{"id":19592,"date":"2021-06-04T20:01:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T20:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=19592"},"modified":"2022-03-25T14:08:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:08:55","slug":"how-to-sell-books-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-sell-books-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Sell Your Book On Amazon [70 Book Marketing Tips]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You wrote a book, and now you want to sell it on Amazon. I\u2019ve got good news! Kindlepreneur is coming in clutch with 70 book marketing<\/a> ideas that will help you sell more books on Amazon\u2019s eBook and print book marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also read Kindlepreneur\u2019s Marketing Mastery Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 70 book marketing tips<\/li>\n \t
  2. How to sell your book on Amazon<\/li>\n \t
  3. All sorts of practical resources<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Links in this article may earn me a small commission if you use them to purchase a service or product. This has not affected my opinion. However, it helps me continue to write these awesome articles that anyone can read for free!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note:<\/strong> This article is not about selling used books or old books as an Amazon business. Here\u2019s a great article<\/a> on individual seller accounts, selling nonfiction hardcover books, comic books like new, and Amazon FBA vs. FBM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #1<\/span> Collect an Email List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of the easiest ways to build a platform is to compile an email list of readers and authors interested in what you have to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Perhaps you have an author website, a WordPress blog<\/a>, a YouTube channel \u2014 whatever it is, you should be pushing your email list like it\u2019s your number one marketing service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On this email list, provide value. People will unsubscribe if your email marketing is too spammy or unhelpful. Give your readers book recommendations, tips on how to start writing a book, or a handy list of marketing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #2<\/span> Utilize the Best Email Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What is the best email service for authors<\/strong><\/a>? The absolute best email service for authors to use is GetResponse<\/a> or MailerLite<\/a>. Both offer authors a great way to communicate with their readers in effective and easy-to-understand ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Check out this MailerLite for Authors Course<\/strong><\/a> or my side-by-side review of Aweber vs. Mailchimp vs. GetResponse<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #3<\/span> Convince Your Email List to Leave Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When you do publish a book, you should mention your new book in every email to your subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whether it\u2019s at the bottom or at the top of the email, let your readers know you have a book they can buy. Also, convince your email list to leave you reviews. If they subscribed to your messages, they are more likely to not only buy your book, but leave you a positive review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read more in my article on How to Get Your Email Subscribers to Leave Quality Reviews<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #4<\/span> Use Email Surveys to Sell More Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This is a fun trick I learned from Brandon Cullum. Ask your growing email list to take surveys that make it feel like they\u2019re helping you write your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you publish the book, they feel like they contributed, making them more likely to buy the book and hopefully leave some good reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn more: How to Use Surveys to Sell More Books<\/strong><\/a> by Brandon Cullum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #5<\/span> Gather a Book Launch Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Gather friends, family, colleagues, etc. to form a book launch team. Particularly for self-publishers, this group is crucial for author support, early book reviews<\/strong><\/a>, and word of mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some on your team will do this because they love you. Others may need an incentive, like a giveaway or premium content from your website or email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read more in our comprehensive article: How to Build a Launch Team for Your Book<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How do I market my book to my friends and family?<\/strong> A great way to market your book to friends and family is to include them in the marketing process. Many friends and family will be thrilled to take part in your launch strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #6<\/span> Optimize Title & Subtitle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You need to optimize your title and subtitle<\/strong><\/a> for Amazon\u2019s and Google\u2019s search engines. Every genre has unique keywords that readers look for \u2014 even subconsciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For romance, \u201cheart\u201d and \u201cpassion\u201d are great words to include in titles and subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For sci-fi, \u201cstar\u201d and \u201cplanet\u201d are common words that attract potential readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For self-help, \u201chow to\u201d and \u201cdefinitive guide\u201d will key the right reader in on your book\u2019s topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Have you checked out our article on the Best Book Title Generators<\/strong><\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    #7<\/span> Choose the Right Kindle Keywords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Every author has to choose the right Kindle keywords<\/strong><\/a> because it\u2019s how Amazon decides which search terms they should put you in the search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Amazon lets you add 7 keywords to your book. Use keywords that readers are searching, that shoppers will pay for, and that doesn\u2019t pose much competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is the best way to promote a book?<\/strong> The best way to promote a book on Amazon is using targeted Amazon ads that capitalize on your keyword strategy. Another great promotion tactic is to build an author platform over the course of several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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