The “If you build it, they will come” concept does not apply to book sales. Selling more books requires a plan and follow-through action.
Every week, I meet authors who thought once they wrote the book, it would just keep selling and they could move on to write another book.
That is not the case.
Book sales, whether you are traditionally published or self-published, require ongoing marketing, promotion, and sales activities.
Raising Dreams is easier when you have the right tools at the right time.
Memes are a great way of sharing your magic and brand with the world and are also a way of recognizing your champions, partners, and sponsors.
Memes are graphics with words on them. They should contain a contact such as your website or Facebook/Twitter handle.
You can use photos that you have taken or use stock photos from copyright-free sites. Always make sure you give credit when you use other people’s photos or quotes. This demonstrates integrity and respect for others and your sponsors NEVER want to be under scrutiny for a meme you posted that has someone’s copyrighted photo or quote in it.
Recently, Charmaine had the opportunity to speak at the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Convention (CAPS) in Ottawa. Many speakers attended her session on Planning a Speaking and Book Tour.
One of the marketing tips she provided was ensuring that your college or university alumni is engaged in your project. Alumni associations love to hear and share the good news of their members and graduates (no matter how long ago it was). They all have a big database, a large social media following, newsletters, events, and magazines or publications.
Charmaine has been featured in all her Alumni magazines (Sheridan College, Royal Roads University, University of Waterloo, and Renison College). Two of these Alumni nominated her for prestigious awards, one of which she was honoured with several years ago (Alumni of the year).
They have also hosted events for Charmaine and have attended conferences where she is speaking. She has had numerous updates and full-page features in their magazines and newsletters over the years.
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