When Should I Start My Online Book Launch?

Today I talked with an author who asked me for a complementary Strategy Session to discuss her book launch. 

When you come to me for a complementary strategy session about your book launch, I will make sure you get some fabulous tips and strategies, whether you hire me or not.  It is my sincere goal to be sure that you get some useful information.

Here’s how the conversation went:

I asked about her book and spent several minutes finding out about her passion, her expertise, her desire for the book.  What was her book about? Did she have a website? A blog? Did she already have a following? Did she want national media exposure? Her book has been picked up by a publisher and is coming out in six or 7 months. 

During our conversation about her book, her goals, and her expertise, she asked me the question,

“When should I start my book launch?  Is 6 months ahead too early?

“No, 6 months ahead is NOT too early,” I told her.  “It’s just right.  We can start as soon as you’re ready to commit to the success of your book.”  Like today, for example.

Too many authors think it’s a good idea to wait until the last month before considering a launch, and by that time, it’s very late.  Why?

because

• building a community takes time
• you want to learn exactly how to use the social networking services
• You want to release articles and press releases  over time
• you want to gain online media exposure on platforms like BlogTalkRadio
• you want to release several book trailer videos over time to build up interest in the book
• you want to grow a community of raving fans who start talking up yuor book to friends
• you want lots of “link love” on Google & other search engines (and this doesn’t happen overnight)
• you want to interact with people

Please be sure to request your special report, “Buzz Power” and put it into practice, even if you’re still writign the book.  You’ll get lots of actionable tips in that file. Plus there is an unannounced bonus that will add a eenw dimension to your book launch campaign.

Also attend the free Author Buzz Webinar Wednesday, November 19 at 11 AM EST.  You can visit the same link to download the call and/or listen online anytime (after the call, of course).

I will also be happy to have a strategy session with you to discuss your book launch.

Please add your questions below in the comment area!  I’d love to know what’s on your mind.

Ronda Del Boccio is a transformational speaker, mentor and author known globally as The Story Lady because she teaches authors, entrepreneurs and business owners to easily connect with your ideal customers and contacts through the power of your story.

She is the author of numerous stories, poems, and articles, as well as her books I’ll Push You Steer, and other upcoming books.

Discover how to explode profits, prospects and prime media opoprtuntiies with her latest book is the Instant Credibility system, which teaches any business owner, entrepreneur, coach, speaker or writer to craft a lead-generating book that grows your business.

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