Shit Book Marketing Scammers and my answers Part 3
They love going after me for some reason. I join groups to promote my books and these assholes take it as an opportunity to ask me for services I don’t have money for. I don’t pay for book marketing, promo services, reviews or digital marketing. Covers and developmental edits is all. They are jokes and now time to show you more bullshit they will say heck one tried to act like a romance scammer when I told the dumbass I wasn’t interested in his services like no means no jack ass and they all come from different countries.
Also they love to use AI to generate their posts even had a dumbass post: Generate me a blog post as a book marketer on Facebook that authors can reply to. Dude you totally use AI to generate your posts and don’t use your actual brains.
And take this one for example:
🌟 The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Authors 🌟
As an author, your words have the power to inspire, transform, and captivate readers. 📚 But did you know that one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is the voice of your satisfied readers? 🗣️
Word-of-mouth marketing can be a game-changer for your book's success. When readers love your work, their genuine enthusiasm can spark interest and drive new readers to discover your masterpiece. 🌟
Here are a few tips to harness this incredible power:
Engage with Your Readers: Respond to comments, messages, and reviews. Show your readers that you value their feedback and appreciate their support. 🤝
Encourage Reviews: Politely ask your readers to leave reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads. Positive reviews can greatly influence potential readers. ⭐
Create Shareable Content: Share quotes, excerpts, and beautiful graphics related to your book on social media. Make it easy for your readers to share with their friends and followers. 📸
Host Giveaways and Contests: Reward your loyal readers and encourage them to spread the word by hosting exciting giveaways and contests. 🎁
Leverage Influencers and Bloggers: Reach out to book bloggers and influencers who can review your book and share it with their audience. 📖
Remember, every recommendation from a satisfied reader is a step closer to reaching new audiences. Keep writing, keep engaging, and let the magic of word-of-mouth work wonders for your author journey! ✨📚🚀
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Fucking AI generated no originality there like I wanted to reply but I don’t want the bitch in my inbox bothering me for service I know how word of mouth works. After I published my book I told everyone about it when the link was live when I was drunk yayy even sold some copies.
Authors, what's the main message you hope readers take away? I write fiction so I want them to love the story. Books don’t have to have some theme but I do use tropes which are the key to marketing books.
You Need Re★view?? contact me.. Authors don't pay for reviews, it is against amazon TOS and your account can get banned.
What's the most memorable research experience you've had while writing a book? I went to a strip club for research and then put it in my book Being a Vampire in retail sucks. It was fun. I interviewed a bouncer and dancer and gave $5.00 to a dancer and she gave me a lap dance.
Another obvious ChatGPT post
🌟 Unlock Your Writing Potential by Knowing Your Readers! 🌟
As an author, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is a deep understanding of your target audience. 📚✨ When you know who you're writing for, every word you craft resonates more, and your stories come alive in the hearts of those who matter most—your readers. 💖
🔍 Why It Matters: Understanding your audience helps you tailor your content, tone, and style to meet their expectations. Whether it’s crafting relatable characters, building gripping plots, or choosing the right themes, knowing your readers allows you to create work that truly connects. 🌐
🚀 How to Get Started:
Research: Dive into online forums, social media, and book reviews. What are your readers talking about? What excites them?
Engage: Interact with your readers through social media, newsletters, or book signings. Their feedback is gold! 💬
Analyze: Look at the demographics of your current readers. Age, gender, location—these insights can guide your writing. 📊
Remember, writing is a journey, and your readers are your companions. The more you understand them, the more fulfilling this journey becomes—for both you and them. 🛤️💫
Keep writing, keep connecting, and watch your stories soar!
Totally obvious with this one like come on all authors know this we aren’t dumbasses.
A Cinematic Experience for Your Book!
Imagine your book’s story brought to life in a beautiful trailer! I’m here to design a high-quality trailer that captures the magic of your book and engages readers. Ready to make your book unforgettable? We can do book trailers and mock ups in Canva pro stop commenting this on other authors posts and leave them alone.
A well written synopsis and well crafted mockup and dynamic author reels can help to showcase your book in the limelight it deserves. No shit even with those, it takes time.
I love using Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and my website to talk about my books. Best of all, they are free. Alot of the times these marketers are just copying and pasting they don’t give a fuck about the author just how much money they can make.
Authors, showcase your Amazon book cover! I get so tired of this they just want to use it as an excuse to get you to message them.
How do you feel when your books aren't getting sales? 💡🫣I'm fine either way I don't rely on my books lol
Dear Authors, what challenges have you faced in getting your book noticed by potential readers?
Getting a lot of messages for services I didn't ask for, pushy book marketers who want to charge me for free stuff and tired of all the posts about message me for services
Congratulations on your new book release! 🎉 As a digital marketer I’d love to assist you with any queries or support you might need to make your book stand out. If you have any questions about formatting, publishing, or how to optimize your listing for maximum visibility, feel free to inbox me! 📚✨
They are already published these book marketers are so dumb one even wanted me to recommend them even though I didn’t hire him like how desperate do you have to be?
I need a book that I can read to give a good review. Lies they just want to sell you services you didn’t ask for.
Authors, sum up your books in just 2words for readers. Dumbass again another post to offer services.
Congratulations 🎉 on your new book released more success on your writing journey. Are you open to suggestions? I hate it when they post it since they think they know how to promote our books better then we do they don’t.
Your book is truly impressive! I’d love to have a discussion with you as a fellow author. They are a fucking scammer too they will ask about your books and compare their reviews to yours and all thanks to a book promoter. Fucking liars.
Authors share your book link for professional book cover and book promotion. You can do this for free on your page this is just a way to get services from you. Also always take a look at the comments.
This is their so called fee template:
I'm happy to help address your concerns!
Regarding production fees, some possible costs that may be incurred before promoting a book include:
- Editing and proofreading services to ensure the book is error-free and polished
- Cover design and formatting services to create a professional-looking book cover and interior
- Printing and distribution costs for physical copies (if applicable) Why are you trying to pay for that when the publisher does it lol
- Marketing material design (e.g., posters, social media graphics) lies you can get free graphics on Canva pro
- Website development or maintenance for book promotion that is not up to a book promoter but the author. They pay for their website.
As for invoices, I don't have personal experiences or business transactions, but I can provide a sample invoice template for a book promotion service:
*Sample Invoice*
[Service Provider's Name]
[Address]
[Date]
[Client's Name]
[Address]
*Invoice for Book Promotion Services*
- Service 1: Editing and Proofreading - $ [amount]
- Service 2: Cover Design and Formatting - $ [amount]
- Service 3: Marketing Material Design - $ [amount]
- Total: $ [total amount]
Please note that this is just a sample, and actual invoices will vary depending on the specific services and agreements between the service provider and client.
I hope this clarifies things! Let me know if you have further question.
The only thing that makes sense is the editing, proofreading and covers. That is all I pay for.
More AI BS a search in google and AI and you can see below:
Here are some effective marketing strategies for book marketing:
1. *Email Marketing*: Build an author platform and email list to connect with readers and promote your book.
2. *Social Media*: Leverage platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to reach your target audience.
3. *Content Marketing*: Create engaging content (blog posts, videos, podcasts) related to your book's genre or topic.
4. *Influencer Marketing*: Partner with influencers in your genre to expand your reach.
5. *Book Reviews*: Encourage readers to leave reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads.
6. *Paid Advertising*: Use platforms like Amazon Marketing Services, Facebook Ads, and BookBub to run targeted ads.
7. *Book Signings and Events*: Host book signings, webinars, and other events to connect with readers.
8. *Book Clubs*: Reach out to book clubs and offer discounts or Q&A sessions.
9. *Giveaways*: Run giveaways on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads to generate buzz.
10. *Optimize Your Book's Online Presence*: Ensure your book's Amazon page and website are professionally presented.
11. *Audiobook and eBook Deals*: Offer promotions and discounts to boost sales.
12. *Book Bloggers and Reviewers*: Reach out to book bloggers and reviewers in your genre.
13. *Video Marketing*: Create book trailers and videos to showcase your work.
14. *Book Festivals and Awards*: Enter reputable book festivals and awards to gain recognition.
15. *Reader Engagement*: Encourage reader engagement through social media groups or forums.
Remember, a successful book marketing strategy involves a combination of these tactics, consistency, and ongoing effort. You can get all that info with Google but it looks like AI definitely.
Are you suffering to get your book sales, as a marketer, I plan if you can optimize your Amazon presence with targeted ads and enhanced book listings, driving immediate visibility and increasing sales by connecting your book with the right audience. You as an author can do ads without their help. Plus I’ve seen them just stuff ads up and that is it no sales even I can do that myself.
Threads is where it is at, honestly I sold 3 copies this month so far. Also too many of those idiots want to charge too much for trailers and mock ups like I create my stuff for free with Canva pro.
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