Author Julie Gilbert Discusses the Writing of Her New Book ‘Giant Love’
Julie Gilbert Today, we delve into the enduring relevance of the themes explored by Pulitzer Prize -winning author Edna Ferber
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When you think of marketing and sales, do you think colorful, fun, and creative? If you’re like 85% of my colleagues and clients, I’m guessing you don’t. I didn’t either. I used to think “sales” was code for pushy dude bros trying to scam me into buying a used car with no brakes. During the early days of my career, I spent way too much time and money on overpriced offerings I didn’t need or want because of scarcity mentality tactics. ( The One Thing Every Author Needs to Market Their Book .) Now, 20 years into being a writer and creative entrepreneur, I love marketing. What made me go from dreading putting myself out there to ask people to buy my stuff to loving marketing my books and online programs? Stickers. Yes, stickers! Specifically, sticker charts. Deep in the pandemic, I was broke, rejected from yet another book deal, and worried I’d have to go get a 9 to 5 to pay my bills. I needed money stat. So, I developed a profess I now call 33 Asks® —where I used a sticker chart to track how many people I reached out to and asked if they wanted to join one of my programs. That simple sticker chart took me from $1,500 months to $15,000 months in my business, got me featured on Good Morning America, helped me get an agent, and is the key to all the hype I’m getting for my upcoming queer rom-com Because Fat Girl . All because I created sticker charts. No, I’m not here to try to sell you stickers or my program. I am here to sell you on the idea that marketing can — and absolutely should — be fun, creative, and uniquely yours. Here are three tips for falling in love with marketing yourself and your creative projects. 1. Tap into your WHY. Our lives are defined by the stories we tell. Not just the ones we publish, but the ones we live. Sure, it sounds cool to be a #1 New York Times bestseller, but you know what’s […]
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Julie Gilbert Today, we delve into the enduring relevance of the themes explored by Pulitzer Prize -winning author Edna Ferber
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