We've received several comments and messages from authors saying that they were intimidated by social media or didn't want to spend extra time growing an audience on the various platforms. Are there actually ways to market your book without social media? 

• Adjust your expectations (also remember publishers are expecting you to have a social presence) 
• Think about where your ideal readers are 
• Start local and grow from there 
• Think of different ways to reach a wider audience (traditional media, affiliations, speaking at events, etc.)

In episode 16 we discussed when an author should start marketing their book. But can you actually start to grow your audience before the book is written? Absolutely! In this episode we talk about how you can do that and give you practical action steps to get the ball rolling.

If you've ever wondered how some Instagram accounts grow a massive audience of engaged readers, this episode is for you! We are pulling back the veil and letting you in on how we grew our Instagram following to over 20,000 authentic and engaged connections. And we have a free gift to help you on your Instagram journey.

Analytics aren't what most authors want to talk about, but they do play an important roll in your marketing. With all of the numbers and data services that are out there, figuring out what all the metrics actually mean can be confusing. In this episode, we show you exactly which numbers to watch and what you can ignore.

Authors should start connecting with their audience as soon as possible on social media. But when should you start marketing your book? In this episode, we break down the three phases of marketing that will show you exactly when you should start marketing your book.

1. The Attraction Phase
2. The Promotional Phase
3. The Follow-Up Phase

If you find yourself fearful of starting a social media presence for any number of reasons, this episode is for you. When we have hesitations that hold us back from trying something new, we often find that they were blown out of proportion or misunderstood. In this episode, Jenn and Marcus discuss three of those hesitations and how you can crush that fear and move on confidently.

It's easy to blame an unknown algorithm when our numbers go down or our engagement fizzles out. But simply blaming it on something you have no control over won't help - in fact, it's probably hurting your engagement and growth all the more. In this episode, Jenn and Marcus discuss the triage process you can apply on Instagram to make things work for you. 

One of the biggest misconceptions that many authors have is that it’s going to cost them hundreds or even thousands of dollars to market their book. That’s simply not the case. It is absolutely possible to successfully market your book for very little money - even for free! In today's episode we outline several ideas that you can apply to your marketing plan.

Social media is, hands down, the best way to connect with others and grow your audience - but that doesn't mean that everyone likes using it. In this episode, we share strategies to help you grow your audience and actually enjoy the process.

Things happen in our lives every day that might throw our plans out the window - like a global pandemic that puts us all in a tailspin. But how can authors continue to market or even launch their book during uncertain times like this? Jenn and Marcus discuss strategies and tips that you can put into practice right away.