Marketing & Selling Your Book Like a Pro Bootcamp
Mar 01, 2025
Online event
Whether you're traditionally published or blazing your own trail in self-publishing, this marketing bootcamp is your all-in-one guide to marketing and selling your children's book with confidence. Join us ONLINE for a day of expert insights, hands-on strategies, and real-world tips from 5 amazing faculty members to boost your visibility, grow your readership, and turn your passion into sales. From social media to bookstore pitches, direct sales to publicity strategies—there’s something for every creator looking to level up their book business. CAN'T MAKE IT DAY-OF? IT'S RECORDED!
Bootcamp: Marketing & Selling Your Book Like a Pro
CAN'T MAKE IT DAY-OF? IT'S RECORDED.
Don't miss out on this valuable bootcamp.
You’ve written the book—now how do you get it into the right hands? Whether you're traditionally published, self-published, or somewhere in between, marketing and selling your book can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Join us on March 1st, from 8 AM to 2 PM CST for our first bootcamp of the year, a focused and practical event designed for authors and illustrators who want to master the business side of books. From growing your audience to increasing book sales, this event is packed with expert insights, real-world strategies, and hands-on workshops tailored to help you reach your readers and make an impact.
What You’ll Learn
- Marketing Strategies That Work
- Selling Like a Pro
- Working with a Big 5 Marketing Team
- Author Branding & Visibility
- Insider Secrets from Experts
- Navigating Digital Marketing
- Finding What Works for You
Sessions
NO BUDGET? NO PROBLEM! with Roger McMullan
With a detailed case study about his self-published graphic novel, author and illustrator Roger McMullan will teach you how to find people who want your book, how to build a community around those people, and how to sell your book - all without spending a penny on ads.
SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR MARKETING SUCCESS with Samantha Bryant
Tips from a Big 5 Marketing Assistant - Get an insider look into how the book marketing process and learn a few ways that you can help build a solid foundation for any marketing and promotional campaign. Perfect for PAL authors!
CREATING A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT with Maria Dismondy
Creating a Digital Footprint: Navigating the digital space for authors can be quite overwhelming. Authors want to write books, not market and sell themselves! In this program, we discuss the ins and outs of building a platform online that feels authentic and allows writers to continue to do what they love, while connecting with their audience for increased visibility and sales.
3, 2, 1! LAUNCH YOUR BOOK LIKE A ROCKET with Nadia Salomon
Join author Nadia Salomon for a session on launching a book, using A Voice of Hope as a case study. Learn the key assets needed for both virtual and in-person launches, how to collaborate with your marketing team, and insider tips for a successful launch from preparation through post-release.
MARKETING BY TRIAL & ERROR with Kristin Johnson
Marketing can be hit or miss. But no one will buy your book if they’ve never heard of it. So, it’s up to you to raise awareness. There are many things you can try. Some will work and some won’t. In this session, I will share many of my marketing hits, and some misses. Think about what you can try!
This event is designed for authors and illustrators at any stage—whether you’re launching your first book or looking to grow your sales.
[Register Now] and take the next step in your author journey.
WHEN
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 starting at 8:00am CST to 2:00pm CST
Can’t make the whole event live? All sessions will be recorded and available to registered attendees.
WHERE
Zoom! Link will be provided in registration confirmation.
COST
Paid Member: $120
Regular Pricing: $140
(Early bird prices are expired)
FULL LINEUP
No Budget? No Problem! How I Sold My Book and Built a Fanbase by Roger McMullan (Author)
Setting Yourself Up for Marketing Success - Tips from a Big 5 Assistant Marketing Manager by Samantha Bryant (Marketing, PRH)
Creating a Digital Footprint: Navigating the digital space for authors by Maria Dismondy (Editor, Cardinal Rule Press)
3, 2, 1! Launch Your Book Like A Rocket by Nadia Salomon (Author)
Marketing by Trial and Error by Kristin Johnson (Author)
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS
Upon completion of payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email. You will also find a registration confirmation on the website that will include event-specific details. Go to your Member Home and click on My Events under the black bar at the top of the page. All events you have registered for will be displayed on this page. If there are additional meeting details (i.e. Zoom links for virtual events or materials required for the event), this information will be found under the green Meeting Info button.
Questions about this event? Contact austin@scbwi.org