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debut author toolkit
Being a debut author is hard! I put together some tidbits that I wish I'd known as I was debuting, and made them available here for you all to check out!
author website
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newsletter
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writing blurbs
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author platform
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keeping things organized
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make an author website
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Set up your mailing list
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organize social media
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start networking
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go to conferences
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make friends with librarians
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nail down book themes
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arrange talks based on themes
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branding!
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guest posting
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continue networking
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celebrate! you got a book deal!
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set your marketing budget
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conferences: what's different?
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networking
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hive marketing
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stay away from reviews
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get a good self-care routine
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make a reading guide
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blog about your themes
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check in with your publicist
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networking
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cover reveal
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send arcs
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make some swag
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set up a blog tour
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schedule signing events
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schedule school visits
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get a book trailer
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stay away from reviews
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finalize contests and giveaways
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make graphics for release
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share good reviews
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plan launch party
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networking
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stay away from reviews
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