Last
week, I asked you to send me your self-publishing questions—questions I could
answer in a single blog post. I even gave an example of what NOT to ask: “How
can I sell more books?” If you asked that question, I said that I’d
just send you a list of my top 20 marketing books, because marketing can not be explained in one page.
I got a lot of questions (thank you for your participation) ... you will see the answers to YOUR questions in the coming months.
I GRINNED when someone asked ... “Could you just tell me your number one book
recommendation?”
So, here it
is.
Of the hundreds of
marketing books I’ve read over the past 40 years, ONE book has been my TOP go-to
for the last 7 years. I re-read it every December while crafting my marketing
plan for the coming year. In fact, I just finished my 2025 plan with its help!
This book distills
the essence of marketing for small businesses—practical, straightforward, and
absolutely invaluable. While it’s not tailored specifically to self-publishers,
it’s all you need to build one of the strongest marketing foundations imaginable.
Who’s it for?
- If you’re running a Fortune
500 company, skip this one.
- If you’re
struggling to market one or even dozens of books, this is the one
book
you need.
Even if the idea of
“selling” makes you cringe, this book will work for you.But you can't JUST read it, you have to DO IT!
Trust me.
The first time I
read it, I highlighted nearly every page. The second year, I bought a new copy
and highlighted it in a different color.
By
year three, I realized that marketing
your books isn’t just about the books—it’s about your entire business.
Your website,
newsletter, social media—these are all part of your marketing ecosystem. Each
one needs to be nurtured and marketed individually because together, they make
up your business. This realization was a
game-changer for me, and it might be for you, too.
So, what’s the book?
This book has been a
#1 Best Seller since 2017, with over 10,000 reviews on Amazon and 9,000+ on
Goodreads.
At $2 USD, it’s not
going to break the bank—but it might turn your books into a profitable
business.
Here’s my challenge
to you:
🎄 Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season 🎄
I hope this season brings you peace, inspiration, and plenty of time to dream
big for the year ahead. Whether you’re spending it with family, friends, or
just your favorite books, may it be everything you need to recharge and
refocus.
Here’s to a
successful 2025—one page at a time.
Warm wishes,
Melanie
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Book Marketing Services
My mission is to help
independent publishers and writers market their books and services. To that end I offer inexpensive services on Fiverr.
