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SPF-003: Interview with Hybrid Author Marie Force

  • James Blatch
  • Mar 11, 2016
  • 1 min read

In podcast number 3, Mark and James are joined by the sensational Marie Force. Marie has developed a seven figure publishing operation with a mix of both self publishing and traditional publishing deals. They discuss her marketing tips as well as Marie’s advice to authors setting out to build a platform for better sales. They also discuss her unique approach to reader relationships which involve annual gatherings in her native Rhode Island.

Show Notes

  1. In the introduction Mark talks about the ways he uses Scrivener writing software, and about his latest book launch.

  2. Marie Force shares the strategy she had from the beginning of her writing career of connecting with her readers and staying in touch with them.

  3. On the genesis of Marie’s Reader Weekends and the events that take place at this annual gathering.

  4. Also the ROI that Marie gets from the event.

  5. Marie’s beginnings as a writer and her early struggles with frustration, and her progress from there to running a multi-million dollar author business with several employees.

  6. On Marie’s writing process and production, her monthly word count and the tools she uses.

  7. Marie’s thoughts on working with a traditional publisher.

  8. The marketing strategies that are most successful for Marie, including TV advertising.

  9. The one piece of advice Marie would give new authors.

  10. On genre specific covers, and learning new lessons all the time.

  11. Why a long-term outlook matters to indie authors who want to build careers.


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