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In a bygone era, marketing was almost entirely about who arrived. And thats why having a book marketing plan is an essential part of the process. They blanketed bangkok in billboards with black and white photos, with just a touch of orange. Marketing and promotion is just an extension of your author platform. An expert panel tackle these issues and address concerns. Publicist specializing in nonfiction titles with crossover appeal from mainstream to christian.
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