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Why I'm choosing to Launch My Next Novel With Publishizer
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Why I'm choosing to Launch My Next Novel With Publishizer

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Alia Luria
Jul 18, 2020
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As an attorney, a novelist, and an entrepreneur, I know I’m equipped to go independent with my next novel. I released my first novel, Compendium, under my own imprint, and it sold over 13,000 copies, in ebook, paperback and audiobook. It won multiple independent book awards, received over 140 reviews on Amazon and was even picked up for two Bookbub campaigns that actually made me money, since they were paid campaigns.

This result wasn’t easy, cheap, or quick. I expended resources to find and pay a great editor. I hired and paid an excellent voice artist for my audiobook. I worked with my now ex-spouse to design the cover jacket art, a trailer video, and additional branded materials. I spent money on a blog tour, Bookbub ads, and other less successful marketing dollars. I applied to contests and ran a Goodreads Giveaway to help bolster reviews. All of this effort and energy paid off. The book did well! At one point, it hit number 2 in the Amazon Best Seller list for Science Fiction & Fa…

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