The Marketing Shift You Can't Afford to Ignore

Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast

Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast
The Marketing Shift You Can't Afford to Ignore
Nov 14, 2025
Author Marketing Experts

What if the biggest thing holding your book back isn’t the algorithm or your ad budget—but your attachment to a specific outcome? We dig into the hidden cost of expectation-driven marketing and show how to swap emotional gambling for a strategy that compounds. From launch-day myths to social comparison traps, we unpack the subtle ways authors derail progress and offer a practical reset rooted in consistency, curiosity, and clear execution.

We start by challenging the instant gratification mindset that indie publishing can unintentionally fuel. Launch day is just 24 hours; real traction is cumulative. You’ll hear how to ground your plan in what you can control. We walk through why sequencing matters.

Mindset shifts take center stage: detaching through curiosity, treating no and silence as data, and limiting comparison triggers from author groups and glossy posts without receipts. We break down micro wins that actually move the needle and explain why both fiction and nonfiction sales hinge on timing and intent. 

If you’re ready to trade rush for rhythm, this conversation gives you concrete steps and the mental framework to stay committed. Subscribe, share this with an author friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to tell us the one expectation you’re letting go of this week.

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Episode Artwork The Marketing Shift You Can't Afford to Ignore 1:08:19 Episode Artwork Amazon’s A10 Shift: The Real Reasons Your Book Isn’t Selling (and How to Fix It Fast) 37:18 Episode Artwork How To Slay Book Marketing Nightmares Before They Scare Off Readers 31:13 Episode Artwork Make Your Book Unforgettable: Creative Ways to Wow Reviewers 40:04 Episode Artwork The Data-Driven Author: The Real Secret Behind Author Success 39:19 Episode Artwork Smart Pre-Order Strategies for Authors Who Have Little or No Following 42:36 Episode Artwork Trophy Hunting for Authors: The World of Book Awards 17:29 Episode Artwork Navigating Kindle Unlimited's Page Read Decline 30:06 Episode Artwork Hook, Line, and Bestseller: The Art of the Elevator Pitch 33:41 Episode Artwork The Hollywood Blueprint: Creating a Film-Ready Book 33:05 Episode Artwork The Great Author Central Lockout: Amazon's Latest Frustration 24:09 Episode Artwork Your Newsletter Is Worth More Than Your Social Media Followers 48:16 Episode Artwork Goodreads Evolution: Amazon's Game-Changing Integration 38:53 Episode Artwork Broke the Marketing Bank But No Sales? Here's Why! 5:53 Episode Artwork The Amazon Sledgehammer: How One Author Lost Everything Over Metadata 32:10 Episode Artwork Your Book Isn't Enough: How to Develop a Platform Media Responds To 35:41 Episode Artwork Selling Cats to Dog People: Your Amazon Ad Comedy of Errors 34:29 Episode Artwork Christmas in July: Why Authors Need to Prep Now for Holiday Sales 17:36 Episode Artwork Beyond Boredom: Your Book Could Be Every Parent's Summer Solution 21:32 Episode Artwork From Beach Reads to Bestsellers: Marketing Your Book in Summer 21:51 Episode Artwork The Author's Identity Crisis: Why Brand Marketing Matters More Than You Think 25:37 Episode Artwork The Pay-to-Play Dilemma: Paying for book reviews & coverage 34:59 Episode Artwork Unlocking ChatGPT’s Creative Power for Authors 31:27 Episode Artwork What Most Authors Get Wrong About Debut Success 38:55 Episode Artwork Amazon's New Algorithm Changes: What Authors Need to Know 36:20