The Smarty Pants Book Marketing Podcast

Episode 108 - Getting Comfortable With the New Marketing

12.02.2018 - By Chris Syme and Becca SymePlay

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In this episode, the discussion continues about the new marketing and where we need to be going in 2019 to optimize book sales and business growth (yes, author--you are a business owner). Chris also shares where the podcast is going in 2019 and changes listeners can expect as the show expands it content.  Links & Show Notes: "The biggest mistake we've made in marketing is ignoring the emotional connection that readers have to our stories." -Chris Syme -What's coming in 2019 and why you'll want to stay tuned. -Takeaways from Seth Godin's new book, This is Marketing. -Why advertising and marketing are not the same thing. -Why we need to quit telling people what they should be buying. -Why ads are no longer a go-to strategy for most authors. -Why you may want to take a second look at redefining "write to market." Links: Seth Godin's new book, This Is Marketing. David Gaughran's Strangers to Superfans book  

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