What is the difference between a reader magnet and a lead magnet? | Scifi /Fantasy Reader Magnets
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In this episode, Josh discusses the difference between a lead magnet and a reader magnet. He also explains how the independent publishing industry is different from other business models.
While this is tailored to science fiction and fantasy self-published authors, it can also apply to any fiction writer.
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You can read the related blog post here: https://www.story-ninjas.com/post/unr...
00:00 Intro/Background
01:18 Two different industries
07:20 Terminology
10:29 Example lead/reader magnets
12:45 Primary objective
14:28 Importance of a newsletter
16:47 Future of indie book publishing
21:19 Best YT searches for self-publishing
25:16 Outro
Josh is a military veteran, public speaker, and father of three. Josh has published multiple science fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction books. When not writing, Josh plays video games like Mass Effect, God of War, and Mortal Kombat. Growing up as a comic book geek in the 80s, Josh has an affinity for superhero stories. He's also a huge fan of classic Star Wars and owns multiple lightsabers. His other hobbies include powerlifting, roller skating, and beach bumming.
Find out what Josh is up to here: https://linktr.ee/joshcoker
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