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Josiah DeGraaf
Fantasy author and program director of the Young Writers Workshop who built an email list pre-publication, ran a successful Kickstarter for his debut novel, and shares tactics for finding target readers and reader-first marketing.
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Oct 8, 2025
• 51min
How to Build an Email List before publishing your novel
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In this conversation, fantasy author Josiah DeGraaf shares his journey of building a thriving email list before his novel's release. He reveals how to identify your target reader and suggests unique ways to attract subscribers, such as leveraging live events and reader magnets. Josiah also discusses the benefits of using Kickstarter not just for funding, but for cultivating reader relationships and gathering valuable feedback. His strategies led to a successful launch, proving that knowing your audience is key to publishing success!
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