113: Sell a Thousand Books a Month: Susan Neal

30/07/2025 54 min Temporada 2 Episodio 113
113: Sell a Thousand Books a Month: Susan Neal

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Struggling to sell your book beyond launch day? You're not alone. Today's guest has cracked the code. In this power-packed episode, I sit down with Susan Neal, author of How to Sell a Thousand Books a Month, to uncover the exact strategies, mindset shifts, and marketing systems she used to sell thousands of books consistently. She is also the CEO of Christian Authors Network, Christian Indie Publishing Association, Christian Indie Awards, and the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference. Whether you're a first-time author, a ministry-driven writer, Or a multi-passionate creator, this episode will show you: • Why most books stop selling after 30 days, and how to fix it • Susan's repeatable strategy for turning one book into a long-term revenue stream • The secret to leveraging email, keywords, and platform, even if yours is small • Why writing a great book is only half the job, and what the other half looks like • Faith-led encouragement for authors who feel called but discouraged Ready to finally move your message from shelf to sold? Grab a notebook, you're going to want to take notes. Get Susan U. Neal's Book, How To Sell A Thousand Books In A Month HERE Join some amazing and supportive writing communities! https://christianauthorsnetwork.com https://www.facebook.com/ChristianAuthorsNetwork PS>  Join me on my new Substack Newsletter by subscribing here, and learn more strategies, connect me for business advice and get access to special offers! SUBSCRIBE HERE Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Writing and Publishing 02:46 The Importance of Marketing for Authors 05:15 Building an Email List and Engaging Readers 07:23 Creating Community Through Email and Social Media 10:13 Transforming Personal Stories into Growth Opportunities 13:06 Developing Multiple Offers from Your Experience 14:46 Establishing Authority and Credibility as an Author 17:31 Preparing for Writing and Platform Building 20:10 Utilizing Social Media and Contests for Visibility 22:57 The Role of Reviews in Building Trust 25:52 The Power of Podcasts and Community Engagement 27:17 Building Authority Through Podcasting 29:32 Leveraging Other Platforms for Marketing 31:10 The Power of Podcast Tours 34:51 Effective Marketing Strategies for Authors 38:25 The Importance of a Press Kit 43:10 Positioning for Media Interviews 44:59 The Value of Book Contests 46:37 Creating a Marketing Plan 54:20 Outro VIDEO podcast (1).mp4