I am an avid follower of Book Bub and today received this article. It is a great read filled with unusual ways to promote your book. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/bookbubmarketing And let us know below if you have used any out of the box marketing to promote your book!

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"Don’t ask your writing to support you. Support your writing." My Friend Alex Strathdee gets to talk to all the coolest authors. Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The War of Art is back on Before The Bestseller to share personal book marketing tips. We also discuss breakthrough moments, his book marketing journey, and lasting success. Listen to the full breakdown here ⬇️ 🍎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/btb185-steven-pressfield-millions-of-copies-sold-35/id1352053720?i=1000772719365

Here’s what they gain: 1. **Accountability That Actually Works** @Carlie Kramer and @Brittney Dunnigan have established an accountability buddy system. Our Friday co-writing sessions feature 2-hour collaborative blocks where writers share their goals, write together, and celebrate their progress. Monthly 90-day goal reviews help maintain focus, with Sierra Melcher guiding us to check our 30-day milestones. Weekly meetings create a rhythm and ensure everyone has something to show. 2. **Safe Space for Imperfect Work** We’ve collectively decided that "imperfect first drafts must be intentionally imperfect." @Barbie Applegate shared her 1,500 words, which she considered "poor quality," and the group reinforced the importance of the first draft process rather than nitpicking. @Leslie Barber advised against focusing on minor details like punctuation and capitalization, emphasizing a big-picture perspective instead. 3. **Time Management Breakthrough** @Carol Britton struggled to find writing time due to life interruptions, is not alone. @Sierra Melcher struggles too and suggested creating space by performing less critical duties poorly or delegating. Using five-minute increments can prevent procrastination, and the proof is in the results: 40-minute sessions can yield 1,500 words and plot breakthroughs. 4. **Concrete Structure That Removes Guessing** We’ve introduced a one-minute elevator pitch format, clarifying what writers need to prepare. This eliminates confusion about what to bring and allows for optional deeper sharing for those seeking feedback. 5. **Peer Energy, Not Solo Grind** Our Friday co-writing sessions foster a collaborative accountability group atmosphere. Writers reconvene to share progress, providing a boost of energy for their projects, supported by a community calendar for easy access.

I found this book at my favorite cafe in South America. Reading it again this morning. Thank you @johnstrelecky for writing it and sharing it with the world 🌍. #readingrebels #readersofig #booksbooksbooks