Ep 30: Preorder Success Even When Life Gets Hard with Kristine D. Smith | Writer | Book Marketing

Preorders for authors are one of the most powerful book marketing tools you an use no matter how big or small your audience. Author Kristine D.

Smith shares her journey towards discussing the challenges she faced in marketing her book and the support she received as a client of Ashley. If you’re feeling like life has too much going on to have a successful book launch, then this is the episode for you.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How preselling your book helps with cover author expenses Strategies to get your readers involved in the launch process How preorders can encourage speaking opportunities CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Profitable Publishing and Guest Introduction 00:59 Success Strategies for Pre-Order Book Launches 06:56 Seeing Results While Life is Hectic 14:54 Learning from Big Name Authors 18:10 How Your Book Launch Opens the Door For Speaking Gigs 23:08 The Power of Book Launches 25:03 Preorder Results 26:09 How Preorders Covered Unexpected Expenses 28:38 Using Preorders to Cover Author Events 29:08 Join the Presell Your Book Live Event 31:34 The Business Side of Books 34:05 Keeping Your Audience Engaged 35:24 Best Seller Status Even AFTER Release RESOURCES MENTIONED: Connect with Kristine D. Smith at Order Koko at the Library: Join Presell Your Book Challenge to learn more success strategies and mistakes to avoid: CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D.

SHEPARD: Website: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: LinkedIn: Threads: Subscribe to Profitable Publishing® on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Preorders for authors, audience engagement, book marketing, author strategies, reader insights, profitable publishing®, self-publishing, book research, marketing strategies, ideal reader How do I have a successful preorder for my book?

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