It’s now only one week until the launch of Going Fourth. I’m sure you’ve all got the date marked and circled in the calendar, so I don’t need to tell you that, it’s more for my own peace of mind. To celebrate the milestone, I thought I’d write something for anyone that’s wanting to help to give some advice on the best things you can do! So, please read on for the 3 key ways to help:

  1. Spread the word

One of the things that generates the most buzz of books is word of mouth. Just by telling someone you know someone who’s releasing a book, and telling them the title, you’re helping to drive more engagement with the book which will hopefully generate more readers who, again hopefully, will enjoy the book. Sharing far and wide is encouraged and appreciated. Remembering it’s a comedic fantasy is even better. Remembering the title is world class.

  1. Buy the book

If you can afford to and have the interest, grab yourself a copy, the closer to the release date the better. I wrote the story to be enjoyed (admittedly, the first person I thought about enjoying it was me), so have a read and see if you like it. If you do, rest assured there’s more coming. There will be a kindle and a paperback version and, if I understand the amazon algorithms, the more sales are generated around launch, the more it will increase the visibility of the book, meaning a positive feedback loop.

  1. Leave a Review

This is a big one. Once you’ve read the book, remember to leave a review, an honest one.

On Amazon: Going Fourth eBook : Dunn, G. J.: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

And on Goodreads: Going Fourth by G.J. Dunn | Goodreads

More reviews drive more engagement drive more people to pick the book up.

In my opinion, those are the three big ones. If you can do any of those, please do, as it would massively help and be really appreciated.

Of course, there’s no need you need to stop at that.

Alternative ideas include writing to your local MP and asking them to mandate a change in law to enforce people to buy the book. You could also buy dozens of copies, get on a bus, and throw them out the window at unsuspecting strangers while yelling “ you have to read this book”. You could even buy several hundred copies, place them in a crate and bury it under ground. Write a map to the location and give it to a passing pirate.

How you help is up to you.

I’m just here to say thanks for your support.

Until next time,

GJD