What are some creative marketing techniques I can use to sell more copies of my book?
The most successful self-published print-on-demand authors utilize various creative marketing techniques to get their books noticed. Here are just a few ideas: 1) Contact any local clubs or organizations in your area that might schedule you for a speaking engagement. The best ones to contact are those who are related to your book’s topic. For example, if your book is about gardening, you could contact gardening clubs or your local nursery. Kiwanis clubs, Rotary clubs and other local organizations are also excellent targets. 2) Contact a local newspaper, Web site or magazine about publishing excerpts of your book to generate interest. 3) Think of different places where people might purchase your book—other than a bookstore. To use the gardening book example, your local nursery or garden center might be willing to carry your book on consignment. 4) Set up your own Web site. It can be as elaborate or simple as your budget allows. Having a Web site for your book allows you to market it by
