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Ep 45: The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling!
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Hey there, word wizards and book enthusiasts!
I'm Ray Evans, your host on the "Pen to Profit: Fiction Writing Tips" podcast, where we're tackling the mysteries of book sales with a dash of wit and candor. ๐๏ธ๐
In today's episode, "The 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling," we're uncovering the top issues and their solutions:
- Ineffective Marketing and Visibility: Revamp your marketing strategy, engage your target audience, and get social on social media. ๐ฑ
- Cover and Blurb Issues: Leave the cover to the pros, and ask for feedback on your blurb to make it enticing. ๐ช๐
- Lack of Reviews: Engage with book bloggers, offer ARCs, and use social media to encourage reviews. ๐๐
- Pricing Issues: Research genre-specific pricing, find that sweet spot, and avoid overpricing or underselling. ๐ค๐
- Your Book Needs Further Editing or Improvement: Seek professional editing, join writing groups for feedback, and embrace criticism for growth. ๐โ๏ธ
Remember, every successful author faces challenges, but it's the determination to improve that counts. Subscribe for more writing wisdom, and to join our community of word slingers.
๐ Discover More:
- Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips
Need editing or proofreading for your next masterpiece? Request a sample edit: http://www.rayevansproofreader.com/request-a-sample-edit.html
Episode 5: TikTok Tik Talk: listen here!
Episode 2: Four Way to Market Your Book without Breaking the Bank: listen here
Episode 7: Six Essential Elements of a Writer Website: listen here!
Episode 3: Book Cover to Discover: Making Your Bookโs Outerwear as Sexy as its contents
Episode 4: Selling Stories in Seconds: A Masterclass on Book Blurbs and Book Descriptions.
Learn more about NetGalley here: https://www.netgalley.com/
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Manage episode 432910363 series 3510591
Hey there, word wizards and book enthusiasts!
I'm Ray Evans, your host on the "Pen to Profit: Fiction Writing Tips" podcast, where we're tackling the mysteries of book sales with a dash of wit and candor. ๐๏ธ๐
In today's episode, "The 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling," we're uncovering the top issues and their solutions:
- Ineffective Marketing and Visibility: Revamp your marketing strategy, engage your target audience, and get social on social media. ๐ฑ
- Cover and Blurb Issues: Leave the cover to the pros, and ask for feedback on your blurb to make it enticing. ๐ช๐
- Lack of Reviews: Engage with book bloggers, offer ARCs, and use social media to encourage reviews. ๐๐
- Pricing Issues: Research genre-specific pricing, find that sweet spot, and avoid overpricing or underselling. ๐ค๐
- Your Book Needs Further Editing or Improvement: Seek professional editing, join writing groups for feedback, and embrace criticism for growth. ๐โ๏ธ
Remember, every successful author faces challenges, but it's the determination to improve that counts. Subscribe for more writing wisdom, and to join our community of word slingers.
๐ Discover More:
- Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips
Need editing or proofreading for your next masterpiece? Request a sample edit: http://www.rayevansproofreader.com/request-a-sample-edit.html
Episode 5: TikTok Tik Talk: listen here!
Episode 2: Four Way to Market Your Book without Breaking the Bank: listen here
Episode 7: Six Essential Elements of a Writer Website: listen here!
Episode 3: Book Cover to Discover: Making Your Bookโs Outerwear as Sexy as its contents
Episode 4: Selling Stories in Seconds: A Masterclass on Book Blurbs and Book Descriptions.
Learn more about NetGalley here: https://www.netgalley.com/
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