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Honorée Corder: Author. Empire Builder. Publishing Strategist.

Your book can work while you sleep 💤

Published 9 days ago • 1 min read

Reading Time: 20 seconds

Today's tip: Leave your book in spaces and places where it can be discovered.

I call this "reverse marketing" and it's one of my favorite book-in-motion ninja tactics! Put your book where your ideal reader hangs out—waiting rooms, coffee shops, airports, even hotel lobbies. I once placed my book exactly where it belonged on a bookstore shelf (with my business card tucked inside). The store called asking what to do with it. "Sell it!" I said. They laughed and asked for more copies on consignment.

Think creatively: "Little Free Libraries" in neighborhoods, hotel reading nooks, gym waiting areas, even your dentist's office. Since you always carry a book with you (right?), you'll have one ready to strategically place when the moment strikes.

Tip .5: Always tuck your business card or bookmark inside before leaving it behind.

Tip .75: On your About the Author page in the back matter, be sure to put your website, best social media links, your website, and your email!

Your book can work for you 24/7—even when you're sleeping!

Be sure to read You Must Market Your Book and craft your complete Book MAP (Marketing Action Plan) with the I Must Market My Book Workbook. Find the whole You Must Book Series here: https://amzn.to/4lq551c​

See you tomorrow with another tip!

Honorée Corder.
Author. Executive Book Producer.

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P.S. What's the most creative place you've ever discovered a book? Hit reply and tell me—I love hearing these stories!

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