Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook

Episode 038 / Horror and nonfiction author Mark Leslie Lefebvre gives tips on using your intellectual property to think beyond the ebook version of your book. Plus Mark shares ideas on how to get your print books into libraries and bookstores.Intro links: Sara’s interview on Authors Love Readers podcastJami’s interview on Authors Love Readers podcastSara’s reader-focused podcast: Mystery Books PodcastCome over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:Finding your tribe through writing critique groups and conferences and learning from other writersWhy Mark wishes he’d written a series earlierMark and Sara’s advice on creating hardcover large print books for libraries through Ingram SparkDraft 2 Digital tools to help authors: epub and mobi creator, Books2Read geo-targeted links, library distribution, print booksHow Mark uses Draft 2 Digital’s paperback wrap creator to bring all his books, even short books, into print and then uses them for promotionWhy you’re “lying” to your readers when you market to the wrong audienceFirst steps to getting your books into bookstores and libraries: signed copies, encourage readers to get your book at libraries, meet your local booksellers, create a one-sheet for libraries with ISBNs--link to Sara’s one-sheet here for an exampleThinking beyond the book -- ways to license your intellectual property besides ebooksGenres discussed include horror, ghost stories, urban fantasy, and nonfiction for writers. Links: Mark’s websiteStark Reflections PodcastIngram SparkDraft 2 Digital📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast