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Reader Magnets<\/a>\"\"<\/em>\u00a0by Nick Stephenson is a short, permanently free (perma-free) ebook that teaches fiction authors how to build an email list.<\/p>\n

That doesn’t mean that nonfiction authors can’t learn from it, though. It just means that if you write nonfiction, you’ll have to fill in a few blanks on your own. (More on that later.)<\/p>\n

Use free books as reader magnets<\/h2>\n

The premise behind the book is that fiction writers can attract the right readers to their email lists by giving away their first book, which contains\u00a0a link to a page on the author’s website where the reader can download a second book for free in exchange for providing their email address.<\/p>\n

It seems\u00a0that the detailed instructions provided in this 50-page book apply to fiction authors who have written at least two books.\u00a0Because of that, it would be easy to conclude\u00a0that the advice in Reader Magnets<\/a><\/em>\u00a0won’t help a novelist writing that first book, or who has written just one book so far.<\/p>\n

But that’s not the case.<\/p>\n

Approach this strategy with an open mind and creativity, and\u00a0you will see that you can still use Stephenson’s\u00a0approach\u00a0and helpful how-to information with different “ethical bribes” to get readers on your list. Instead of offering a free e-book, offer a short story, novella, printable illustrations from a children’s book, and so on.<\/p>\n

What do you have in your files already that will give readers a sample of your storytelling skills?<\/p>\n

If you write nonfiction<\/h2>\n

If you write nonfiction and have authored just one book — and perhaps don’t intend to write another — you can use other content for your ethical bribe. Consider offering a collection of blog posts on a specific topic\u00a0or a\u00a0special report, checklist, template, audio interview, demonstration video, and so on.<\/p>\n

\"reader<\/a>Here’s what I really like about this book: Stephenson shows you how to do it with screenshots and detailed instructions. While most\u00a0content of this sort says, “Create an account with Mailchimp and follow the instructions to add a template to your site and create a list,” expecting you to figure out the specifics on your own, Stephenson says, “Here’s what you will see on your screen when you take this step.”<\/p>\n

He explains how to set up what’s called a “landing page,” a web page\u00a0with a single purpose: to offer that reader magnet in exchange for an email address.<\/p>\n

Using Mailchimp as an email list management service\u00a0example, he shows how to set up your email system.<\/p>\n

Finally, he explains what to send to your mailing list, and when, so that you stay in touch with readers in a way that’s rewarding for both them and you.<\/p>\n

Naturally, because this book is just 50 pages, it isn’t the only resource you’ll ever need to\u00a0truly understand email marketing best practices or landing page design. Still, it offers enough details and specifics to get you up and running while you learn more.<\/p>\n

I recommend it for any author of fiction or nonfiction\u00a0who understands the importance of email marketing to book sales and author success.<\/p>\n

Have you started building an email list?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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That doesn’t mean that nonfiction authors can’t learn from it, though. It just means that if you write nonfiction, you’ll have to fill in a few blanks on your own. 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