Book Marketing is Dead: Book Promotion Secrets You MUST Know BEFORE You Publish

Tired of pouring endless time and money into promoting your book, only to feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. Traditional book marketing methods are not just outdated; they're exhausting and unsustainable. I don't want you to work harder or spend more time on ineffective promotion strategies.

Instead, I want to help you sell more books without burning out or draining your bank account. This book is about becoming profitable so you can buy back your time, write more, and genuinely enjoy your journey as an author. Inside, we'll dive into the BIG things that truly matter, addressing common challenges like:

• How do I actually sell more books?
• What platforms work best for advertising?
• Are there specific strategies to reach my target audience?
• How do I get more book reviews?
• How can I grow a platform quickly?
• What if I don't have a platform, a budget, or a clue?
• What if nobody likes my book?
• Am I even cut out to be a writer?

"Book Marketing is Dead" offers a fresh perspective that focuses on doing less while achieving more; a whole new way of book marketing that isn't spammy, desperate, or doomed to fail. I'll share practical tips to help you sell more books without exhausting yourself. My hope is that this book gives you renewed confidence, motivation, and purpose for the long haul.

"I have genuinely learned so much from you, it seems like you really want to help people succeed. I love that there are no magic buttons or inflated promises."

"My email inbox teems with offers and insights from author and book marketing gurus - yet I still discovered NEW resource links and ideas in this book. I've increased my book sales by 300-500%."

"This is the first marketing book I have read where it isn't talking about the same, old washed up information."

Derek Murphy is an award-winning book cover designer with a Ph.D. in Literature. His book design templates and tutorials have helped thousands of authors take control of their publishing. More recently, Derek started writing fiction and built an author platform that lets his novels earn six-figures a year. He shares his marketing hacks and publishing tips on creativindie.com and on his YouTube channel, which has nearly a million views.