#025: Author Marketing Made Simple: Build Your Readership Without Burnout with Hannah Davis

Tired of feeling like marketing your book means becoming a full-time influencer? In this episode of Writer Unblocked, Nicole sits down with Hannah, founder of Made with Boldness, a marketing strategist who helps fiction authors build readership without burning out.

Hannah shares practical, stress-free ways to promote your books—starting with the three biggest mistakes she sees authors make:

  • Not highlighting their characters and world enough

  • Posting too often without strategy

  • Neglecting email marketing

From why you should aim for a weekly newsletter to why Instagram carousels beat twice-a-day posting, Hannah breaks down how to simplify your approach, protect your writing time, and still connect deeply with readers. Whether your book is months from release or already on shelves, you’ll leave this conversation feeling inspired to market in a way that feels good to you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How to market your fiction without oversharing your personal life

  • Why less frequent, strategic posting works better than constant content churn

  • The most effective way to build your email list (and keep readers engaged)

  • How to repurpose your characters and worldbuilding into endless marketing content

Resources & Links:

You can find Hannah here:

https://www.instagram.com/madewithboldness/

https://madewithboldness.com/

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