Ep 40: How to Sell 2589 Books in 30 Hours (guest: Sam Garcia)

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Sam Garcia's first book, Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact made quite a (quiet but impactful) splash right out of the gate.It sold 2,589 copies in its first 30 hours on the market and hit #1 on several (large and relevant) Amazon lists, including Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Environmentalism. It also hit #72 in the entire Kindle store (which boasts millions of titles), and when I checked it was #949 in the entire paperback store. These are big accomplishments, without doubt. But did it all happen with nary a plan? Absolutely not. In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, Sam and I chatted about exactly what led to this incredible launch (and how she's planning to keep the momentum going!).  INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS💥 The REAL reason she was able to hit all the charts and make all the sales (hint: it's all about authentic relationship building)💥 The thought shift that got Sam writing again after a 4-month hiatus (and compelled her to finish the book in the next month)💥 Sam's plans to continue to ride the "amazing launch" wave (her lack of "hustle attitude" will inspire you, I promise)💥 The benefit of writing the book you WANT to write, not the one you think you SHOULD write CONNECT WITH SAMInstagram: @thedirtyalchemyWebsite: thedirtyalchemy.comOrder a copy of Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH'S PROGRAMSFollow Elizabeth on Instagram: @elizabethlyonsauthorElizabeth's website: PublishAProfitableBook.comElizabeth's book writing, publishing, and marketing programs and resources 🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint WONDERING EXACTLY HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH SO YOU CAN STOP GUESSING?Grab the action plan and finally feel confident you’re doing this the right way.👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/actionplan WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉  PublishAProfitableBook.com/visibility ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth