Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best
Episode 136 / Cozy mystery author Morgana Best joins us today to talk about direct sales. We discuss how to get started as well as advanced tactics like SMS marketing and influencer marketing.
Intro links:
GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey
Show notes:
Why Morgana looks at mistakes as opportunities for discovery
What authors should consider before starting direct sales
Who shouldn’t go all-in with direct sales
Why starting slowly is a good thing when it comes to direct sales
Considerations when it comes to organizing your store
How authors can us SMS (Text) marketing as well as influencer marketing
Helpful links:
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing