People want to help. Really. This I can most definitely tell you today. The key is, you need to ask!
Let me tell you a story . . .
I had written a book for a telesummit I was to be a part of – and then hadn’t done much with it.
While talking with a friend of mine about this book, she shared she would be happy to format it for Kindle. (If I remember her exact words “Lisa, I see you as an author. Let me help you get your book out there.”) So – I thought – nothing ventured, nothing gained. So, I stepped out and “let her” put my book on Amazon for Kindle.
Now, my book had been out there for a couple of months . . . selling a couple of copies (and by couple . . . I mean 4!). Though it was out there . . . and I included a link to it in my signature line on my email . . . and mentioned once on Facebook and once at a networking meeting . . . I really didn’t tell many people about it. (Yep – I was that “undercover author” you hear so much about!)
I can definitely say I wasn’t living according to my guiding principals of “Be a well respected business woman” and “Close your eyes and take the leap when things get scary”. You see – once people knew about my book – they might read it. AND WHAT IF THEY DIDN’T LIKE IT?
Of course, that wasn’t what I told myself. What I told myself was
- I just don’t have the time / money / resources to figure out how to market this book.
- It’s a great book, people will find it.
- It’s enough that I’m an author on Amazon. (Kind of like – it’s an honor to be nominated!)
So, once again, a friend stepped in to help. “I have a great resource”, he said. “You really should get your book out there”, he said. So I started working with someone who KNOWS how to market a book on Amazon. Key words. Which category to put it in. Free Promos.
So – if you are counting – I’ve stepped out 3 times so far
- Created the book
- Put it on Amazon
- Worked with someone who knows how to promote it on Amazon
Still – this isn’t the biggest step.
Today, I stepped out and ASKED my friends, acquaintances, family, colleagues, and clients to download my book.
Plus, I asked them to share the link within their circles of influence.
Of all the steps out – this was the toughest!
But guess what . . They downloaded! They shared!
It’s been 6 hours since I stepped out – and so far I’m just a little under 250 downloads. Not bad for someone that didn’t tell anyone she wrote a book!!
So now, I’m stepping out and asking you. Will you take a look at my book? Download it? Share it with your circle of influence? Leave a review? It’s FREE on Amazon for a limited time. Now is the perfect time to increase your time management stategies with My Time, My Life: Vision. Focus. Results.
DOWNLOAD NOW!
Your turn . . . when have you stepped out and stepped up? Please post below!
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Hi Lisa, congrats! It is an enoumous job to write a book, which you did. So you should be proud of yourself. And good for you that you shared it with people so that it will get the exposure you need.
I tried downloading it but the link didn’t work… do you have another link where I can click? I’d love to learn more about Time Management!
I’m sorry the link didn’t work when you tried it. The link on the website takes you to the Amazon page where you can “purchase” the book for free. Here it is Let me know if you still have a challenge.
Well done! It’s surprising what you find when you ask for help. Thanks for sharing!
thank you, Laurel, for your comment!
Ah, this is brilliant! Thank you Lisa. Sometimes in life, we just need to ask for a bit of help!
I just shared the link on Twitter! Have a great day!
Thanks so much, Yonca!
Love it! Time to step up and step out.
Thanks!
Way to go Lisa! I already downloaded and started reading your book.Great job for stepping out of the comfort zone and moving forward, little steps give can give big rewards.!
Thrilled you downloaded the book! I really do appreciate your support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Lisa! I went to download it but will have to try again because there wasn’t a link available to “purchase” or “download”. I am familiar with it because I got something on Amazon the other day. So will try again.
I think the hardest part is asking! Thanks for sharing your book with us!
Bev
Let me know if you continue to have a challenge and I’ll try to help you troubleshoot!
Lisa
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Congrats!! I purchased the book!!
Whoo Hooo! Thanks Clara! I’d love to know your thoughts!
Lisa