So you know you need to market (read: talk about) your book, but you’re not sure what you need in place to actually do it. You need the book marketing essentials, right? The things you can put in place to ensure that getting the word out about your books goes smoothly.

So let’s talk about it! Here is a list of the essentials you’ll need to have (or do) to get your book marketing off on the right foot.

Book Marketing Essentials

Let’s chat about the must-haves of marketing your book. Here are some things you need to either know or have in place before you get started.

Book Marketing While You’re Still Writing the First Draft

Ever wonder how to market your book online while you’re still writing the first draft? Wonder no more! Check out the video for eight ideas for marketing your book even while it’s still being written — plus what NOT to do to avoid spoiling the book for your readers completely.

Need some online book marketing ideas for your next book launch? Or how about some ideas while you’re still working on the first draft?

You’re in the right place.

No matter where you are in the writing process, you CAN talk about your book online. And you should! The more you talk about it, the better chance readers will have to find it — and fall in love!

Ready? Keep reading for 30 online book marketing ideas you can do RIGHT NOW to tell the world about your amazing book.