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Congratulations on publishing your book!
With the right kind of marketing and publicity, you have a better chance of getting your book in
the hands of readers and building a loyal following for books you publish in the future.
Getting Started
Developing a marketing plan is one of the most important tasks to complete in order to
successfully promote your book.
Use this guide to learn how you can create a strategy to target your ideal readers, distinguish
your book from the competition, and plan and execute effective marketing activities to promote
your work.
To get started, consider the essential elements of an effective marketing plan outlined on the
following pages, and then contact a Lulu Services Consultant for help putting your plan into
action.
The time to start thinking about your marketing plan is before you even submit your
manuscript for publication. Take a moment to consider the questions below and write down
your answers. Outlining your goals and thoughts on paper is a concrete way to start building
your marketing plan.
Marketing Tip: Identify your target audience by thinking critically about what type of
people are most likely to buy your book. Are they men or women? Baby boomers or
young adults? Narrow your focus for a better chance at reaching the right audience.
With your goals in mind, you can now start to lay the groundwork for the launch of your book.
Marketing Tip: Starting your marketing efforts locally is always a good idea. As you
learn what works best, you can adapt and improve your plan appropriately as you
gradually expand your efforts into larger markets and nontraditional venues.
Your book is now officially launched and ready to soar! With your plan and resources in place,
you can start carrying out the marketing activities you’ve been preparing.
Marketing Tip: When promoting your book to media outlets, always provide an
angle that can help reporters and reviewers craft a compelling or entertaining
story. The story behind the book often brings readers to the book itself.
No matter the focus of your blog, your goal is to write interesting, valuable content that will
compel readers to follow your blog and engage with you through commenting and sharing
your posts.
Along with having clear goals, the key to book marketing is an integrated approach to your
campaign. In other words, combining the right elements based on your goals and your book will
give you a greater impact than a series of disconnected marketing activities.
Choose the services that match your needs and your budget
Some of the most successful book launches start with a promotional plan that creates
excitement and awareness on a small scale and then grows gradually through simple means,
such as social media and word-of-mouth. Depending on how you define success, your
promotional plan and how much of your own promotional “elbow grease” you wish to apply will
help guide you to your goal.
Publicity
Lulu has industry experts who have helped thousands of writers publicize their books with
services such as:
• Publicity Campaigns
• Book Reviews
• Press Releases
• Promotional Materials (Bookmarks, Business Cards, Postcards, etc.)
Internet
Lulu can put the global reach of the web to work for you with online services such as:
Internet Marketing
Let us put your book in front of potential readers and publishing industry insiders at the venues
that matter, including:
You have a great book and a unique set of goals and skills, as well as a limited amount of time
and money to dedicate to book marketing. As your marketing plan unfolds, you’ll likely find that
some activities come naturally to you, while others are a bit more difficult to execute.
Don’t worry. The beauty of publishing your book with Lulu is that you also get access to expert
guidance and professional services to help you market your book. If you would like more ideas
on developing the right plan or putting it into action, simply give your Lulu Services Consultant
a call.
Whether you want a copywriter to craft your marketing materials, a Web designer to help you
create your author website, access to exclusive events and opportunities to showcase your
book, or a publicist to contact the media for you, Lulu has a team of experts ready to help.
Remember, book marketing is more like a marathon than a sprint. The key is to have a plan,
stay focused, seek support and enjoy the journey.
To learn more,
888.265.2129