Ed Rush’s Top Gun Author Live 2026: How To Market Your Book and Fundamentals of Book Marketing | Before the Bestseller 190


In this first episode of a special four-part series recorded live at Ed Rush’s first-ever Top Gun Author Live event, I take a step back from the usual interviews to share the foundations of book marketing. Before we talk about ads, social media, or launch strategies, we need to understand what actually makes a book succeed and why so many authors end up busy without making real progress.

Through real stories from bestselling authors, including Joseph Nguyen’s journey from complete unknown to New York Times bestselling author, we uncover what really drives long-term book success. Instead of chasing the latest marketing tactic, this conversation focuses on the ideas that shape every successful campaign and why getting these foundations right can change everything that comes next.

Tune in to discover why the strongest book marketing strategies begin long before launch day, and why getting the fundamentals right can make every marketing decision that follows more effective. If you’re serious about getting your book into the hands of more readers, this is where your marketing journey begins.

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