The creative struggle (we're not ready for this)

21 ways to launch a book [View in browser](=.hrFSCOo-SZiLDUFW761JgFikDzy2vuO7lsgmpfFzKiE) The sky is falling... for real this time. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say the internet is going to change this year, in a way it hasn't in the last 2 decades, due to new emerging technologies. This is going to be a massive adjustment for anybody trying to sell things online, authors included. I can’t tell you what will happen. I can only tell you what I’m doing, to shore up my platforms before they get eroded; to make sure my work stays visible. And not what's working five or ten years ago, right now. I actually made this step by step checklist to launch bestsellers 9 years ago, and mapped it all out; my plan was to release mini-books on every topic and dominate an entire kindle category for a few days. Instead... I wrote 20 books and got a PhD in literature. I only very recently got to the point where I felt confident about finishing this course and sharing it, which is actually great, because while many of the strategies will always work, I discovered a lot of new things that are still far enough ahead of the curve that it'll be awhile until most authors figure them out - which gives you a valuable headstart. =.r1iaKGKlF7dTk6L5ZJyncbKfmCA3Q74Y6RqViueGlnY =.ResmvPlnlXJVzD9CHJw5BLa1pBA9YcAY_U31XsgI_Lk The ultimate goal of this course is to help you set up an author platform fast. So you don't need to promote or market your books all the time or spend years avoiding things you know you need but just can't be bothered to get around to. It's a bare minimum launchpad so you can get the basics right and then go back to writing. Each day we'll focus on just one topic and really hone in. After the lesson, you can look over your current material / platform and make notes on what can be improved. What's included (course curriculum) Here's the full, original list, which has been slightly updated and modified: - Write a heroic author platform that inspires people to love and support you - Write a book that millions of hungry readers will be hungry to buy - Make a beautifully designed book that people will want to sleep with - Self-publish and distribute your book around the world for free - Stand out, get found, increase visibility - Get blurbs and book review without begging - Set up a perfect author website that sells books while you sleep - Build your email list so quickly you’ll have to start culling subscribers - Turn readers into addicts with an unmissable email series campaign - Write 10 blog posts that bring you thousands of new readers a day - Get famous overnight by writing guest posts for high traffic blogs - Get famous people with influence to promote your book for you - Test your sales funnels with advertising to see where you're losing buyers - Master social media to easily build your platform and charm readers - Cast a wider net: reddit, librarything, linkedin, goodreads and more - Use Slideshare and Youtube to double traffic and win the internet - Generate early interest in your book by asking questions - Identify, target and detour your target readers like bees to honey - Make your offer more valuable with prizes, awards and incentives - The automatic bestseller book launch campaign that works every time - Staying relevant by newsjacking current events and trends in your field After the course is done (in three weeks), you'll have an author platform that looks good and sells books. I've added some case studies and will continue improving the materials as the publishing landscape changes and progresses this year. I pay attention to changes like this because it affects me. This course is a life raft before the storm; it's filling up fast but there's still a space for you if you want it. And whatever comes next, I’ve got your back, and we’ll face it together. Ready to sign up? Don't forget, I'm offering some extra bonuses and a big discount that's going away soon, so not everything will be available if you decide to join next week at the last minute. [Get in now for the best deal.](=.yzqZExLNmA2QkddWSQDHXKT3Fm54KnVgbEEh_7kXxDY) "But I just want to write!" I've already gotten feedback from some authors who don't want to take a course or build an author platform. They just want to write books, and that's fair. One of the bonuses you'll get is a video review of your author platform for quick and easy wins you can finish in a day that will make a big difference; but I've also added some options if you just want me to give you a total makeover and fix everything for you so you don't have to worry about it. So take a look over [the course material](=.UmcGvk-XzduLBGgzK3hUpPG6cWqiRZJM03gnwjEfMos) to see if there's an option that works best for you, or feel free to reach out with questions about what else I can do for you. Whether you're working on writing and finishing your book, or an established author marketing your backlist, I can help. PS. 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