How I Launched My First Book to Top the Charts in 7 Countries

Interested in self-publishing a book and what it takes to become a bestseller? Dreaming of writing a book, but the impostor syndrome kicks in? Curious about social media for authors and how to market your book on a tight budget? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, How I Launched My First Book to Top the Charts in 7 Countries has answers for you! In this book, Gabriela Casineanu—award-winning and bestselling author of 13 books (and counting)—reveals her secrets for helping her first book (Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths for an Effective Job Search) became an international bestseller in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, France, Italy, and India on a shoestring budget. With no experience as a writer, a small marketing budget ($119), and little knowledge of the publishing industry, Gabriela's entrepreneurial acumen led to over 2700+ downloads within 36 hours and the coveted Amazon Bestseller banner (multiple times). The behind-the-scenes strategies presented in How I Launched My First Book to Top the Charts in 7 Countries create a blueprint that can apply to any book genre. Rather than being strictly a "how-to" book, this guide encourages you to tap into your own creativity to design strategies that work best for your project! You might be new to self-publishing and book marketing, but you too can leverage your strengths and expertise when you enter this unfamiliar territory—as the author did. Written in Gabriela's signature conversational tone, this book reads as though you have a personal writing coach on your shoulder, guiding you through this journey and sharing practical tips you can use right away. With nearly one million books self-published each year in the US alone, trying to stand out may seem like an intimidating and impossible task. With this book, you'll learn the detailed process from planning to marketing and sales, including: Step-by-step self-publishing and book launch process How to build interest in your book and get reviews before it's even available for sale Technology hacks that even a novice can use to format, promote and sell a book Examples of how to create buzz through social media, publicity, and events… at your own pace And so much more. As a professional coach, Gabriela even addresses common writer's issues, such as confidence and impostor's syndrome, to help you get out of your own way. Bonus: LinkedIn for Authors (video) This e-book is also available in print format. See the Career / Business collection.