How Sharing Personal Stories Online Can Help Drive Book Sales

James Breakwell — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:23:11 GMT

Current Revision posted to General by James Breakwell on 3/22/2018 2:23:11 PM

When it comes to book promotion, there are certain tactics and initiatives that work better than others. Author, comedy writer, and columnist James Breakwell has learned that sharing inspiring, personal stories with your audience or network can have a positive impact on book sales. Before he was an internet sensation and published author, Breakwell wrote a humorous high school speech and a classmate's mother asked for a signed autograph, telling him he would be famous one day. This meant a lot to Breakwell so he vowed that if he ever published a book he would send her the first signed copy. He was able to follow through fourteen years later after going viral on Twitter (@XplodingUnicorn) and landing a book deal. Breakwell has discovered that people can relate to his journey, which has resulted in a large boost in his sales for his critically acclaimed debut book, Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. Breakwell advises that having your work featured through online media and social news sites can also provide great exposure.

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