Seven Ways to Build Direct Connection with Readers, With Penny Sansevieri — Self-Publishing Conference Highlight

January 27, 2023

In this Self-Publishing Conference Highlight, Penny Sansevieri discusses the seven ways to build direct connections with readers.

You’ve probably heard the term “super fans” thrown around a lot. But how do you go from having casual readers to activating the super fan connection?

By the end of this session, you will learn how to build more connections with readers, drive more word-of-mouth recommendations, get more reviews, and sell more books!

This is a post from SelfPubCon (The Self-Publishing Advice Conference), an online author event, run free twice yearly, in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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This Post Has 2 Comments

Flappy Bird says:
January 30, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Really helpful advice, thanks a lot
Mona Voelkel says:
January 29, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Penny, thank you so much for this incredible podcast. As a self-published picture book author, I was looking for ways to connect with my readers. From your tips for the Amazon Author’s page to your ideas for “street teams,” I am grateful and inspired! Your presentation was excellent!

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