Bestseller formula and continuing success with Michael Drew – Marketing Expert, Promotion Specialist, Author, Speaker and Coach | Before the Bestseller 91


In today’s episode

We welcome back Michael Drew a close friend of mine and a significantly towering figure in the realm of publishing, with a rich background having worked in different roles in traditional publishing, including Bard Press. Michael has has been instrumental and helped many famous authors launch successful books, such as T. Harv Ecker and Marshall Goldsmith. His expertise far exceeds mine and many other sources I consult for information.

Today we explore the intricate landscape of book launches, shedding light on the strategies required to appear on lists like The New York Times. We delve into exploring the importance of tailoring your writing to resonate with a middle school audience, uncovering treasures of wisdom in the domain of non-fiction. We also discuss the real goals and genuine objectives of book launches and how your marketing efforts should be shaped by them. Realizing how these aspects of the publishing world are related to one another helps you on your way to success.

Each moment spent conversing with Michael is a treasure, especially in today’s episode, which turned out to be one of our deeper discussions. Initially intended as two separate conversations, our engagement seamlessly flowed, with minimal opportunity for interruption, and the depth of information provided is undoubtedly invaluable.It is with utmost pleasure that we welcome Michael Drew back to the show, continuing our insightful journey together.

Check out Michael Drew’s website here: 
https://promoteabook.com/

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