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You are welcome!

Unfortunately, I can’t. It’s been years since I played around with Zazzle. I was unimpressed by their options for low content books since there was no real flexibility for creating interiors. It might have changed since but I’m just not interested since it’s more of a merch-specific platform. Sorry I can’t help.

Yes. Unless it’s a low content book.

Yeah, they rolled out news for some Audible account holders but nothing for ACX.

Typically it takes between 1-3 days to fully process. If you have a need for that many copies, I recommend looking into offset printing. That's such a large volume that you'll get a far better deal ordering from an offset printer as opposed to a print on demand company. Check out PufferPrint or Vervante. Or, research local printers.

You got this! Amazon Ads isn't something you'll pick up from watching one video. It helps to test it out. Just keep your daily budget and CPC low.

Great. I just got your Audio Book on marketing and promotion. I'll probably grab your key word book to do a deep dive next week. I'm committed 🎉🎉

Glad it helped! Did you ever catch the second part: czcams.com/video/kLczug147To/video.html

That's 100% untrue. When I broke into the business, I didn't have an email list, a CZcams channel, not even a single reader. Yes, you need a solid following, but no one is born with or handed a following. They have to build it one reader at a time. The same goes for you. You have to work for it.

That's certainly a good way of doing it. Keep it up! 😎🔥

Glad it was helpful!

Think about who your audience is and where you can find them. Off the top of my head, you should be approaching schools, libraries and book clubs. If they're educational books, they'll fit right in at a school. I'd recommend your first step be reaching out to your local library's brand manager. See if you can host a reading or workshop. Do a little asking around about if they accept self-published books. Bring the books to them in person and speak directly to them so they know you're a serious author who is genuinely enthusiastic about your topic. If you need other ideas, hit me up in my Discord community. We have a season publicist there who can give you even more ideas. Oh, and nearly 1,000 other authors, so you'll be in good company.

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Ooo, I forgot about them. I used them with Amazon Keywords for Books. I need to give them a shot again.

Yep, that's what I mentioned from the start. You can make a blanketed request and be done with it, but you do leave it up to them to follow through. Take the extra steps, it's worth the few extra minutes.

Book awards are great for marketing purposes, but won't get that immediate results you'll get through email marketing. If I'm forced to choose - newsletters. That's just my opinion though. And, only you will be able to know when it's time to shift your focus. Remember, nothing promotes your last book like your next book. Get on that next book ASAP! 😎🔥

@@DaleLRoberts thanks Dale really appreciate the advice 😁

It's my pleasure. I was just chatting with Evan at StoryOrigin and apparently he has a universal review link feature for StoryOrigin...I just missed it. hahaha Go figure! Time to shoot another video. haha

So glad I could help!

Right on; glad I could help. I just found out from Evan at StoryOrigin that you could create a universal review link with an UBL by affixing /amazon/review at the end. Yet another reason why I love StoryOrigin so much.

Oof! I thought 30% was low. Make sure those 75 readers never get on your ARC team again.

I had 200 and only got 9 reviews. Even though ARCs are permitted (and we are trying to be good and follow the rules) ... I suspect that Amazon's algorithm deletes some of these early reviews. I got a LOT more reviews with free KDP days and newletter/bookbub promotions.

Wow! We need to have an intervention with all these ARC readers. haha Only 9 from 200?! Ouch!

hahaha I should've mentioned them. Yeah, I get a weekly visit from one of these desperate folks. I appreciate the hustle, but it's ALWAYS a hard pass.

Sure. Why not?

Only if they bought the book.

Glad it helped!