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Non-Fiction Author Lab
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1d •
Influencer Marketing - Is it worth paying for?
There was a great post from an author that spent $44,000 on a book launch and what worked and didn't work, and she shared that influencer marketing was maybe not the best investment. That story combined with an audit of our Amazon Ads performance over the last five years inspired me to share this video. Have you paid an influencer for book promotion? How'd it go?
0 likes • 6h
Could you please create an updated video explaining how we can promote our books effectively through free advertising and organic promotion methods? It would be helpful if the video covers the latest free platforms, strategies, and practical steps that authors can use to increase visibility and book sales without spending on paid advertising. Thank you!
Jul 3 •
Take superlative claims off Amazon book description?
During the Summit, I believe Julie mentioned that you can get your Amazon page banned if you say your book is "the best" or a "bestseller." I realize that I put in my book description that my book has become the "gold standard" in the industry (frankly, the first edition was the first book on my subject, and my recent third edition is the only complete book on the subject), and also mentioned that I've sold 100k copies worldwide (this is an estimate but it's around that number) and the book has been required or recommended reading at hundreds of schools worldwide (again, true). Do I need to remove these claims? Hoping one of the Booklaunchers people will weigh in. Thanks!
1 like • Aug 13
Yes, she is right. Julie’s advice is practical, especially with Amazon KDP. The safest approach is to soften claims such as “gold standard” and avoid specific sales or adoption figures unless they can be easily verified. Use terms like “leading resource” or “comprehensive resource.” You don’t need to remove your achievements—just present them factually rather than as promotional claims. I agree with her recommendation: make these changes during your next book update rather than rushing, particularly if the current listing is performing well.
Jul 3 •
Happy 250th!
Wow - 250 years of being a nation. Nothing political here - but a message to all - enjoy the 4th of July celebrations. Hots, hamburgers, steaks, chicken - whatever your fancy. Just remember to be safe and enjoy the festivities. I wish you all a fun filled and exciting day!
1 like • Jul 22
Happy 250th Anniversary to the United States! Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Independence Day celebration. Beyond the festivities, this milestone is also an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable contributions the U.S. has made to science, medicine, technology, and innovation over the past 250 years. From pioneering biomedical research to advancing artificial intelligence, genomics, and space exploration, these achievements have had a profound global impact. Enjoy the day with family and friends, celebrate responsibly, and here's to continued progress, collaboration, and discoveries that improve lives around the world.
Jul 12 •
Using CHATGPT as an editor for parts of my books
QUESTIONS: 1) Is it okay to use CHATGPT as an editor for parts of my non-fiction book? 2) If so, what am I supposed to make of what the Grammarly AI Detector is finding as possible AI generated text? See details below. 3) Can you recommend a good AI Detector? If so, what percentage of text is okay to possibly appear as AI generated? I write non-fiction books in the health and spiritual/self-help niche. I’ve always had ghostwriters write books for me and I would often tweak a few things here and there before publishing. I recently heard someone online say that they use CHATGPT as an editor. I thought I’d give that a try to clean up some sections of a couple books I thought could be better. After doing so, I ran the book through the Grammarly AI Detector and it said that some of my text looked AI generated. Not a lot, but some. I made a note of what it showed me and continued scanning my text. When it got to the recipe section of one of my books, it said again, that some of my text looked AI generated. But this time it was ridiculous because it was saying that ingredient lists were AI generated. It also cited nutritional values as AI generated. I then scanned the exact same section of text from the original copy of my book before I added CHATGPT edits, and the AI Detector cited the same things re: ingredient lists and nutritional values. Not sure what to think of this.
0 likes • Jul 22
This is a question many authors are asking as AI becomes part of the writing process. In my view, using ChatGPT as an editor is no different in principle from using Grammarly, ProWritingAid, or a professional copy editor—provided the ideas, expertise, and final editorial decisions remain your own. Regarding AI detectors, it's important to remember that there is currently no reliable detector that can definitively determine whether text was written by AI or a human. Lists, recipes, technical descriptions, definitions, and nutritional information are highly structured and therefore frequently trigger false positives. AI detectors should be treated as probabilistic tools, not proof. For non-fiction, readers and publishers ultimately care about accuracy, originality, expertise, proper attribution, and value, not whether AI helped improve grammar or readability. If AI is used as an editorial assistant rather than as the author, and you carefully review and personalize the final manuscript, you are following a responsible and increasingly common workflow.
Jul 4 •
Book Awards - What Other Questions Do You Have?
HAPPY 250th America!! 🇺🇲 By request ... I am going to prep a video on how to assess whether a book award is worth your time/effort/money. When I do that video ... what other things would you like me to cover beyond what is in this video?
1 like • Jul 20
@Mil Soberon Congratulations on publishing your first book! From my experience, the most effective strategy is to consistently share valuable content from the book, encourage genuine Amazon reviews, and build your visibility through LinkedIn, podcasts, webinars, and your professional network—your expertise will sell the book better than advertisements.
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@dr-ramesh-kumar-gopal-5673
Gopal Ramesh Kumar writes self-help books on clear thinking and personal growth, helping readers develop disciplined decision-making skills.
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