Marketing on a Budget for First-Time Authors

Proven Strategies to Build Visibility and Sell More Books

"Marketing is all about telling stories that people want to hear." - Guy Kawasaki

Course Overview

Expensive ad campaigns and marketing firms aren’t the only way to grow your author platform.

As a first-time author, you can build visibility and attract readers using free and low-cost tools, smart planning, and consistent execution. This course gives you a simple, repeatable marketing system you can use every month—without draining your bank account.
By the end, you’ll know how to: 

  • Design eye-catching graphics with tools you already own
  • Keep your author brand consistent across all platforms
  • Repurpose one blog post into a full month of marketing content
  • Use free and low-cost tactics to get your book in front of readers

What’s Inside the Course

In just 30 minutes, you’ll get:

  • 4 short, practical lessons
  • A downloadable workbook with checklists and templates
  • Real examples from Cheryl Denise Bannerman’s own author journey
  • A repeatable workflow you can apply every month

This mini course is designed for:

  • First-time authors looking for affordable marketing strategies 
  • Self-publishing writers on a limited budget 
  • Authors who want a clear, low-stress marketing workflow 
  • Anyone tired of feeling overwhelmed by “all the things” marketing requires 

🎁 FREE Resource Pack Included

When you complete the course, you’ll also receive downloadable resources to keep you on track: 
  • Free & Low-Cost Marketing Checklist
  • Monthly Marketing Calendar Template
  • Brand Guidelines One-Sheet
  • 30 Social Media Post Ideas for Authors 

Course Curriculum

Course Pricing

One-time On-demand

$67 USD

  • Mini course to teach you how to market successfully on a budget.

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Small Steps = Big Results

Affordable doesn’t mean ineffective. With the right system, you can market your book consistently and confidently—without overspending.

Enroll now and start building your budget-friendly marketing plan today!