S2E11: Karina Kantas - Author Coach and Mentor

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Listen to this podcast episode to learn the dos and don'ts of self-publishing, including how to avoid vanity presses, plan your book launch, and promote your book effectively.
In this episode, we'll cover:
-The pros and cons of self-publishing
-How to plan your book launch
-The importance of having your book professionally edited, formatted, and designed
-Tips for promoting your book before and after it's published
-How to get involved in your community and network with other authors
-Tips for running contests and giveaways to promote your book
-How to use social media effectively to promote your book
-The benefits of paid advertising for book promotion
So if you're thinking about self-publishing your book, be sure to listen to this episode first!

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:25 - Discussion of the pros and cons of self-publishing
00:05:30 - Tips for planning your book launch
00:10:00 - Importance of having your book professionally edited, formatted, and designed
00:14:00 - Tips for promoting your book before it's published
00:17:30 - Tips for promoting your book after it's published
00:21:00 - Discussion of the importance of getting involved in your community and networking with other authors
00:23:00 - Tips for running contests and giveaways to promote your book
00:26:00 - Importance of using social media effectively to promote your book
00:29:00 - Discussion of the benefits of paid advertising for book promotion
00:31:00 - Conclusion and outro