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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/39928
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Writing a book is only half the job. Selling it is the other half. So I was curious, what are good practices to sell your book? To sell all your copies. To make a demand higher than supply.

Many writers on Reddit (r/writing) suggest getting an agent so he/she can do business for 15% profit margin, however, I don't think my first book with 2000 copies in such a super local European market as Lithuania needs an agent.

My personal thoughts:

1. Promote best parts of the book via YouTube videos 6-12 months before the release of the book. You can find such [examples of Bukowski](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyMS4qJ8NXU) here: Share via social media and boost it to people who are interested in reading. 
2. Make a list of every single critic and media person that makes book reviews. Sent YouTube videos for them via emails. Lastly - book when it will be released.
3. Announce the release date month in advance and make a buzz.
4. Make an artificial shortage of supply. That means - give 1400 books for libraries, friends, etc. and leave only 600 books for the sale in highly selected bookshops. 
5. When there will be no books in a shop - write for media that "there is no books left in bookshops".
6. Accept all interview offers and suggest interviews with book-related blogs/channels.
7. Sign the contract with an agent and make another release with 5-10k copies before Christmas.

Does my plan look bad? I was curious what are good practices to sell your book? Tx!

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