Read It And Weep
Did you know that of the 58,000 traditionally released books that were published last year, half sold fewer than a dozen books?
READ. THAT. AGAIN!
If you're writing a book, that statistic should shock you. It does me.
Think about it. Traditional publishers vet their authors, (usually) release pristine manuscripts, hire world-class cover designers, and still, half of all books sell less than 12 copies.
Books don't just sell themselves. Let's talk about it.
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Here's
Another Shocking Statistic
Don't believe that startling statistic? It came out during the recent Penguin-Random House antitrust trial.
Another shocking fact that came out during the trial: the average amount of money traditional publishers spend to promote their authors' books is $3,187.
If those publishers pour multiple thousands of dollars into their blockbuster books,
that means the average traditionally-published author receives almost no marketing.
That was true for me. Zero. Nada.
Those astonishing numbers tell me one
thing: without robust promotion, authors won't sell many books.
Please, don't let
that be you.
I mean, a dozen book sales means the author probably never sold
outside their family. And the publisher did next to nothing to promote it.
How To Get A-Head(shot) With Your Book
That's why you need to attend our upcoming Platform-Building Intensive. Even if you think you have the book promotion thing figured out, you'll still benefit
from coming because every attender gets five free headshots.
Our photographer, HoneyLens Photography, charges $250 for headshots. That's the going rate.
For only $115, we'll help you create a personalized blueprint so you can sell books to more than your dozen family members.
And look good, too!
Two weeks from tomorrow, prices are going up. So register today.
Illumify Media Global
Platform-Building Intensive
October 15
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Real Factory Events Center
10488 W. Centennial Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
https://publishingpossibilities.com/
October 1 prices go up!
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If you market your book and it doesn't look good or read well, then you're just wasting your time.
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