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7 Book Marketing Secrets Every Author Needs to Know

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by Edie Melson  @EdieMelson This year I launched two books and signed a contract for four more in the next two year. Over the course of my career I have published through big publishers and through smaller, traditional presses. Of course there are differences between what support a big and small publisher provides. But�and we all need to wrap our brains around this one truth�our responsibility as the author is fairly consistent. Today I�m going to share 7 book marketing secrets I�ve learned from experience, and some I�ve learned by watching other authors. Book Marketing Secrets 1. Your audience of readers is interested in connecting with YOU,  not  your publisher.  Readers don�t care if you�ve landed a big deal with a big publisher or a small deal with a small one. What they want is good content and a place to connect with you. Part two of this is the fact that  y our readers want genuine and authentic interaction .  If your readers follow you on social med...