Fans not Followers: Ditch Social Media and Start Your Author Fan Club

On episode 65, I am giving you a pep talk about finding your 1000 true reader fans. This is a term that is often thrown about in entrepreneur spaces when it comes to sales and marketing, but it’s something authors need to think about as well. 

Therefore, in this episode we’re going to talk about:

• Why authors should be searching for fans not audiences or followers.
• How to figure out who your real fans are.
• Where to find your fans.
• How to nurture your fans once you find them.

This isn’t going to be a theoretical pep talk.  I’m sharing facts and figures from the publishing industry to support why having 1000 true reader fans would significantly move the needle on your career and longevity as an author. 

Grab a pencil and get ready to take notes. This is a good one.

LINKS TO LEARN MORE

If you want to start your own book club and/or find your readers online try:

Fable: A Social App for readers

The Storygraph: An alternative to Goodreads created by a Black woman. 

Bindery is a start-up publisher relying on author fandoms to drive publishing decisions. 

The Black British Book Festival recently announced their new partnership with Pan MacMillan. 

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