Ep 54: Romance Writing and Marketing with Novelist Mary Belle

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!In the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, debut novelist Mary Belle and I talked about her going all in on her writing career (while raising a 3-year-old).Mary knew exactly what she needed from her first beta readers (and it wasn't just critique), and with her background in social media marketing and event planning, her creative marketing strategy will inspire you. She's implemented an approach that, among other things, involves setting up curated events with local retailers that perfectly align with the theme of her book and selling directly to readers, which cuts out the middleman and lets her connect with her audience on a deeply personal level. If you're ready to take exciting risks, set your own deadlines (and sticking to them), and find creative ways to market your work (and have fun doing it), this episode is for you!  ABOUT MARY BELLEMary Belle is a first-time self-published contemporary romance author with a background in digital marketing. She writes relatable love stories with equal parts spice and humor. Her debut steamy rom-com Vivi il Momento has, to date, sold 500+ copies with 50+ five-star reviews in just under two months since it’s been released. She is a work from home toddler mom, and lives with her husband and daughter in New York. Currently, she’s working on the sequel to Vivi il Momento. RESOURCES MENTIONED Upcoming workshop: Pre-order incentives and bundle packages for authorsSelf-publishing course: Publish A Profitable BookBook marketing course: From Manuscript to MarketPierre Jeantry, poetRH SinOtis Craft Collective - Lafayette, Colorado CONNECT WITH MARY Website: www.marybellebooks.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/mary.belle.booksFacebook: www.facebook.com/mary.belle.booksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mary.belle.booksThreads: https://www.threads.net/@mary.belle.booksGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40773108.Mary_BellePurchase Vivi Il Momento: https://amzn.to/45A4Ppk🧭 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 Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor 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/bookvisibility ✍️ 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