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076 // 3 Tips for Book Marketing Success with #1 Internationally Bestselling Author Lynda Sunshine West

Sep 7, 2023

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Lynda Sunshine West

In this engaging discussion, Lynda Sunshine West, CEO of Action Takers Publishing and an award-winning #1 bestselling author, shares her wisdom on book marketing. She unveils three cost-free strategies to promote your work effectively. Lynda recounts her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to launching 25 bestselling books, emphasizing the power of self-belief and community support. Tune in for actionable tips and an intriguing publishing opportunity that could kickstart your author journey!

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Lynda's Journey to Publishing Success

Lynda ran away at age five and felt unloved, which shaped much of her life and career path until she changed her narrative at 51.
She published her first collaborative books that hit #1 international bestseller rapidly and then left corporate life to focus on publishing full-time.

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Top 3 Marketing Tips

Talk about your book before publishing to build anticipation and hold yourself accountable.
Partner with complementary people to promote your launch and consider your own book tour to get seen and boost credibility.

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Collaborate and Connect to Launch

Collaborate on existing books like those from Action Takers Publishing to start your author career.
Joining supportive author groups like the League of Adventurous Authors helps with book promotion and accountability.

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If you’re worried that you won’t have a clue how to market your book once it’s finished and published, this episode is for you. I’m interviewing Lynda Sunshine West, and she shares three effective ways to market your book that don’t cost any money. Not only has she written and published her own #1 internationally bestselling books, she has also launched 25 #1 internationally bestselling books through her publishing company, Action Takers Publishing.

In other words, she knows a thing or two about marketing books. And even though she doesn’t specialize in fiction, the same marketing tactics apply.

Tune in to hear how her running away from home at age five led to her publishing dream at age 50. Then write down and apply her marketing tips to your own books, and listen in for an interesting opportunity that could help you get published fast.

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CEO/Founder of Action Takers Publishing

Award-Winning, International #1 Bestselling Author, Speaker

The mission of Action Takers Publishing is to empower 5 million women and men from all over the world to share their stories to make a greater impact on the planet.

If you’re ready to share your story, check out Action Takers Publishing.

Connect with DK: dk@authordkdrake.com

Want to join the League of Adventurous Authors? Send me an email TODAY with "I'm an Adventurous Author" in the subject line.

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