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Merriam Webster

Book Marketing:

Goodreads Reviewer’s Group: post requests for reviews here for print, ebooks, and audiobooks
Facebook Groups – many FB groups are looking for ebooks and audiobooks. Most want free or low-cost books in exchange for reviews. Post in Kindle free book groups when you do Kindle Free days. In Facebook, search for:
- Audiobook review
- Kindle books
- Book reviews
- Book promotion
- Also search for groups that attract your ideal readers. (Make sure that promotion is ok in those groups.)
Social Media Marketing: Karen Albert taught me everything I needed to know to build my business and increase my impact in social media world in her Unleash Your Inner Author Social Media Marketing Academy. I highly recommend it!
Podcast interviewers need guests like you! These sites match podcasters and guests:
- Matchmaker
- Radio Guest List
- Tribe of Titans
- ListenNotes – Search engine for podcasts – pitch new ideas or extension of topics a podcast that’s already happened

Tips for getting PR/media attention

Be specific about what shows or media you want to be on.

Know their content and what they’re looking for.

Do your homework, understand what is a good fit for their audience.

Audioboook Marketing Resources

How to use Giveaway Codes
5 Ways To Market Your Audiobook (see the Get Reviews section especially – send giveaway codes to reviewers
Post in Facebook audiobook review groups when you have giveaway codes for free audiobooks. Also search for groups that attract your ideal readers. (Make sure that promotion is ok in those groups.)
3 Ways To Promote Your Audiobook

Business Resources

Our favorite scheduling app: Acuity Scheduling
The app that makes the pretty graphics on our site: Canva
CRM to track customer relationships: Streak (it integrates seamlessly with Gmail)
Branded swag such as high-quality bags and t-shirts: Printful
Favorite writer’s gadget: Rocketbook reusable notebook

Social Justice Resources

List of Social Justice Books, Films, and other media

Legal and Financial Resources

Copyright Clearance for Creatives
Legacy Lock’s Complete Estate Planning Package Code: Legacy795
set up a consultation with expert Michele Boyer

Powerful Writing

Do you ever start writing, thinking you know exactly what you want to say – and then go off on a tangent and end up in the weeds?

I do. That’s when I remember to get out one of my favorite tools – the Writing Purpose Worksheet. It helps me map out my points and make sure that I’m actually making the impact that I want to.

Use this handy tool when you’re planning a blog post, an article, a chapter, or an entire book. I’ve even used it to develop speeches and presentations.

Please let me know how you’re using it!

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