Struggling to sell your book beyond launch day?
You're not alone. Today's guest has cracked the code. In this power-packed episode, I sit down with Susan Neal, author of How to Sell a Thousand Books a Month, to uncover the exact strategies, mindset shifts, and marketing systems she used to sell thousands of books consistently.
She is also the CEO of Christian Authors Network, Christian Indie Publishing Association, Christian Indie Awards, and the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference.
Whether you're a first-time author, a ministry-driven writer,
Or a multi-passionate creator, this episode will show you:
• Why most books stop selling after 30 days, and how to fix it
• Susan's repeatable strategy for turning one book into a long-term revenue stream
• The secret to leveraging email, keywords, and platform, even if yours is small
• Why writing a great book is only half the job, and what the other half looks like
• Faith-led encouragement for authors who feel called but discouraged
Ready to finally move your message from shelf to sold?
Grab a notebook, you're going to want to take notes.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Writing and Publishing
02:46 The Importance of Marketing for Authors
05:15 Building an Email List and Engaging Readers
07:23 Creating Community Through Email and Social Media
10:13 Transforming Personal Stories into Growth Opportunities
13:06 Developing Multiple Offers from Your Experience
14:46 Establishing Authority and Credibility as an Author
17:31 Preparing for Writing and Platform Building
20:10 Utilizing Social Media and Contests for Visibility
22:57 The Role of Reviews in Building Trust
25:52 The Power of Podcasts and Community Engagement
27:17 Building Authority Through Podcasting
29:32 Leveraging Other Platforms for Marketing
31:10 The Power of Podcast Tours
34:51 Effective Marketing Strategies for Authors
38:25 The Importance of a Press Kit
43:10 Positioning for Media Interviews
44:59 The Value of Book Contests
46:37 Creating a Marketing Plan
54:20 Outro VIDEO podcast (1).mp4