Marketing is a bit like music. There is rhythm and there is melody. When these come together we get harmony. Harmony in marketing can mean many things. It often translates to a recognizable brand, increased reach and more subscribers, and most importantly, steady sales over time.
We all get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things we need to do. I have a simple system for getting those things done. I call it the non-zero principle.
When I was getting serious about writing a few years ago, I thought that if I kept at it, I’d eventually get “discovered.” A lot of authors think this starting out.
We picture ourselves toiling away at our art until suddenly a publisher appears from the shadows and sees the genius. “Ah ha! You’re what the world’s been waiting for!” And poof… we’re the next Steinbeck or Rowling or King.
When Phillip Pullman resigned his patronage of the Oxford Literary Festival, he took a stand for all authors. Think about it: authors are the bread and butter of lit conferences. The wait staff, the AV guys, everyone else gets paid. Why shouldn’t writers who are invited to share their expertise and provide valuable content to the organizers get paid too?
My position as head of marketing at CadmiumCD affords me lots of opportunity. I get to connect with industry leaders regularly, stay up to date on the coolest new tech, and — best of all — make a living writing and talking with others.