DIY marketing tools for Maine authors who'd rather be writing than promoting

You wrote the book. Now comes the part most writers quietly dread: figuring out how to promote it without feeling awkward, pushy, or overwhelmed.

Today, no matter how you’re published—traditional, indie, or hybrid—most publishers expect you to do your own publicity and promotion in order to successfully sell your books.

Yet, pivoting to promotion also takes years of mastering—and all you wanted to do is write! Not learn Marketing 101.

I've spent the last 20 years in the media (on both sides as an author and as a journalist), and I've done the work so you don't have to. This studio of downloadable tools gives authors a clear starting point to promote their book effectively using realistic, do-it-yourself strategies.

Designed for authors who want:

• A clear plan they can follow at their own pace
• An introvert-friendly, low-tech approach
• DIY tools they can customize
• Affordable, practical, reusable resources

This hub is uniquely Maine, bringing together practical book marketing guidelines, Maine-specific resources, digital tools, templates, media directories, bookstore directories, and step-by-step guides to help Maine writers grow their author platforms and promote their books with confidence.