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What are the most effective free or near-free marketing strategies for self-published books?

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Doug, the link below has some great recommendations from someone who has been doing the work for a while. I found her suggestions about Goodreads to be especially helpful and have done a book give away both there and at Librarything. My profile on Goodreads also earned me a radio interview request, so it is an especially promising site to become active on. Good luck!

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Thank you. That is helpful information.
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Glad to be of service. If I could be so bold, another suggestion might be to flesh out your profile here and at other sites where you want to establish a presence. A professional looking headshot and a few words about your book/link to it on amazon may be enough to encourage a reader to find out more about your writing and maybe even purchase a copy. Investing a few minutes can really raise the interest level of others in what you have to say. Great cover, by the way. Stacey
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Thanks Stacey. Continue to be bold.
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Getting testimonials!!!! Asking influencers, fellow authors, or professors for testimonials is free and builds up trust with your target audience.
But before reaching out to people and asking for a testimonial you need to know who your target reader is. Because you want to reach out to people that your target reader respects and follows.

Here is a great article on how to find and attract your target reader: http://www.talkplustell.com/blog/
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I'm a great supporter of Goodreads too. I also interview a guest author each week on my website www.ritaleechapman.com. Interviews by other authors is another useful tool. If you are interested you can contact me through the website.
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Lots of good information in this thread. As a fellow writer, this is much appreciated.
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In my experience, leveraging social media has been a boon. Create a compelling presence on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and engage with your audience. Another strategy is guest blogging or podcasting - it allows you to reach a wider audience.

Don't overlook Goodreads either - it's a sector-specific social network which can be astonishingly effective. Giveaways can stir interest too.
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