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	Before The Bestseller: Your Proven Path to Book Sales Without Wasting Time & Money by Alex Strathdee (Goodreads Author), Laura Russom, Steve Sarner (Goodreads Author) 4.59 avg rating — 49 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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"There's nothing that beats reading. You want to have an inquisitive mind. People sometimes say to me, 'If you could only have lunch with one person living or dead, who would you pick?' Well the truth is, by reading you can have lunch with Ben Franklin or every great personality in the history of the world." ~Warren Buffett

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The Babylon Blueprint for Authors: Proven Strategies for Publishing, Promoting, and Profiting - 100 No-Cost, Low-Cost Ways to Engage Your Audience

by David Hancock

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Steve Sarner said: " As a co-author of Before The Bestseller: Your Proven Path to Book Sales Without Wasting Time & Money, a book that is about book marketing (and went on to become an Amazon category bestseller itself, I might add) I honestly didn’t think another book o As a co-author of Before The Bestseller: Your Proven Path to Book Sales Without Wasting Time & Money, a book that is about book marketing (and went on to become an Amazon category bestseller itself, I might add) I honestly didn’t think another book on the subject could teach me too much new. So, as I began reading the ARC which I was able to download from the author's invitation, I wasn’t expecting to find much that I didn’t already know.

Wow, was I wrong.

The Babylon Blueprint for Authors: Proven Strategies for Publishing, Promoting, and Profiting - 100 No-Cost, Low-Cost Ways to Engage Your Audience is not only beautifully written, but it also presents a remarkably fresh and practical approach to the modern publishing landscape. What stands out immediately is Hancock’s ability to blend what’s been proven in the past with today’s marketing realities. Drawing inspiration from the classic The Richest Man in Babylon, he applies those principles to the business of being an author, showing how clarity, discipline, and creativity can work together to build success for one's book.

The book is built around 100 no-cost and low-cost ways to engage readers, but it’s far more than just a list of tips. Hancock weaves each tactic into a larger philosophy of author entrepreneurship. He helps readers understand not just what to do, but why it matters and includes practical examples and a list of specific actionable steps. Brilliant.

In addition to the marketing “weapons” he introduces, I also particularly enjoyed the concise yet comprehensive overview of today’s publishing industry and options. As the founder of Morgan James, a pioneer in alternative publishing, Hancock clearly outlines the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. It’s a refreshingly clear eyed view of the industry and options available to authors.

Having read many books on marketing and specifically book marketing, I can assure you that this is a must read. Regardless if you’re just beginning your author journey or are a seasoned writer and looking to breathe new life into your marketing efforts, The Babylon Blueprint for Authors deserves a spot at the very top of your to-read list.

Highly recommend. ...more "

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Connect Lead Succeed: Essential Strategies for Leading Networking and Thriving in a Digital Age

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The Pi Clarity Effect: Unlock unparalleled brain clarity with our innovative and engaging method, utilizing the first 1000 digits of Pi for daily mental exercises.

by Michele Haggerty

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