Whether you’re a published, self-published or yet-to-be published author, this masterclass will help you to find and retain readers for your book. During this one-day workshop with Rachel Abbott, whose first novel reached number one in the Kindle chart, you’ll learn how to create a marketing plan for your book. Plus, you’ll receive expert tips on how to promote your writing via social media, boost sales and secure book reviews.
Content
- The key to a good marketing plan – and how to develop one for your book
- Preparing your book for launch
- Boosting your social media profile
- Building and maintaining an audience for your writing
- Tips on how to keep your books visible
- Time-saving tricks of the trade – insider advice on how to continue marketing your book after it’s been launched
- Q&A and practical exercises, with opportunity to develop a marketing plan for your book and receive feedback during the class
Please note students are encouraged to have a basic understanding of how social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook work – no expertise is required
Course preparation
- Before arriving at the class, you’re encouraged to ask yourself one question: what does success look like to you? The answer could be anything from critical acclaim to a maximum number of readers or a desired income
Tutor profile
Rachel Abbott is a self-published author who writes psychological thrillers. Her first novel Only the Innocent was published in November 2011, and was number one in the Kindle chart for over four weeks. Over the course of her writing career, Rachel has sold over 1.7 million books. She tweets @RachelAbbott.
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Details
Date: Saturday 12 March 2016
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
