Here’s a publishing industry secret: publishers expect writers to do the brunt of the marketing work. But they don’t tell you how. And most of the online guides to marketing for writers are one-size-fits-all, which definitely doesn’t work for every writer. That’s why we’ve developed a personalized, proven, and fun way to market your writing, based on your strengths.
There’s a better, easier, less stressful path toward career-making visibility, and you don’t need to have a book launch on the horizon to take advantage of it. Good Story Marketing will give you a personalized plan that works with your unique strengths as a writer. Get a strategy to confidently market your work—and give your writing a fighting chance in a crowded marketplace.
We offer a simple, three-step plan to success.
We’ll meet with you and discuss your unique marketing needs.
Between calls, we’ll do a full audit of your current assets and make robust recommendations. It’s like an edit for your brand. We’ll create action items and strategies customized for you (and any book you’re promoting).
We’ll show you how to create a polished look, web presence, and platform so that you get noticed and your books sell.
Now is the time to take your plan into your own hands—with all the confidence that comes from having a personalized road map. You’ll try our suggestions, and we’ll be available if you have any questions in the execution phase.
We’ll dive into how it’s going together and make tailored adjustments to your plan, including additional recommendations!
The marketing proof is in the pudding. We will comb through your analytics and review your hands-on experience with the initial phase of your program. For the tools and that are working, we’ll offer feedback and advanced strategies. If something isn’t working, we will troubleshoot and pivot. If you’re feeling motivated and confident to do more, we’ll supply longer-term ideas to keep you marketing … happily!
Additional check-ins and career consulting are available upon request.
We’re currently accepting two types of clients.
aspiring authors
For writers with a WIP or finished manuscript.
You may still be on the submission trail, but want to begin building your platform. More and more, agents and publishers will be looking to review your platform. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to nurture seeds you’ve already planted, it’s never too early to start marketing yourself and your writing!
published authors
For authors who’ve already brought a book to market.
Maybe your sales are flagging or need revitalizing, you aren’t getting traction on social media, or you have a specific goal in mind (growing your newsletter, doing more events, etc.). We’re here to give you a personalized branding guide and marketing strategy to grow your dream job into a thriving lifelong career.