How do I make my book stand out from everyone else’s?
Especially when there are so many out there to compete with.
How do I market my book without feeling like I'm yelling with no voice?
Or...
How can I make sure my book gets found by my target readers?
I know if they could find it, they'd love it.
It’s not that no one is interested in my book, they just have no idea it exists!
And if you ARE asking them, but aren’t sure of the answers, you’re not alone...
Around half a million books are trade published each year in the US alone, with a further 1,000,000 books self-published.
If you're a UK author, it's worth knowing that the UK publishes more books per person than anywhere else in the world.
If you aren't wondering how your book is going to stand out, you should probably start thinking about it.
I talk to a lot of authors who wish they could hand over their book marketing to someone else.
Because marketing and publicity require an entirely different set of skills and mindset to writing.
But the reality is that no one else can be as passionate about your book as you, and those that can genuinely help you promote it will charge a hefty fee.
For the average author, that simply isn't feasible.
The truth is, you already have the only publicist you truly need.
It’s YOU!
But I get it, you’re already wearing so many hats, running so many miles on the marketing treadmill and spinning a hundred plates. You don’t have time for anything else.
So what if I told you, you don’t need to do all of those other things? What if all you need to do is get in front of more of your ideal readers to let them know you and your books exist - and there's a simple way to do it?
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to secure your first or next guest post or podcast interview in just 10 days, so you can get in front of your ideal readers, grow your platform and sell more books, even if you’re afraid of putting yourself ‘out there’, have zero contacts, or don’t know what to write or talk about.
...You launch your next book with a tribe of fans ready and waiting to buy it
... You had a network of influential connections who could help you promote your next book
...You could start driving traffic right now to your existing titles
...You could build your brand despite being an introvert and hating self-promotion
That's exactly what publicity can do for you, but you don't need to hire an expensive PR firm to get it.
Over 10 days, you’ll pull together everything you need to make a compelling pitch to the media that gets a yes!
Whatever has stopped you from taking action up until now, we'll confront it head on and remove the blocks, so you have the confidence to grab your own publicity opportunities through outreach.
Whether you haven't known how to write a pitch, what to include in a media bio or where to pitch your ideas, or even that you can do these things for yourself, we'll work through all of these topics and more, to make sure you're ready and equipped to get started.
By the time we wrap up this challenge, you’ll have cracked the expert topics, media outlets and story ideas you need to secure your own media exposure, so growing your author platform and marketing your books will finally feel like play.
When you join The 10-Day Smart Author Publicity Challenge we’ll roll up our sleeves and focus on one task per day for 10 working days (yes, you will have a weekend in the middle to catch up if needed!).
You will get a daily short video tutorial and access to a private Facebook group where you'll be able to share your work and get feedback from your peers and me.
This challenge is designed as a sprint, so it will be intense, but the idea is to get you moving and taking action, without time to overthink things or start doubting yourself.
By the end of the challenge you will have made your first pitch. And if you can do it once, you can do it again!
This challenge may only be 10 days, but it will change the way you market your books forever.
Guest posting has been the single biggest driver of my audience growth.
For example, one post I wrote for The Creative Penn in November 2017 has generated 420+ shares, brings in new subscribers to my list every single day and still ranks number 1 on Google for the term ‘author branding’.
I have written for numerous media outlets and in a former life I was a magazine editor, so I have both sent and received hundreds of pitches and I know what works.
I will personally review every challenge participant's media pitch to make sure it's the best it can be and gives you the confidence to actually submit it to your chosen media outlet.
10 daily video tutorials
You'll get access to a new tutorial each day and be set a daily task, which shouldn't take more than an hour to complete.
You can post your homework in the private Facebook group for feedback from your peers if you wish, but this is not compulsory. I will also be in the group every day and will offer as much feedback as I can.
Yet-to-publish authors who want to start building a platform ahead of the launch of their first book.
New authors who are just beginning to figure out how to market and promote themselves and their books.
Authors who have published several books but not seen the exposure or sales they hoped for and looking for a new way to market their work.
Any author feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by book marketing or wanting to secure their own publicity.
This program is not for you if you're not willing to take action on what you learn.
Authors who want someone to do all of their marketing for them.
Any author who has no interest in learning how to generate their own exposure and publicity to build an audience and sell books.
Because this is the first time I’m running this challenge, I’m offering it for the super affordable "one time only" BETA price of just £97 (approx US$127).
It’s highly unlikely to ever be this price again.
Doors close on 19th January, so don't miss this amazing opportunity to kick start your publicity strategy in 2020!
£97 only until 19 January 2020!
"From the get-go, working with Belinda opened my eyes to new ideas to connect with my ideal readers, nurture new relationships, and enhance my exposure. During the short time we worked together, I landed 6 podcast interviews, updated my email sequence copy to bring it current and relevant to my book and teachings, and clarified my vision for my upcoming course/program. Above all, my inspiration and empowerment as an author rose considerably."
DR NICKI STEINBERGER
Wave Goodbye to Type 2 Diabetes
“I was overwhelmed with all the book marketing options available to me, and that overwhelm had led to paralysis. There’s so much advice out there and much of it conflicts. Belinda was able to help me cut a path through the noise and figure out which areas to focus on. She helped me understand which actions mattered. Highly recommended!”
ALEXANDRA AMOR
Cult, A Love Story
NICK DUERDEN
The Smallest Things: On the Enduring Power of Family - A Memoir of Tiny Dramas
Because this is the first time I’m running this challenge, I’m offering it for the super affordable "one time only" BETA price of just £97 (approx US$127).
It’s highly unlikely to ever be this price again.
Doors close on 19th January, so don't miss this amazing opportunity to kick start your publicity strategy in 2020!
£97 only until 19 January 2020!