On this very special episode of The Career Author Podcast, Zach and J. answer questions from their Authors on a Train 2018 attendees in an open round table discussion. You will discover:
- How the guys approach book launches + how their launch strategy differs for a book one vs. later books in the series
- Why giving away books might not be a great strategy to find people who truly love your work
- Why Amazon ads are a better investment than Facebook ads for the career author
- Practical strategies for organically growing your email list + why J. is skeptical of paid list-building tactics
- Why a small, engaged audience is a better foundation for success than a broad audience who are only mildly invested in stories like yours
- The importance of knowing your “why” + how to build your publishing plan around that why
- Some of the factors to consider when publishing trilogies vs. publishing longer series
- The struggles of marketing stand alone novels
- Ways to breathe new life into books that don’t initially sell well
This episode was recorded on location in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.
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