Ever wondered how you could transform from a non-reader to a book enthusiast? Our guest today, the founder of Book Thinkers, Nick Hutchison, shares his personal journey of making that very transformation and how his reading passion sparked a business idea. After successfully launching "Rise of the Reader," Nick provides an insightful look into the strategies he employed, including podcast interviews and social media marketing, that could aid you tremendously in your own book launch journey.
Shifting our focus to content creation and book promotion, Chandler Bolt of Self-Publishing School joins us to share his wealth of knowledge in these domains. He provides an insider's view of the importance of creating valuable social media content and its efficient batching. Chandler draws from his own experiences as an author, sharing his process of choosing the right book, taking notes, and implementing what he learned. If you've ever wondered about the intricate process of book promotion, this part of the conversation is a must-listen.
Lastly, we delve into the complexities and challenges of launching a book. We discuss services improvements for authors, based on our own experience of recording over 100 shows during a launch. We also navigate the future of publishing and book marketing, looking at the significant role artificial intelligence could play in creating better books and even in audiobook narration. We wrap up by exploring the increasing popularity of reading due to the impact of social media and give you some valuable tips on promoting your book on platforms like Instagram. So, stay tuned to learn about the future of book promotion and how you can leverage technology and social media to maximize your book's reach.
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Must-watch episodes:
SPS 163: The Artist Journey: A Path From Creativity To Bestselling Author & Business Growth with Nancy Hillis
SPS 162: How Are You, Really? - Behind The Scenes Of Writing & Launching My First Book with Jenna Kutcher
SPS 161: Sneak Peak: John C Maxwell Interview from AAL
SPS 160: Quitting My Corporate Because Of My Book with Mick Spiers
SPS 159: How To Get A Multi 6 Figure Advance With Your First Book with Brian Dixon
SPS 158: Lessons Learned In The Trenches Helping 1,000’s Of Authors with Brett Hilker
SPS 157: How To Write & Publish A Memoir That Makes A Difference (Behind The Scenes Of The SPS Coaching Process) with Kerk Murray
SPS 156: Enneagram For Authors: Using Your Enneagram Type To Write & Publish A Better Book with Ian Morgan Cron
SPS 155: The Happy Hustler’s Guide To Writing And Marketing A Book Without Burning Out with Cary Jack
SPS 154: Publishing A Faith-Based Book That Inspires Action & Spreads Your Message with Aaron Schafer
SPS 153: Writing A Children’s Book For Your Kids - How To Do It & Why You Should with Josiah Fogle
SPS 152: Let It Be Easy: Using Publicity & Instagram To Sell Books & Grow Your Business with Susie Moore
SPS 151: Growing Your Influence & Selling More Books Using Instagram with Jordan Lee Dooley
SPS 150: Speak & Write With No Fear with Mike Acker (From Speaker To Author)
SPS 149: The 4 Tendencies of Bestselling Authors & Writing Great Books with Gretchen Rubin
SPS 148: Growing Your Real Estate Investing Business Using A Book with AJ Osborne
SPS 147: From Reading “Published.” To 50,000+ Copies Sold (How I Did It) with Rachel Richards
SPS Is Taking on Author-ity Figures: Who They Are & Exciting Announcement!
SPS 146: Stop Asking Questions. Book Writing For Podcasters with Andrew Warner
SPS 145: What I’ve Learned Talking To 4,657+ Aspiring Authors with Matt Emmorey (Becoming an Author-ity Figure)
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