Three Smart Book Marketing Tactics for DIY Publishing Authors

Three Smart Book Marketing Tactics for DIY Publishing Authors

Author: Dorien Morin-van Dam November 28, 2023 Duration: 30:55

Have you always wanted to write a book? No, this episode is not about writing a book, it's about marketing it! FACT: Marketing a book doesn't start when you've finished writing it, but before you even start! This week's guest is Valerie Morris, join us and learn!

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Valerie Morris is a digital marketing strategist who believes that you can be successful in marketing AND have balance in life. She understands social media growth tactics and how they fit in with other digital marketing disciplines. Valerie founded Tintero Creative, a digital agency based in Colorado, and the Author Craft program is designed to support authors in launching books successfully. Valerie is active in the digital community in Denver and is a speaker and trainer. She is also the author of the book We're All Ears: How to increase your impact, influence, and success online in a noisy world. When Valerie "shuts off" her devices, this former girl from the burbs can be found learning how to homestead and enjoying some Colorado sunshine on a hike!


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