The Secret to Selling More Books Consistently

95% of books are sold word of mouth - so if you want to sell more books, your one-on-one reader connection matters! How is your reader outreach going? This episode unwraps the importance of creating a strong reader connection as part of selling more books, with fun, creative tips to help you build your tribe and get more readers recommending your books to their networks!The real focus when it comes to being able to sell more books really needs to be about making connections with readers and building relationships.Books are personal, and I want to believe authors are also readers, and in their heart of hearts, as much as they want to make money by publishing, they can still keep that personal connection they have with books in mind too.Focus on your audience and understanding your audience. Network with readers on Goodreads, being an active fan of your genre matters.Get involved locally with your libraries, book groups, seasonal and community events.Be unique and memorable with your website content, including your bonus content, and on Amazon, personalized touches are important.Run giveaways and promotions that give back to dedicated followers and people who engage with you. BOGOs are great, that’s “buy one give one”.Be a resource, if you write non-fiction that’s a bit more straightforward, if you write fiction, recommend books and or lifestyle products that fit the theme of your work.Write that next book!Here is an author worth checking out that’s gone above and beyond to create content and lots of opportunities for her readers to stay immersed in the worlds she’s created:https://melissafoster.com/reader-goodies/And check out her Goodreads profile for some serious inspiration:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3023973.Melissa_FosterWe have a reader profile brainstorm (which will help a ton), you can grab here: https://www.amarketingexpert.com/reader-profile-brainstorm--We love a good DIYer, but if you're ready to take your marketing to the next level, drop us a line and let's chat!Send us your feedback!Order Penny's latest book, Think Local Sell Global and start building a book sales strategy you have more control over!📱 Text Penny & Amy: Send your marketing questions, show feedback, and episode ideas. Text PODCAST to (888) 402-8940 to join and get new episode alerts. Save our number!⭐ Enjoying the show? Please follow the podcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help more authors discover the show!💬 Don't use Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Email your review to [email protected] and we'll feature it on our website.