94 | When Did Selling Books Get So Complicated? Christian Book Marketing Tips to Increase Book Sales

Trying to sell more books can pull you into an exhausting maze of Christian book marketing strategies, Amazon keywords, categories, ads, social media, email lists and endless advice. But before you reach for another book marketing tactic, do you know what problem you’re actually trying to solve?In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish I had understood much earlier in my author career: why God’s wisdom needs to come before the latest strategy, even when that strategy works brilliantly for someone else. We’ll look at Proverbs 4:7 and Romans 11:36 and explore what it means to build and market our books FROM Him, THROUGH Him and FOR Him.I’ll also help you diagnose three common reasons your books may not be selling. You’ll learn practical ways to improve each one, including how to strengthen your Amazon keywords and categories, reach more of your ideal readers, improve your book sales page and turn one-time buyers into returning readers.If you’re a self-published Christian author who wants to increase book sales without chasing every new marketing strategy, this episode will help you identify what actually needs your attention and seek God’s wisdom before deciding what to do next.Tools mentioned in this episode:BookFunnelPublisher Rocket🌱 TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP:Want to know what you need to build and grow a profitable author business? Download the free Christian Author Growth Roadmap™: https://www.AnointedScribe.com/roadmapFrustrated by your lack of progress? Find out what’s clouding your clarity with the free Christian Author Growth Quiz™: https://www.AnointedScribe.com/quiz_____________________________________💌  Friday Manna Newsletter™️  🤩 Rate & Review this PodcastYour support in sharing this show and leaving a review is greatly appreciated. © 2026 Urcelia Teixeira. All rights reserved. This episode and its accompanying materials may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, transcribed, or adapted in whole or in substantial part without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.