51 episodes

Follow along as book launch expert Tim Grahl teaches you the fundamentals of launching a bestselling book. Based on his work with hundreds of authors and launching dozens of top New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other bestselling books, he will share the insights and step-by-step tactics you can use to launch your own successful book.

Book Launch Show Tim Grahl

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 147 Ratings

Follow along as book launch expert Tim Grahl teaches you the fundamentals of launching a bestselling book. Based on his work with hundreds of authors and launching dozens of top New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other bestselling books, he will share the insights and step-by-step tactics you can use to launch your own successful book.

    Working With A Marketing Coach

    Working With A Marketing Coach

    Sooner or later you're going to need to hire someone to help you with your marketing activities. When that time comes, you'll need to know what questions to ask and what kind of services to expect. This week, Certified Book Launch Coach, Sue Campbell, takes us through the process.

    • 27 min
    Author as Entrepreneur

    Author as Entrepreneur

    How can writers use the storytelling skills we already have, to market our books and grow our businesses? This week, Valerie interviews Jarie Bolander, a fellow Certified Story Grid Editor who helps business owners tell better stories about who they are and what they do.

    • 34 min
    Bonus Episode - Amazon and Facebook Ads

    Bonus Episode - Amazon and Facebook Ads

    As part of her 10K strategy, Valerie is considering using adverts, but there's a whole lot she doesn't know. So, this week, she sits down with Mark Dawson for some expert (and eye opening) advice about Amazon and Facebook ads.

    • 34 min
    Valerie's 10K Strategy

    Valerie's 10K Strategy

    How do you get 10,000 pairs of eyeballs on your book? This week, Valerie came up with a strategy. Does Tim like it? Or, are there improvements to be made?

    • 25 min
    Start At The End

    Start At The End

    As Valerie continues to wrap her head around sales, Tim advises her to find the nerds first and craft a pitch that will grab their attention. What's the best way to do this? Start at the end and work from there. Tune in to find out how.

    • 34 min
    The Single Most Important Thing To Do

    The Single Most Important Thing To Do

    This week Tim and Valerie talk about the elephant in the book marketing room; asking people to buy your book. If earning a living from your writing is your goal, you have to do it eventually. So, when it comes time to sell your book what is the single most important thing you have to do? Tune in to find out.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
147 Ratings

147 Ratings

Editor Jim ,

All Indie Authors Need to Listen to This

I found this show a few weeks ago. I wish I had known about it 5 years ago when I published my first book. I have learned so much. Tim Grahl has a comfortable presentation style. All authors need to tune in if they want to sell their books.

Author 99 ,

Just discovered this gem!

This podcast is so valuable! I’m so glad I discovered it and I’m learning so much. I feel way more confident and knowledgeable for my own upcoming book launch. Thank you!

ModernChivalryMen ,

Thank You

I’m getting very close to finishing my first non-fiction book for men. I don’t know what I don’t know, but this Podcast is filling in so many blanks. My confidence is building every episode! I’m enjoying the content and insights! Thank you for being a light into a dark tunnel to the other side of this journey I am on.

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