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Novel Marketing


049 – How to Use Crowdfunding to Fund Your Next Book Advance

October 07, 2014

In this episode we are going to talk about how independent authors can use crowdfunding to promote and pay for their next book.

What is crowdfunding?

Mary DeMuth’s Story
Marci Seither’s Story

The Adventures of Pearley Monroe."

Benefits of Crowdfunding:

Get money now, deliver the book later.
Test your idea. See how much demand there is for your book.
Promote Your Book

Crowdfunding creates a sense of excitement
Crowdfunding creates a sense of urgency.
Crowdfunding creates a sense of scarcity.
Crowdfunding creates a sense of popularity.

Dangers of Crowdfunding:

Failure is very public.
Steep learning curve.
Time … it’s a job!

 

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