How to Market and Design Books That Sell

🎥 How to Market Your Book and Design the Perfect Cover | Writing Quest Interview with Joshua Walker 🎥

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Brenden Pugh discusses book marketing and cover design strategies with Joshua Walker, author of An Exile of Water and Gold. Joshua explains how understanding reader habits, experimenting with cover designs, and treating your digital presence like a bookstore can make a significant impact on book sales.

Dive into the five Ps of marketing, the role of genuine connections, and how to create covers that grab attention online and in stores. If you’re an indie author, this episode offers practical advice to enhance your book’s visibility and appeal.

What’s Inside:
Understanding Reader Habits:
Joshua shares how readers are always looking for their next book and how authors can meet that demand.

The Art of Cover Design:
Explore how Joshua uses iconographic and artistic covers to target different audiences and maximize visual impact.

Digital Marketing as a Bookstore:
Learn how to treat your online presence like a physical bookstore by focusing on placement and optimizing visuals.

The Importance of Genuine Engagement:
Joshua discusses balancing promotion with authenticity and how sharing other authors’ work can build credibility.

Marketing Fundamentals:
A look at the five Ps of marketing—product, price, placement, people, and promotion—and their relevance for indie authors.

Join the Conversation:
What makes a book cover catch your eye? How do you discover new authors online? Let us know in the comments below!

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