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The Smarty Pants Book Marketing Podcast

Award-winning marketer Chris Syme and bestselling indie author Becca Syme give self-published authors the latest social media tips and strategies that sell more books and build loyal fans. Join them as they interview top book marketing experts, showcase successful indie authors, and offer tips from their own successes on this weekly show.
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Nov 28, 2016

In this week's episode, authorpreneur Krystal Shannan shares how to set up and run an author networking party extraordinaire. Writing is two genres and running an events company are just part of whats Krystal a successful indie author.

 

Show Notes:

-What does the new breed of author networking parties look like?

-How to use multiple platforms to insure success

-How to get fans to invite their friends

-Why getting email addresses is much better than getting Facebook page likes

-Sweeten the pot and get more attendance with pre-party giveaways

-Get your sign-ups off Facebook Events and gather email addresses

Links:

Krystal’s author website: http://www.krystalshannan.com/

Krystal’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MeantToBeRomance/

KS Publsihing Events website page: http://kspublishingevents.com/

Get Chris’ new book Sell More Books With Less Social Media and get a free online course with the book. Get your copy today here.

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Nov 20, 2016

Links & Show Notes

-The bullhorn versus the relationship. How authors can get comfortable with promoting and selling their books.

-How to use the free Google Docs dictation option: http://www.shelleyhitz.com/free-voice-dictation-google-docs

-3 Reasons Why Inspirational Authors Need a Prayer Team

-Facebook Live and the 5-day Live Video Challenge

-The YA Special Edition Facebook Live Show

-Shelley's Author Audience Academy information: http://authoraudienceacademy.com/

-Join Shelley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelleyhitz

-Get Shelley's new book here: Broken Crayons Still Color

-Have you got your copy of Sell More Books With Less Social Media yet? Click here.

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Nov 14, 2016

In this episode of the podcast, hybrid author Ritter Ames shares her book marketing secrets and how she supplements what her publisher does to sell her books.

 

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Show Notes:

-Even traditional authors need to supplement their publisher's marketing.

-How looking for good marketing resources can help you succeed.

-Networking with other authors using anthologies.

-How to get Amazon to promote your book.

Show Links:

Click to buy Chris' new book Sell More Books With Less Social Media

Ritter Ames website: https://ritterames.com/

Ritter Ames Facebook Author page: https://www.facebook.com/RitterAmesBooks

Where to find her books: https://ritterames.com/heres-where-to-buy-my-books/

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