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What did dozens and dozens and dozens of my peeps write to me when I asked them, “What can I do for you? What do you want to learn?” This:

“I know some tech but I’m stuck! Help!”

“I know I need video on my site, but what, other than book trailers?”

“I want to start an email list but I’ve got no idea how to start or build one.”

“I’m freaking out! How do I balance all of this, and marketing with my writing?”


Guess what I learned?

No one is alone!

There were definite threads going through every response. People asked for help in five main categories:

Video and Tech: how to make videos, then what to do with them, how to embed and distribute them, and website/blog issues Email Lists: how to develop one, run one, and why (note: this is SO crucial!) General Marketing: how to not be pushy, how to make your own best opportunities, how to get the biggest bang for your “buck” Social Media: how to use it to your best advantage Balancing all of the above with writing! I realized I needed to put together something that could truly be of value to my peeps. I’m so excited to share this–I hope you’ll check it out because I really think it will help you!

https://katiedavis.com/crankitup 

Click HERE to get my Market and Promote Your Book Checklist & Worksheet PLUS 21 Ways to Promote Your Book on Amazon!!

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Welcome! I'm Katie Davis, a children's book author with a passion for helping writers bring their stories to life. Here you'll find tips, tricks, and tales from my twenty years in publishing.
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