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The Weekly Build

44: The Final Countdown (to launch)

Aug 15, 2023
The podcast discusses the final steps before a book launch, strategic use of testimonials, revolutionizing app interaction with a pull to refresh feature, user-centric design, beta testing readiness, pre-launch activities, app and website updates, rebranding, and social media impact.
31:42

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Quick takeaways

  • The excitement of holding a physical book after years of work, using Amazon's KDP for printing proofs, and managing tasks typically handled by publishers.
  • Strategic marketing with a dedicated landing page for testimonials, purchasing info, and bonuses to enhance book appeal and ensure a successful launch.

Deep dives

Book Publishing Process and Concerns

The episode delves into the speaker's experience with the final stages of publishing a book. They discuss receiving print proofs of the book after three years of work, highlighting the excitement of holding the physical copy. The speaker mentions the details of using Amazon's KDP for printing proofs and the challenges of handling tasks typically managed by a publisher. Additionally, they express the stress of managing various aspects like the publisher name and ISBN, usually handled by publishers.

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