Before The Bestseller | Friday Sessions: Insights on Amazon Ads, Systematized Book Marketing, and Influencer Connections | Before the Bestseller 105


We’re back with another episode of our Friday Sessions featuring Laura Russom, Director of Author Success. Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Kat Finnerty, author of Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste: Making Sense of a Life of Absurdity, A Memoir. Kat shares her inspiring journey of writing her memoir, encapsulating struggles like personal betrayal and the complexities of book marketing.

In this session, we take a closer look at how Amazon ads function and the typical hurdles authors run into, particularly with profitability, shedding light on the common frustrations of the publishing landscape. We explore effective strategies for engaging with podcasts and building relationships with micro-influencers, emphasizing the importance of having a solid system for content creation. Additionally, we talk about finding the right balance between quality and quantity in marketing outreach, offering tips for boosting visibility while maintaining a practical focus on delivering real value to readers. Join us as we navigate collaborative learning opportunities in systematized book marketing.

You can check out Kat Finnerty’s book here.

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