Marketing Self-Published and Independent Books

Marketing is often the hardest part of publishing, especially for independent authors. Judith Gaines, Kate Gable, Kiersten Modglin, Nina Wachsman, and Sonja Dewing share practical, proven approaches to reaching readers and building visibility. This session covers social media strategy, identifying the right audience, creating effective ads, and using marketing tools in ways that support long term growth rather than short bursts of attention.

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