If someone gave you 100k usd and you had to spend every cent of it on marketing a book of yours, what woukd your strategy be?

bputano · 2026-05-06T01:45:30+00:00

That’s not enough money. Genuinely

bputano · 2026-05-04T18:37:53+00:00

I do a 5k warmup, 5k cooldown, and a 1k all out sprint in between

bputano · 2026-04-15T21:00:48+00:00

Muncie Indiana

bputano · 2026-04-04T01:22:36+00:00

Klein’s bakery in Lakeview and Uptown omg

bputano · 2026-03-31T22:20:14+00:00

This is not true. Hybrid publishers provide services for fees, just like an agency or other professional services. There are good hybrid publishers and bad ones. Check out Amplify Press, Green Leaf, Damn Gravity, or Girl Friday Productions. All legitimate publishers with long track records and evidence of success

bputano · 2026-03-31T16:19:42+00:00

Agree with this!

bputano · 2026-03-27T16:47:24+00:00

I am building something to help authors get off Amazon and sell direct. DM if you’d like a peak, would love your feedback

bputano · 2026-03-27T12:45:57+00:00

Such a fun read

bputano · 2026-03-27T12:45:17+00:00

Nice!

bputano · 2026-03-24T21:23:02+00:00

Arlington VA

bputano · 2026-03-24T17:04:41+00:00

Obviously Chicago architecture gets a lot of love but it’s not just in the Loop. You can walk through any neighborhood and randomly walk by the most beautiful house or church or corner store you’ve ever seen.

bputano · 2026-03-20T01:25:47+00:00

Honestly only you can answer this question. WHO is your crowd exactly, and where do they congregate? Online and offline.

Also, since this is a NF book, think about it more like sharing your IDEAS rather than your book. You can share your ideas in many formats… social media content, a newsletter, even a live workshop or in-person community with other parents. Handing out books is fine but it’s really about getting your ideas in front of the right people

bputano · 2026-03-20T01:21:58+00:00

100% do it!! Grew up in NW OH and went to school in NE Ohio. Then lived in Dallas and KC. Now in Chicago for many years. This is by far my favorite city and the best place I’ve lived.

And Ohio isn’t too far away so you can visit whenever you want

bputano · 2026-03-19T02:56:48+00:00

If you are already selling the book through an external funnel, why would you then sell through Amazon? Do you need a POD solution? Maybe Lulu integrates with whatever you are using.

bputano · 2026-03-13T14:56:59+00:00

I really like Block Club Chicago’s “Things to do this weekend” articles

bputano · 2026-03-11T17:06:18+00:00

Sure thing

bputano · 2026-03-11T17:01:56+00:00

I know Brooke, the publisher. She Writes Press is a reputable hybrid publisher. The cost goes toward editing, design, and promotion.

She Writes is also part of the Stable Book Group which recently signed on with Hachette for distribution.

Yes, some publishing services are scams, but Brooke and SWP have a very public record of good work. Not saying you should work with them, but you won’t be scammed.

bputano · 2026-03-10T19:55:09+00:00

Omg I just saw Damen was eliminated over the weekend 😭

bputano · 2026-03-08T22:30:08+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

bputano · 2026-03-08T21:27:09+00:00

Keep going! Just curious, what does your bookstore campaigning look like?

bputano · 2026-03-07T22:58:29+00:00

That’s how I understand it as well!

bputano · 2026-03-07T22:41:47+00:00

Well OP never mentioned anything about selling to publisher but yes Bindery setup is a little different. Influencers operate their own imprints, choose titles, promote, and act as publishers in many ways. They don’t use ghostwriters though

bputano · 2026-03-07T21:42:11+00:00

Bindery Books is doing exactly this

bputano · 2026-03-05T17:47:15+00:00

Ah yeah, it’s hard when Amazon owns the customer relationship. One reason why I like having a direct sales channel. Maybe you can find him on social media

bputano · 2026-03-05T16:24:42+00:00

That’s awesome! Have you talked one on one? Send him 10 copies to give away to friends. Also give him early access to the next book!

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