We covered the very hot topic of how to promote your book without using social media on a recent podcast episode, and you should absolutely listen to the entire show as soon as you have time – but here’s a quick recap!
Figuring out how to promote your book at all is challenging, let’s start there.
For most authors, marketing doesn’t come naturally, so it’s more of a chore than anything. But whether you love it, hate it, or merely tolerate it – it’s not something you can avoid entirely.
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If you don’t want to use social media you’ll have to find other ways to connect with readers, because that’s what social media’s primary function is.
And the full episode covers some really creative ideas!
But one replacement strategy won’t be enough, so while skipping social media sounds like a reprieve (and it still can be), it doesn’t mean you won’t have to work hard to get your book out there.
Deciding how to promote your book without social media may take some trial and error, and you’ll also have to play a long game, because the strategies you can utilize instead aren’t always instantly gratifying – but that doesn’t mean they’re not super effective.
Hopefully you’re intrigued, and we look forward to your feedback on the show!
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Listening to your podcast about not using Social Media – but it seems to me that it is still about being online – website, blog, online newsletter, podcast. I guess I was looking to this talk being more on actions offline.
Liked these points
Newsletter
Connecting with Bookstores & Libraries
Connecting with Influencers
Connecting with media people
Patty hi there, you make some great points and it’s a really good idea about doing a podcast on more off-line stuff. That’s important and not always easy! The idea of this podcast was to really encourage authors to look for more online places to promote themselves – without going to social media. You have some great opportunity to do a lot of the things we talked about, especially with your topic! Good luck!
Great podcast, full of ideas and suggestions!
Thank you so much – we really appreciate the feedback! Anne if you have time can you review it? We’d love a review 🙂 Thanks!
Interesting information. Thanks!!
As an older author with two novels published, SM is a useless vehicle. Websites and blogs can help but things like TikTok, Instagram and such won’t draw the crowd I need. Local is the best alternative along with a web presence, business cards, and hand outs. I’ve been trying to break into the local scene but even that is an uphill climb. I’d happily do a podcast if someone would call me back but they seem to be busy with other thing.
I agree it’s not easy – but I wonder if podcasts are the best place for you? I love that you’re doing lots of local stuff – or trying to. My best advice is to try and tie in a local event, like a book signing or a booth at a craft fair to getting some local media. Good luck! Penny
informative podcast thanks penny
Glad you enjoyed the show!
I really like your ideas about how we can sell books without using social media
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the show!
Excellent. Encouraging. Inspiring. Thank you!
There are so many ways to market a book. Frugal me thinks in terms of reach (time) in addition to the ways that build close connections with readers. It’s one reason for my “The More You Know…” motto and “Reading one book on book marketing is never enough!”
The bottom line for social media is the numbers that can be reached…fast. My favorite for building loyalty is newsletters. Both your own and contributing to others’.
Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Carolyn how nice to hear from you! Thanks for your comment – and I agree, newsletters are so smart! Great points.