It has been my experience that many writers and authors don't consider themselves sales people. In fact sales people often get a bad rap in the minds of many.
We Are All Constantly Selling Something.
Depending on your religious and spiritual beliefs you are selling yourself to the
Most High that you are and will continue to be a great steward and that you'll follow the rules, laws and commandments as you've been taught. In the initial stage of courting your significant other you are selling them on the proposition that you're a great catch indeed, you're selling them on the notion that you are the best pick for them. This is why we often put on are best garments, smell good and happy (game) face when going on the
"HOT DATE!" We sell ourselves on the personal/professional services we will render to a potential employer or client we seeking to get/drum up business from them.
As a published author you're now in the business of selling your message, story or how to product that is packaged as a paperback or hardback book. It's not so bad however. As a matter of fact it can be a fun and exciting time in the
publishing process. Selling is were you'll get the opportunity to network with readers, retailers, distributors, wholesalers, librarians and many other people on your road to riches, wealth, fame and
"BEST-SELLING" status.
Now, that I've gotten you all excited, let's look at some basic things you'll want to do to kick your selling into high gear.
THE TRUTH MAY SHOCK YOU.
Since, your book is coming and preparing to be self published, now is a great time to start talking about it to people. Learn the art of naturally speaking about your self published book in your everyday conversation. Make it your business to play the game. The game is finding a way to talk about your book no matter who you're talking to or the subject you're talking about. The more you do it the better you get. The business is doing it.
Many writers and new authors think their work is done once they complete the writing of the book. However, they quickly find out that the writing part is often simple compared to the constant branding, marketing, promoting and publicizing that it takes to spread the word about their new book.
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