If you have a self published ebook and you need tips to get more sales and better exposure, then you will want to watch this video with Shawn Manaher and RCUW.
Shawn will help you find ways to deal with issues that self-publishing e-book authors face and he also has resources for helping you along.
This interview is hosted by Lany Sullivan of RCUWomen and Susan Finch.
Time stamps for – EBook Sales with Shawn Manaher
How does a self-published author stand out to get recognized?
1:37 What are the 3 major problems authors face?
3:02 Why should you write an ebook?
4:45 What is a skill that Shawn feels many ebook authors are lacking or struggling with?
6:56 What do you need to do to prepare for the launch and marketing of your ebook?
Shawn mentions ‘The Ultimate Author Checklist for Online Book Marketing’ that can be found at http://bookmarketingtools.com/freeguide
8:26 How do you learn the skills you need to market your ebook?
10:00 Book mentioned is ‘Your First 1000 Copies: The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book’ by Tim Grahl – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMIWAIC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DMIWAIC&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwlanysulliv-20&linkId=SWM3Y3V6ICHNTBIL
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Also mentioned is How to use email marketing to promote your ebook sales. Hangouts on Air with Stephan Hovnanian ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2gQBPE2vew ) as Stephan gives you tips to build your email list and implement an email marketing strategy.
12:03 What if you do not have all the skills you need to write and promote your ebook?
13:57 What is the system you need to put in place to market your ebook?
23:00 Do the people who sign up for your email list know what to expect? Are you being upfront with what you will be sending and how often to expect emails from you?
Shawn mentions his site for ebook promotion – http://readingdeals.com/
26:56 Did he just say to steal other authors ideas?
29:39 Are you ready to sell your ebook?
32:00 How to do ebook tours in 2015?
Find Shawn’s new site and podcast at – http://sidepreneurs.com/ for those entrepreneurs who want to start and build their own business.
Shawn’s Podcast Launch Party is here: http://sidepreneurs.com/sidepreneurs-contest/
Find more at RCUWomen http://rcuwomen.com
Find Lany Sullivan at – http://lanysullivan.com
Find Susan Finch at Susan Finch Solutions – http://www.susanfinch.com/