4 Strategies for Launching a Book

[@nicolepayne7486]

I did a lot of guests podcasts. But never had a great social media following from it yet. I even did a TEDx. Marketing has been challenging for me so far. I have tried multiple things. I have been trying to networking & trying to connect and it has been slow & a little discouraging. So I invested in a vision board portrait to keep me going. I just got it printed today & will frame it. I really believe that what I am writing about can help people. It has already blown my mind in how I have seen this model has helped people. I will continue to watch your channel to learn & see the things that help. A couple of your videos have already helped me. Thank you 🙏

[@BookLaunchers]

I think the best thing you could do is find where your ideal readers are hanging out already and find a way to get in front of them. This might be connecting with influencers who are already in the space or writing articles for publications. Trying to build your own following can be very slow. As for podcasts, have you watched this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqKUimasjrCDq7s I'm cheering for you!

[@briankreeger9888]

Oh my. Much to do, much to do. Another great video.

[@klash4631]

Informative & to the point. Thanks. Love the info without the infomercial.

[@realworkfromhomeopportunit8874]

I had a lot of strategies, many did not work. I have others in a list, but have had to adjust as I go. I have decided to use social media, a blog, and a membership to go with the book. I am also trying to publish articles, reaching out to press and to try to build partnerships. Thanks for the video, Your breakdown helped.

[@jeande4505]

have a nice day!

[@BookLaunchers]

You too!!

[@harisharma4211]

I liked your strategies and your presentation methodology.

[@BookLaunchers]

THANK YOU! Thanks for being a part of the #noboringbooks community and commenting the day a video is released. You’ve been entered to win our bi-weekly draw for some sweet swag. The next draw will be pre-recorded and then shared right here on June 1st at 2pm PST. You can watch like you would live … I’ll just be in a car driving back to the US from Canada so I won’t be there but I will reply to your comment - I promise. :)

[@FTAAdventures]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks for posting this!

[@BookLaunchers]

You're welcome! If you liked this video you will LOVE my new book: Self-Publish and Succeed. You can grab it here: books2read.com/ap/RDOjGr/Julie-Broad
 Hope to see you again soon!

[@mdolla2989]

Thank you thank you! As a self publisher your videos as so insightful and speak directly to my journey and how I’m feeling. It can be a fulfilling process but sometimes overwhelming in regards to marketing.

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank you so much for saying hello! If you liked this video you will LOVE my new book: Self-Publish and Succeed. You can grab it here: books2read.com/ap/RDOjGr/Julie-Broad
 Hope to see you again soon!

[@poetryfromtheheart1287]

Managing expectations is hard to do, but definitely a pearl of wisdom for those of us who are just starting out and taking our first steps towards a platform that can reach thousands of people.

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Thanks Julie 🌎

[@rachelrobertson7353]

Washington Toast - love it!!

[@BookLaunchers]

I think they should consider renaming it. ;)

[@rachelrobertson7353]

@@BookLaunchers That would be awesome!

[@TheOppositeIsTrueBook]

Very practical. Now I’m craving some Washington Toast! :D

[@BookLaunchers]

There's nothing quite like it. ;)

[@erattasibetta7241]

Thank you

[@BookLaunchers]

Thanks for being a part of the #noboringbooks community and commenting the day a video is released. You’ve been entered to win our bi-weekly draw for some sweet swag. The next draw will be pre-recorded and then shared right here on June 1st at 2pm PST. You can watch like you would live … I’ll just be in a car driving back to the US from Canada so I won’t be there but I will reply to your comment - I promise. :)

[@ArranMarshall]

My book comes out in September, I appreciate this. Thank you

[@BookLaunchers]

Fantastic timing then! You should be just in time to use these strategies. Thanks for being a part of the #noboringbooks community and commenting the day a video is released. You’ve been entered to win our bi-weekly draw for some sweet swag. The next draw will be pre-recorded and then shared right here on June 1st at 2pm PST. You can watch like you would live … I’ll just be in a car driving back to the US from Canada so I won’t be there but I will reply to your comment - I promise. :)

[@SeherSeven]

It's the energy levels for me ⭐⭐

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank you! :)

[@TheShaunHayes]

Julie I absolutely love this video. Your four strategies make tons of sense but for me seems like I am strategy four. However house with other things I will yield to you and your team.

[@camoflage61821]

Fantastic comparison between strategies, Julie. My approach has been more like #4 for the last few books and it's worked. But I learned with my first release to always temper one's expectations for initial sales. The first month of my first book's release had my emotions moving from total confidence to seeing if Walmart needed a new greeter. I'm better now.

[@BookLaunchers]

HAHAHAH I had the rudest woman greet me at Walmart last month. My son had a 'dress as your favorite book character day' at school so I was looking for a dinosaur costume. I went into Walmart and asked the greeter and she looked at me and said "You know it's April and Hallowe'en isn't until October? Why would we have a costume?" I turned to my son and said 'let's go'. We found one at a party store. :p

[@camoflage61821]

@@BookLaunchers LOL...good for you! When we first moved to Indiana, the two Walmarts I attended each had greeters who...well, I don't know what they thought they were supposed to be doing, but "greeting" sure didn't make their list. I am not a tattletail by nature but I wrote Corporate about this. Now they greet me, and everyone, just fine. Now, back to writing. :)

[@sarz1837]

I had a very, very elaborate book.lainch. We sent out a press release explaining what it would be like and many news outlets picked it up. Launches are so important! Continued marketing efforts as well

[@BookLaunchers]

AWESOME!! Did you use a mass distribution for your press release?

[@TheShaunHayes]

Julie I absolutely love this video thank you. The strategies make so much sense the way you lay them out. It tells me that I will be using the last one giving what I’m trying to accomplish and where I’m coming from.

[@BookLaunchers]

So glad! Yes! I love our launch strategy menu and how it now feeds into our marketing roadmaps. I'm glad you see the value.

[@ffllaammeerr]

A phased approach seems so logical for a first time author that isn’t already a celebrity :-)

[@BookLaunchers]

Logical yes and yet so many authors really underestimate how much money and time has gone into selling even celebrity books!

[@BlackRobb55]

Launching a book is almost as much work as writing it. I would like to hit the Washington Toast list 😃

[@BookLaunchers]

HAHAHAH :) Me too ... so long as they serve it with peanut butter.

[@rachelrobertson7353]

Hahaha! I echo the part about the Washington Toast. 😂

[@tambikhai3601]

Ok, the ring light reflection in his sunglasses made the video for me! lol But, great advice and a good pep talk :)

[@BookLaunchers]

HAHAH right?! The ring lights are great until you put on glasses of any kind. Thanks for being a part of the #noboringbooks community and commenting the day a video is released. You’ve been entered to win our bi-weekly draw for some sweet swag. The next draw will be pre-recorded and then shared right here on June 1st at 2pm PST. You can watch like you would live … I’ll just be in a car driving back to the US from Canada so I won’t be there but I will reply to your comment - I promise. :)

[@marylynneturner5290]

This is the work following the work, but will lead to more work, assuming it all works out.

[@BookLaunchers]

HAHAHAHA

[@beelinebill]

Thank you for this timely video, Julie. I am launching my audiobook sometime in late June timeframe, and will likely re-launch my "99 cent eBook" for a set of promos, as reg. price is 4.99-7.99. I would hope to get eBook and Audiobook sales. Not sure about the print versions yet, as they are available and your example might work. BOGO, etc.I will have to research that model for my book.

[@BookLaunchers]

Let me know how it works out!

[@jennifergardiner3009]

I like the grassroots idea especially when I don't have a huge audience yet.

[@SelfPubWithAndy]

Love the bloopers and cameo appearance lol. If only the money and paparazzi were knocking down my door... #noboringbooks ps: andy w here :)

[@BookLaunchers]

:) Thanks for telling me who you were. I make so many bloopers but some are really worth sharing.

[@SelfPubWithAndy]

@@BookLaunchers I'm sure many are like me, came for the content, stayed for the bloopers! :D

[@AlleniaRenee]

Thank you, I have been diving into your information and the knowledge I’ve gained has helped me out. I did things a bit backwards when launching my book in March. I did pre-sales to my Private FB group, but found most of my audience just are in the group for free content. However 100 members did purchase the book. So I’m taking your advice to get reviews. And I do have Podcast interviews scheduled starting in June.🌻

[@BookLaunchers]

Fantastic. Keep doing something every day. It adds up! Thanks for being a part of the #noboringbooks community and commenting the day a video is released. You’ve been entered to win our bi-weekly draw for some sweet swag. The next draw will be pre-recorded and then shared right here on June 1st at 2pm PST. You can watch like you would live … I’ll just be in a car driving back to the US from Canada so I won’t be there but I will reply to your comment - I promise. :)

[@maverickjacksonexecutivedi7569]

This is facinating, very impressive. 👏🏾 Hi Julie. This is Maverick. Would love to speak with you personally. What's the best way. Thanks!

[@BookLaunchers]

Hi! Our services are on our website here: booklaunchers.com/self-publishing-services-overview/ If that looks like something that would help you, then I’d love to chat with you. To set up a call and help me prepare for it, please take a few minutes to share some details on this form: www.booklaunchers.com/apply 

 You'll want to make a specific note on that to get a link to speak with me ... and please be patient because my calendar is full so my team is faster to book with ... but if you want me, just ask :) Thank you! Julie

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Promotion for 2 or 3 weeks!?

[@Drathaar01]

Wow, I guess I need to work on my email list. I'm from Washington (state) and I can make toast. So that makes up for it, right 😅

[@BookLaunchers]

100%

[@truthdiggershow]

Thank you. I ha ve a question: when choosing only amazone for launching your business. Can u expand a little bit more. Thank you

[@BookLaunchers]

I'm not sure I understand your question actually ... if you mean when you choose the Amazon 99cent e-book sale option? That's not necessarily only choosing Amazon but it's an emphasis on Amazon for launch.

[@truthdiggershow]

@@BookLaunchers thank you!!

[@catlind2649]

How do you go about getting on podcasts etc.?

[@BookLaunchers]

This is a great video to help you with that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIqTg6Wen7lqrc0

[@catlind2649]

@@BookLaunchers Amazing video FULL to the brim work info, thank you!

[@latifhanzali6312]

Coaching me in writing book

[@BookLaunchers]

Thank you so much for saying hello! If you liked this video, and you’re looking for guidance to write your book you will LOVE my book: Self-Publish and Succeed. As my gift to you - here it is in audiobook for free: dl.bookfunnel.com/d5dcdw2icq Or, you can grab it here in print: www.selfpublishandsucceed.com or if you have a non-fiction book written and you’re looking at launch or post-launch marketing support, this is the book to read for that: selfpromoteandsucceed.com/ And you can even get it free in audio format here: selfpromoteandsucceed.com/audio

[@xolimakamole958]

I like this yes it must be hard to market own work

[@BookLaunchers]

It takes consistent effort.

[@tobiasbalda2037]

I may need to reframe my mind? The original thought is to communicate a message to Prospects, Customers, and Referral Sources. Part of that strategy is to increase Conf/Speaking and as a Networking Tool. That will be success, to me, and a lot of work. 😎 some Phases take longer than others 😂 The idea of a lot Reviews and Best Seller efforts will need to be out-sourced 😎 it is best to have BL work on the entire pr0cess ... but I'm such a DIYer and stubborn. You would bring Much more Value to the effort, for sure.

[@BookLaunchers]

I'm sure you're going to create success for yourself - stubborn and determined are good qualities to a point. :)

[@hiollodeofficial8511]

Can you make a video on a step to step tutorial on how to publish to do as a parent and publishing your child's book. Plz I am begging you man your other I do videos have helped so much. Just give me this last favour.

[@MHH76]

How do you launch a book on audible without first creating an ebook? I'm looking at meditation audios but I understand you need an ebook first, is that correct?

[@BookLaunchers]

There are audio-only products now but we've always gone word first so I don't have the expertise to answer this.

[@Lilione111]

Hi, I'm publishing an activity book, so I won't be able to give away hard copies to my launch team/for prelaunch (for reviews) etc like a standard book, where you can give a digital version. Do you have ideas as to what I can do instead? I haven't ben able to find any info on book launches for activities, to find out what others do. Thanks

[@BookLaunchers]

Check out the channel by Kelli Publish - she might have some ideas for you!

[@Lilione111]

@@BookLaunchers Thank you. I'll take a look. Really can't find any info & suggestions re this.

[@catlind2649]

That would be me - small following, not that I'd prefer a large one as the subject material is every parents worst nightmare

[@BookLaunchers]

Oh my - is your subject about suicide? Any child death would be a nightmare but I think that would be my worst nightmare.

[@catlind2649]

@@BookLaunchers It's the story of my journey to healing after my 22 year old son's passing, and how it led me to become a professional spiritual medium, and find HOPE, that there is healing after child loss, and more than that, there is gratitude and even gifts to be found through the journey and the tragedy. Had anyone tried to tell me those things in the first 18 months to 2 years, I would have physically assaulted them, but that is, in fact, exactly what happened nearly 5 years after that fateful morning

[@BookLaunchers]

@@catlind2649 Sounds like an incredible gift to give others. Thanks for sharing.

[@catlind2649]

@@BookLaunchers That's the dream - to share the journey and challenges and obstacles in the hope that I can help even just one other parent avoid some of the pitfalls and maybe help remove some taboo and stigma, and bring education and awareness that grief is not a life sentence, that it's possible to go from a shattered soul to a joyous and fulfilling life that honors your child and yourself. Nothing like dreaming BIG lol

[@antoniodossantos5960]

What about 6.90 $ per paper book in Amazon...

[@BookLaunchers]

It depends on the competition and the value that you are offering in your book. Of course it can work!

[@parthibanathimuthur1473]

Hello I'm Parthiban. I'm from India. I had 10 year exp in the publishing area, and I'm still working as a template developer and typesetter so if you have any freelance job please get me...