A review of Susan U. Neal’s book, How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month.
I was excited to learn that award winning Christian author Susan Neal was sharing full details of her experience to help other writers in her new book, How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month, Strategies to Boost Book Sales. As a writer, I’ve benefited from bits and pieces of her knowledge in conversations, but this book is a refreshing and easy to understand complete guide for authors. Each action point and recommendation is backed up with credible experience to prevent authors from losing time, money, energy, and enthusiasm.
I appreciated the advice about establishing a writing routine and how to stick with it. This book is packed with gold nuggets of insight, such as why some books sell and some don’t – the key is in the audience you write for (read Chapter 1 for the details).
Chapter 5 is critical for all authors – understanding how Search Engine Optimization can make or break the visibility of your website. She doesn’t use tech language, but shares what needs to be done so that search engines will help readers find you.
The book launch recommendations in Chapter 7 could be a whole class but everything is laid out in actionable steps. Of course, Susan goes on to tell how to sell for the long haul with great post launch instructions. This is where it’s easy for authors to get tired, after the effort of writing and launch. However, all that effort will be wasted if people don’t know your book exists. For them to know, an author must continue to tell people about what they have written. Susan explains many ways to do this and encourages authors to find some that fit their personality instead of being overwhelmed by trying to do everything.
The action steps at the end of each chapter make the book highly practical for authors who want to see real results. Susan even offers a free marketing plan guide so that you can see her heart is really to help writers reach people with their messages!
Susan’s book hit the Amazon Best Seller’s List shortly after launch in May 2025, which is evidence that she knows what she’s talking about!
“What it takes to sell 1,000 books in a month is a strategic, multilayered marketing plan.” This book is the plan you need!
Where to get the book – https://www.amazon.com/How-Sell-1000-Books-Month/dp/1733644334
See what others are saying about the book – https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/how-to-sell-1-000-books-a-month
Learn more about Susan – https://susanuneal.com/