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Training #638 – Fandom and Community-Driven Marketing

What Matt Dinnaman's Latest Launch Teaches us About Modern Book Marketing

  

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What if the most effective book marketing isn’t about chasing clicks, hacking algorithms, or constantly feeding the ad machine, but about building the kind of reader loyalty that creates momentum on its own?

In out next live training, we’ll take a look at Matt Dinnaman’s latest launch as a case study in what modern author marketing can look like when it’s driven by fandom, community, and reader investment rather than just traditional promotional tactics.

We’ll discuss the broader strategies behind launches that feel bigger than a single release: creating reader anticipation, building a world and brand that fans want to talk about, leveraging community energy across platforms, and turning enthusiasm into visibility, word-of-mouth, and sales.

Rather than focusing on a rigid formula, this session will explore the larger principles authors can apply to their own careers, whether they’re building from scratch or looking to deepen engagement with an existing audience.

  • EVENT: Training #638 – Fandom as a Marketing Engine: What Matt Dinnaman's Latest Launch Teaches us About Modern Book Marketing
  • DATE: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
  • TIME: 01:00pm Eastern Time
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