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Book Marketing for People Who Hate Social Media

Recorded

August 13, 2025

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

$35

Subject

Publishing

Topic

Business

A real strategy for real writers—no algorithms, no follower count, no reels required.

Tired of being told you have to be on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter to sell your book? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. In this refreshingly honest, high-impact session, bestselling author and book coach Rea Frey reveals a sustainable, soul-aligned approach to book marketing—without relying on social media at all.

Whether you’re a debut author or a burned-out veteran, this workshop gives you a new way to grow your audience and launch your book on your terms.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Build your Quiet Visibility Strategy
  • Launch using the Social-Free Book Launch Flow
  • Pitch podcasts, essays, and aligned outlets without a publicist
  • Create meaningful momentum through word-of-mouth and reader referrals
  • Grow your first 100 true fans—no platform required

You’ll walk away with:

  • Fill-in-the-blank pitch templates
  • A weekly visibility map
  • A 3-part launch email series
  • A radically different (and freeing) way to think about marketing

This is for the writers who want to be seen without selling out.
Let’s get booked—without the ’gram.

What attendees have said ...

Rea is an amazing presenter and her content is ultra valuable to me, a debut memoirist preparing to query and who is horrified by the idea of social media engagement!

The seminar gave hope and encouragement to Indie publishers', especially to those getting on in years.

This was a really fantastic session. The presenter was incredibly well prepared and delivered the material in a really engaging, propulsive way.

All this was new to me. I was riveted! There was so much good information that I am grateful there will be a recording for us. I can picture myself doing—and liking 'most of these platform-building activities!

Host

Rea Frey
Rea Frey is the #1 bestselling author of a dozen books. As a book doula, she has helped nearly a thousand first-time authors land agents and publishing deals. A Silver Falchion finalist, Book Pipeline’s Film Adaptation Winner, Target's Book of the Year Finalist, and voted one of Marie Claire’s Best fiction writers, Rea's work has been […]

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