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Reader Swag: Dana Claire on Using Swag to be Top of Mind and Retain Readers
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
English - February 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBBooks Arts author bookmarketing independentpublishing indieauthors publishing selfpublishing writing Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episode 154 / Swag can be a great way to engage with readers. Hybrid young adult author and BookBrush COO, Dana Claire, shares how to create swag that will help you contect with readers and stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Author website: https://www.danaclairebooks.com/
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How Dana’s writing is a legacy from her motherWhat Dana learned working with branding for corporations and how she used those tactics in marketing for her self-published booksDeveloping relationships with readers by following and interacting with them on GoodReads and BookbubHow to pick swag items that are reusable and keep you top of mind with readersWhat assets to ask your cover artist for to make creating swag easierHow Dana automates merchandising through PrintfulWhy you should pick items that have a higher perceived value for merchandiseHow Dana uses exclusive items for live eventsÂ✨ Support Wish I’d Known Then
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