Here is a compendium of books on how to self-market your book. I have not read any of them, but they look promising, and have good reviews. The first one, in particular, 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, was highly recommended on a proprietary interview on book marketing by the famous online marketer Joe Vitale. It looks like an excellent place to start.

1001 Ways to Market Your Books, Sixth Edition (1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors and Publishers)

Aiming at Amazon: The NEW Business of Self Publishing, or How to Publish Books for Less, Sell Without Hassle, and Double Your Profit (or More) With Print on Demand and Book Marketing on Amazon.com

Sell Your Book on Amazon: The Book Marketing COACH Reveals Top-Secret “How-to” Tips Guaranteed to Increase Sales for Print-on-Demand and Self-Publishing Writers

Publicize Your Book: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves

Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking

The Frugal Book Promoter: How To Do What Your Publisher Won’t

Over 75 Good Ideas for Promoting Your Book

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Book Publicity

The Complete Guide to Book Marketing

The Complete Guide to Book Publicity

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I have a number of clients who would love to make money from their crafts. I would love to know how to help them do this. But for now, I don’t. But I am a good researcher, and I have found the following links to other resources to help them.

The goal: Make money doing what you love.

The following resources are ones I found on the web this morning. I have not read any of them yet, but they look promising.

Books Listed on Amazon

Web Articles

Starting a Craft Business 101 - First Steps to take when Starting an Arts and Crafts Business

5 Things to Know When Starting a Craft Business

10 Mistakes to Avoid Selling Arts and Crafts

Craft Shows Versus Web Sites selling crafts online marketing art

Web sites with information on a variety of individual craft shows, festivals and events

Getting Started Selling Crafts - How to Sell Arts and Crafts to the Public

A Blog on the Crafting Business

Talking about Crafts and Business of Crafting

An Information Product (eBook) About Making Money with Crafts

Looks like a winner!

Craft Business Tips - Crafting Business Secrets!

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