Do you want to sell more books? Terrified at the prospect of marketing and ‘self promo’? Confused by author branding? Are you wondering whether it’s worth all the time and money?
Bestselling novelist and host of the Worried Writer podcast, Sarah Painter, felt exactly the same way… Until she changed her mindset around marketing, money and selling her work.
From worried debut novelist with a traditional publisher to happy and empowered hybrid author, earning a healthy income and connecting with her readers, Sarah shares the tips, strategies and attitude changes which have helped her to succeed.
Sarah will show you how to:
• Treat your writing career as a business
• Value your creative work and earn more money
• Find the type of marketing which suits you and learn to embrace it
• Understand author branding
Plus much more!
Packed with Sarah’s trademark honesty, this is your practical and supportive guide to taking control of your success as an author and building your readership.
Don't give into the starving artist myth: Stop Worrying and Start Selling today!
‘An incredibly helpful companion for the reluctant marketer, the new writer, and the veteran writer looking to up their game.’
Wendy Heard, author of The Kill Club
‘Gentle, encouraging and no-nonsense.’
Keris Stainton, author of The One Who’s Not The One.
‘Whether you’re an author who loves marketing, or the mere mention of it sends you running for the hills, you’ll find actionable, anxiety-soothing advice in Sarah Painter’s STOP WORRYING; START SELLING. Sarah covers everything from smart productivity hacks to authentic self-promotion techniques so you can effectively market your work without wasting your time or selling your soul — and then get right back to writing!’
Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn
