So you want to make more sales of your books, art, or handmade items, but you're not sure where to start? Start with this episode and pick 2-3 strategies to focus on! We'll cover 7 marketing strategies to try that don't require spending money on paid advertising, which can hold back a lot of businesses from growing. Resources mentioned:  Get on my mailing list so you don't miss out on my Black Friday deals & grab a freebie while you're there! ⁠https://marketingbyshelby.com/freebie⁠  My favorite email marketing platform, Mailerlite: ⁠https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6m6hIJTYujG6⁠  My checkout, affiliate, & course platform, Thrivecart: ⁠https://shelbyleighpoetry--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/⁠  Source of Sources: ⁠https://sourceofsources.com/⁠  MatchMaker FM for podcasts: ⁠https://www.matchmaker.fm/⁠  During today's episode, I recommended that you listen to this next, which will help you learn how to grow your audience: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/00GKhkmFhCP20mGAj0Y64y ⁠ I also recommended this episode on what you need in your author newsletter: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/78Z0R4d3v9Ep9IFWCKgldv⁠ and this episode for how I prepare for author events and book signings: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VO4tflKpDN5K7IsMUK6dL⁠ And to check out the best time of my author career back at the Sharjah International Book Fair, check out this video: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCVcKd6wjg8⁠ Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you are looking for accountability and support on your creative journey, plus hands-on marketing help from me, come join The Creative's Content Club! It's the membership for busy creatives looking for help growing their impact and income, through done-for-you social media content, training and support every month. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/club⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT SHELBY: Hey, I'm Shelby, bestselling writer and marketing coach for creatives. After growing my own audience as an author to more than 500k on social media, working in social media management for 7+ years, becoming a full-time writer and selling over 50k books on social media, I now teach authors and creatives, like musicians, artists, poets, photographers and more, how to grow and sell their creative work on social media. CONNECT WITH SHELBY: ⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@marketingbyshelby⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shelbyleighpoetry/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marketingbyshelby⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://marketingbyshelby.com/⁠⁠⁠ Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe for weekly marketing episodes and tips. Disclaimer: This episode was originally posted on my YouTube channel, @marketingbyshelby.