Write the Damn Book Already

Ep 101: Amazon Ads for Authors

Elizabeth Lyons

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Amazon ads are one of my favorite tools for indie authors to boost book sales and visibility, but they can feel so complicated that it's easy to avoid using them.

I'm sharing key insights from my 12-week "experiment" with a new campaign for my book, Write the Damn Book Already, including targeting relevant keywords and categories, setting appropriate budgets, and monitoring ad performance to optimize results.

MENTIONED RESOURCES:

Original IG post about ads experiment

Link to blog post detailing setup of this ads campaign

Link to Publisher Rocket software

Link to audiobook of Enough: The Simple Path to Everything You Want ($4.99)

From communicating with your launch team to building long-term relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers. They also help you help others know exactly what to say to their email lists to effortlessly promote your books to their audiences.

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