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I’ve finished my novel and am getting a cover made as we speak. What I’m wondering is if it’s worth getting my novel reviewed on here for feedback etc before it’s fully published? Thoughts?
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Please note that one can't be a reviewer and submit his book for review at the same time.Mr_Wimbaum wrote: ↑19 Jul 2020, 20:16 Hi Scott,
I’ve finished my novel and am getting a cover made as we speak. What I’m wondering is if it’s worth getting my novel reviewed on here for feedback etc before it’s fully published? Thoughts?
Cheers,
Sam
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Noted! Thanksgali wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 00:16Please note that one can't be a reviewer and submit his book for review at the same time.Mr_Wimbaum wrote: ↑19 Jul 2020, 20:16 Hi Scott,
I’ve finished my novel and am getting a cover made as we speak. What I’m wondering is if it’s worth getting my novel reviewed on here for feedback etc before it’s fully published? Thoughts?
Cheers,
Sam
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Thanks for this, Scott!Scott wrote: ↑21 Apr 2017, 09:06 I'm a proven marketing expert. My website OnlineBookClub.org has over 140,000 members. My book Achieve Your Dreams earned over 4,000 downloads in the first week it was out on Kindle. In fact, one day it earned over 1,700 downloads on Kindle in a single day.
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It does not have to be about books and reading. It can be about marketing books, but it doesn't have to be. I'm happy to give you my advice on marketing in general.![]()
How did you get 4,000 downloads in a week?
How did you grow your website to 140,000 members!
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Scott wrote: ↑23 Apr 2017, 13:27@RJReesRJRees wrote:Hi Scott how and what is the best marketing advice for an Aurthur with a very limited budget
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My most important marketing tip for everyone is this: 99% of marketing is product development. Great advertising only makes a bad product fail faster.
In almost every industry, including books, you probably don't need a huge raw advertising budget, but you do need a decent overall budget. That's because you do have to invest heavily in product development. You need to spend a ton of time and money before you even get to the advertising stage; and that's true across industries not just for books. There's really no way to avoid that, but you can get someone else to invest in your product.
Trying to produce and publish a book without a good budget is like trying to open a restaurant selling Grade F beef in a building with mold growing on the walls because the restaurant opener cannot afford a good building and good ingredients. The typical way for an author to get an 'investor' is to find a publisher. A traditional legitimate publisher will pay for the professional editing, professional cover design, professional file formatting, and so on. Publishing is expensive, and self-publishing if done right is expensive.
Wow, this is dee: My most important marketing tip for everyone is this: 99% of marketing is product development. Great advertising only makes a bad product fail faster.
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Thanks for this! I'll look at the book!Scott wrote: ↑24 Apr 2017, 11:31@Kirby For a general book marketing plan, I recommend you follow my 10 Step Plan to Promote Your Book.kirby wrote:Hi, it's been months since my first book was published and till now i have not received the attention i had wished for. Help me out# i just want more readers. Wanna keep my book lively.
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What I already did..
1. basic reviews from fans&followers
2. joined Onlinebookclub and applied for reviews,
3. Applied for goodreads, indiestoday, thefussylibrarian, readersfavorit, momschoiceawards. (though they will take many weeks if not months to get any results). Maybe more of websites like that are recommended to apply?
4. Started PPC from amazon, google ads and facebook ads though I get almost no impressions on them despite high bids.
5. Trying to reach moms influencers and kids book reviews social media
I would like to hear your suggestions on the most effective ways to promote the new self published book and get sales?
Cheers!
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There is no magic bullet.
The goal of marketing is to connect your business’ value to the right customer base. It’s a simple concept but it can take on a million different shades.
Do wdemographics make up your customer base?
Where do they live?
Where do they hang out online?
How do they look for products in your niche?
Who do they listen to when making decisions relative to your product?
The answers to these questions determine which marketing strategies will be viable and which will be a waste of time.
In other words, the key to success for your business is not Facebook Ads.
It’s not SEO.
It’s not conference networking
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First of all you have an amazing website that have a really brilliant idea behind it which give you the most targeted audience of both readers and authors who are also readers. so it does not require much effort from you to have a high successful book promotion.
anyway
I have a question for you, I am an Engineer and I have no time to spend in marketing and promotion strategies, and my target audience is very narrow, I wrote about the "Philosophy of existence" from the point view of ancient civilization like Hermetic and the origin of religion, which most readers do not care about such philosophy and prefer fiction reading.
what would be your most effective strategy (other than pay per click) to attract readers and reviews. I really seek reviews because I am working on my second book.
thank you for giving us a platform like this

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It can be tough to know where to start with marketing your own business. These days, there are so many options and strategies that it can be hard to determine which ones are best for you and your specific company. That’s where a marketing expert can come in handy.
If you’re looking for free personal marketing advice, look no further than the following suggestions from a proven marketing expert:
1. START WITH A STRATEGY
Before starting any marketing campaign, it’s important to have a plan and to know what you’re trying to achieve. Define your goals and target audience before you do anything else – this will help you to focus your efforts and to measure your success later on.
2. USE SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is a great way to reach a large number of people quickly and easily. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn offer a variety of ways to target your audience and communicate with them directly. Make sure you use all of the features available to you and experiment with different techniques to see what works best for you.
3. CREATE CONTENT THAT ENGAGES
In order to attract and keep the attention of your target audience, you need to produce content that is engaging and relevant. This could be in the form of blog posts, articles, videos, images or infographics. Make sure the content is high quality and provides value to your audience.
4. PARTNER WITH OTHER BUSINESSES
Partnering with other businesses can be a great way to expand your reach and to market your products or services to a new audience. Look for businesses that are a good fit for you and that share your values. collaborating with them to create joint marketing campaigns can be a successful strategy.
5. BE CREATIVE
When it comes to marketing, there are no set rules – so be creative and experiment with different techniques. Try different things and see what works best for you and your company. And most importantly, have fun with it!
Conclusion
If you're looking for free personal marketing advice, then you should definitely check out the tips offered by this marketing expert. He has a lot of experience in the field, and his advice is likely to help you improve your marketing efforts.
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you mentioned needing to spend 'a decent amount' on advertising - what's a ball park figure?