I’m busy worldbuilding for Untitled Science Fiction Project, so I’ve enlisted a guest blogger to write a post of interest to readers of this blog. It’s everyone’s favorite robo-scribe: ChatGPT!

Here’s the prompt: write a blog post about how to market your novel and make it a bestseller

And without further ado:

Writing a novel is an impressive achievement, but getting it noticed by readers can be a daunting task. While publishing a book is a significant milestone, the real challenge lies in marketing it effectively. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips on how to market your novel and make it a bestseller.

  1. Build your author platform Before you start marketing your novel, it’s essential to establish a platform that helps you connect with your target audience. A platform can include a website, social media presence, blog, podcast, or any other channel that allows you to engage with your readers. Your platform should showcase your personality, writing style, and any other relevant information that can help you connect with your readers.
  2. Leverage social media Social media is an essential tool for marketing your book. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram provide a free and easy way to connect with readers and promote your book. Make sure to create a professional profile that includes your author bio, book cover, and links to your website or blog. Engage with your followers by posting interesting content related to your book, hosting giveaways, or creating polls.
  3. Book reviews Book reviews are essential for promoting your book. Positive reviews can help you gain credibility and attract new readers. There are several ways to get book reviews, including reaching out to book bloggers, offering free copies to reviewers, and participating in book clubs.
  4. Book trailers Book trailers are like movie trailers but for books. They can be a powerful tool to promote your book and generate interest. A book trailer is a short video that showcases the main plot, characters, and themes of your book. You can create a book trailer on your own or hire a professional video production company.
  5. Book signings and readings Book signings and readings are a great way to connect with readers and promote your book. You can host an event at your local bookstore, library, or any other venue that attracts book lovers. Make sure to promote your event on social media, your website, and other relevant channels.
  6. Build a mailing list Building a mailing list is a great way to stay in touch with your readers and promote your book. You can use email marketing tools to collect email addresses from your website visitors, social media followers, and event attendees. Make sure to send regular newsletters, exclusive content, and promotional offers to keep your subscribers engaged.
  7. Offer freebies and incentives Offering freebies and incentives can help you attract new readers and promote your book. You can offer free chapters, short stories, or other exclusive content to your subscribers. You can also run a promotion where readers can get a free ebook when they buy a paperback version.

In conclusion, marketing your novel can be a challenging task, but these tips can help you connect with your readers and promote your book effectively. By building your author platform, leveraging social media, getting book reviews, creating a book trailer, hosting book signings, building a mailing list, and offering freebies and incentives, you can increase your book’s visibility and make it a bestseller. Good luck!

As you can see, it’s easy-to-read, actionable, and a regurgitation of conventional wisdom. And it only took a few seconds to generate! I’ll have spent much longer on my commentary and NightCafe image generation (prompt: robot novelist struggling with writer’s block renaissance painting oil on canvas) than either AI spent generating their contributions. All hail our robot overlords content producers!