover is the entry to the book. The book cover is the first part of marketing. A book cover artist crafts attention getting covers that convey the high points without going overboard.

A quality interior designer pulls together the manuscript. This person understands the importance of bleed, margins, and how to format a header so it showcases a completed, polished manuscript as professional as the editing.

As the first two points to a professional complete package are addressed, there are still more steps on the horizon.

The next major step is marketing.

Marketing tells people the book is available for purchase. Creating the right marketing plan must include book reviews. These are the social proof for readers. Granted, if the book description is professionally created alongside the cover and interior, it often sells the book. Even with the best designed book, reviews cannot be neglected.

In the traditional publishing industry, publishers maintain a list of reviewers to contact. They also reach out to critics, sending out copies of the books sometimes without confirmation of review. This is an acceptable loss, even for a small business like an independent author. An independent author, doesn’t have these connections. It is possible to cultivate connections. Building a newsletter, social media following, follower list on Amazon or other book sites, or leveraging paid newsletter programs can assist at the start.

To begin gathering book reviews ahead of release, it is important to be aware of all options. One option for authors is to participate in a reviewing reader community. This concept is showcased in NetGalley and BookSprout. On these sites, a book is listed for a fee. The book is then included on websites and other promotional materials to introduce it to readers known to review books. This helps new authors and established authors yield a net positive for a book marketing campaign. Connecting with a book marketing company who nurtures a similar newsletter or style of marketing can also facilitate this. InExhaustible Authors is a good example of this.

Readers love the opportunity to find new authors.

Many authors forget book marketing as a whole. It is a key component to any business.

What is done to generate visibility?

Social media is the obvious free marketing option. Paid advertising on these platforms are also an option, however, it takes time to learn. Tight budgets should limit expenses until the best channels are identified.

Developing a newsletter allows authors and readers to connect for free. The only investment would be a few hours of writing once every few months to cultivate the connection with readers.

Another great strategy, with staying power, is to talk about the book on many websites, blogs, and news sites. Conversations that direct people to the book is powerful. The conversation continues years after the next book is released. This is content marketing. Online content is king. This king is key to developing long term visibility.

Search engines find and identify quality results for any search. Readers search for new books using a variety of sources. Creating an online network of articles, interviews, podcasts, and more will direct people back to an author’s site and books. More eyes on the books leads to more sales.

Is it possible to create content marketing as part of the launch plan? Yes and it should be.

What tools should be leveraged for a quality launch plan? A blend of tools, such as the aforementioned BookSprout, mixed with coordinated content releases over the course of months establishes a foundation. Additionally, it will help build newsletter signup opportunities as well.

A plan established and worked ahead of time will yield solid results. In the planning process, it is ideal to lean up on experienced authors. Some companies, such as InExhaustible Authors, are head by such experience.

InExhaustible Authors is headed by an author with more than 10 years experience in the industry. The experience, intentional effort, and ability to leverage a network of ranking, recognized authority sites provides a solid path forward for any book launch or brand marketing plan. More information about this company is available at http://inexhaustibleauthors.com/authorservices

There are other sites with similar experienced authors at the helm. Due diligence is needed here.

Contact Info:
Name: Catrina Taylor
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Organization: InExhaustibleMedia
Address: POB 235, Thomasboro, IL 61878, United States
Website: https://InExhaustibleauthors.com

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