The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published Authors

Shawn Manaher interviews Hugh Howey C.J. Lyons, Tim Grahl, and Nick Cole on Book Marketing, Self-Publishing, Email Marketing & How To Sell More Books
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The Author Hangout: Book Marketing Tips for Indie & Self-Published Authors

The Author Hangout is a Hangout on Air and podcast dedicated to helping authors navigate the self-publishing world. Brought to you by BookMarketingTools.com, The Author Hangout hopes to equip authors with the necessary tools as well as book marketing tips and advice for marketing a book. Join us to hear from many special guests on various areas of marketing ebooks, social media for authors, becoming a bestseller and more. The self-publishing revolution has enabled many authors to be able to publish their books quickly and easily, but many struggle with actually selling their book. Marketing any product is important, and the same is true for books. If no one knows about your book, then no one can buy it. The key to selling more books is marketing them. The Author Hangout is here to help you to sell more books.

  1. 03/16/2017

    Ep 145: “Million Dollar Book Business”

    In this episode, Shawn shows you the entire setup to turn your book into a million dollar book business. No, it won't happen over night, but Shawn lays out a solid plan that you can start taking the first steps on today.

    23 min

  2. 03/14/2017

    Ep 144: “Network Net Worth”

    In this episode, Shawn shares why networking is so important for authors. He also gives you specific tips to help you to start building those connections with other authors, even if you're shy.

    13 min

  3. 03/09/2017

    Ep 143: “Learning to Hack Learning”

    In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to take your author marketing skills to the next level: learning. He explores what holds people, probably even you, back, and what you can do to overcome that and make this year the best year yet in your business.

    10 min

  4. 03/07/2017

    Ep 142: “Making Of The Perfect Optin”

    In this episode, Shawn explores what it takes to make the perfect optin, to get people onto your mailing list. Nearly every guest on The Author Hangout has mentioned the importance of mailing lists, and the optin is the make or break moment for your mailing list.

    20 min

  5. 03/02/2017

    Ep 141: “Coaching Breeds Author Success”

    In this episode, Shawn examines how coaching, even informal coaching, can help you take your author business to the next level. He provides a snapshot of ABSOLUTELY FREE coaching (with zero sales pitches), helping you to identify the areas of your business to work on this next month.

    12 min

  6. 02/28/2017

    Ep 140: “Gumroad for Authors”

    In this episode, we interviewed author Amy Young. She shared her journey to becoming an author, as well as her experience using Gumroad as an author, for selling your books but also using it to create additional income streams. Who doesn't need that?

    27 min

  7. 02/23/2017

    Ep 139: “Above The Noise”

    In this episode, Shawn explores the formula for helping you to get above the noise of all of the other authors promoting their book. You will also learn who swindled him for all of his biscuits (seriously).

    18 min

  8. 02/21/2017

    Ep 138: “Goal Setting Check-in”

    In this episode, Shawn looks back at the goal setting episode from the beginning of the year. Have your author goals for 2017 been put on the back burner or are they still your focus? Get some encouragement to blast through those goals!

    20 min
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The Author Hangout is a Hangout on Air and podcast dedicated to helping authors navigate the self-publishing world. Brought to you by BookMarketingTools.com, The Author Hangout hopes to equip authors with the necessary tools as well as book marketing tips and advice for marketing a book. Join us to hear from many special guests on various areas of marketing ebooks, social media for authors, becoming a bestseller and more. The self-publishing revolution has enabled many authors to be able to publish their books quickly and easily, but many struggle with actually selling their book. Marketing any product is important, and the same is true for books. If no one knows about your book, then no one can buy it. The key to selling more books is marketing them. The Author Hangout is here to help you to sell more books.

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