Michael Doane

Michael Doane – Marketer

Michael Doane is a marketer and web developer who loves to help authors build their platforms and connect with their audiences.

Overview

I started helping authors market their books because I am an author myself.

After finishing my second novel in 2014, I still wasn't ready to hit publish. I wanted to know everything about the landscape of the digital publishing industry before I put my own work out there. So I started working with authors in various genres. I was amazed to find that the principles of inbound content marketing and multi channel advertising that I was already so familiar with applied to authors and book marketing.

With a background in product marketing for an events management software company, I'm pretty familiar with the digital landscape and what it takes to gain traction on social media, through various advertising platforms, and via an email list. Being a strategist at heart, I'm passionate about empowering authors with the right set of tools and a solid plan of action to make a big impact on their audience.

My experience in the events industry also comes in pretty handy. Part of being an author is getting face-time with potential readers. I love helping authors find their voice and book gigs speaking or presenting at libraries, conferences, and book fairs.

So I ask you: Are you ready to find your audience, connect with readers, and sell more books? If so, send me a message and let's get started.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Career Guides Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Science Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Writing Inbound

Nov, 2015 — Present

Writing Inbound helps authors in various genres formulate strategies and tactics to find their audience and reach their readers.

Booktrope

Jan, 2015 — Oct, 2015 (9 months)

At Booktrope, I worked with authors on their social, advertising, and blogging plans. I also built websites for authors and created marketing funnels.

CadmiumCD

Nov, 2013 — Present

I'm a full-stack marketer at CadmiumCD, an event management software company. I'm in charge of everything from multi-channel advertising, trade shows, integrated sales, and email marketing to social media, content development, blogging, and inbound strategy.

Portfolio

And... Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law

Shaiken, M.

The Nourished Brain: The Latest Science On Food's Power For Protecting The Brain From Alzheimers and Dementia

Mussatto, M.

Eco Bible: An Ecological Commentary on Genesis and Exodus

Neril, Y.

Maldene: Volume One and Two

Tierno, M.

Special Events for Less: How to Create Dynamic Events and Come in Under Budget

Herritage, C.

Magnus Opum

Gould, J.

Motion

Pienaar, A.

Leon Dekar: and the Sky Garden

Adriel, L.

It's Just a Matter of Balance - You Can't Put a Straight Leg on a Crooked Man: Amputee Help & Rehabilitation, Inspirational Prosthetists Autobiography, Prosthetic Education, Anger Management

Kevin S.

Recommended Reading by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and The Veterans and Active Duty Military Psychotherapy Treatment Planner. "A heartwarming debut memoir about finding meaning in the face of loss...His sly sense of humor, meanwhile, pr... read more
Brink (AC Book 2)

Mikel P.

Hurtling through time in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Thomas “Tommy Gun” Ghune finds himself on an insane collision course with a psychopathic killer. At stake? The fate of the entire world. Life has cursed Thomas Ghune with a hyper-logical brain allow... read more
The Monster Of Selkirk Book 1: The Duality of Nature

C.E. C.

Monsters come in many forms, and not everyone knows a monster when they see one. After three hundred years of monstrous, feral elves plaguing the island nation of Selkirk, everyone believes they know what a monster is. Humans have learned to live with their sa... read more
The Auriga Project (Translocator Trilogy) (Volume 1)

M. G.

Transported light years in a heartbeatRipped from Earth in a horrifying teleportation accident, archaeologist Eliana Fisk finds herself stranded on a strange planet whose denizens want her as a human sacrifice.Can she stay out from under the knife long enough ... read more
The Centaur on the Stairs: The Case of the Four-Legged Client (Buck Hawthorne Book 1)

Steve V.

Buck Hawthorne has an uncanny talent for finding things. So much so, the police along South Carolina’s Grand Strand call him the Wizard of Ocean Boulevard.A beautiful client appears at Buck’s door in the midst of a tropical storm. Sent by the mother he thought... read more
Lexus Sam

BP G.

A man, nameless, wakes up in Manhattan in a stranger's apartment with few memories of who he is. He remembers a life in California and the love of a girl named Sarah—memories that don’t match the life he now finds himself in.Losing hold of what he can say for ... read more
#BabyLove: My Social Life

Corine D.

"Click." "Tap." Tag and post. An adored baby tells a modern tale about life in today's digital world. #BabyLove: My Social Life highlights the social phenomena of sharing daily activities using technology and social networks.Great book for families in this dig... read more
From Startup to Success: From an initial idea to running a profitable company this is what you need to know

Charles L.

Having read this book - As an entrepreneur or aspiring executive, you will gain the knowledge and skill to see how your startup will succeed or the company you work for should be working, paving the way for your arrival in the C-Suite. Crisis management, the b... read more
More Than a Game: Epic LitRPG Adventure (Fayroll - Book 1)

Andrey V.

The first novel of a 12 part LitRPG epic series ''More Than a Game" has captivated Russian readers and was voted New Fantasy Book of the Year [in 2014]. Andrey Vasilyev's masterpiece 'More Than a Game' is now at long last available to the English-speaking peop... read more
The Crossing: A Novel

Michael D.

The Debut Novel From Michael Doane Written in the same tradition as On the Road and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Michael Doane’s The Crossing explores what it means to exist in 21st century America. She’s out on a pier, deep in the ocean. A tidal... read more
Hiding Haelo (The Candeon Heirs Book 1)

T.M. H.

Haelo Marley is not your typical mermaid. Real mermaids don’t have fins. Summoning ocean currents at will and feeling the auras of those around her are Candeon capabilities completely wasted at high school. When the memory of an underwater battle surfaces in h... read more

Michael has 100 reviews

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Gregg O.

Gregg O.

Jun, 2023

I could have found and read "Book Marketing for Idiots," but working with Michael was a lot more fun, and, in the end, more efficient.
Evelyn K.

Evelyn K.

Jun, 2023

did not understand any of the instructions he gave and could use none of the services.
Michael D.
Hi Evelyn, I’m disappointed that you did not understand the instructions. I’m still here to support you via Reedsy chat if you decide to implement the plan I've developed for you. I offer these pl...
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Katya H.

Katya H.

Jun, 2023

Michael is very professional, but also easy to talk with. His marketing plan was made thinking of my exact needs, and the call we had at the start of our collaboration was very useful to recenter my expectations and goals. His advice was great, and I would definitely hire him again.
Eric L.

Eric L.

Mar, 2023

I've worked with Mike three times now, and the last collaboration has proven once again what I already knew: Mike is great at what he does. He is accommodating, he is patient with me, he educates me, and he helps me accomplish what I can't without him so I can do what I want to do: focus on writing.
Clint E.

Clint E.

Dec, 2022

I really valued Michael's input and plan for marketing my book. I found him helpful because he gave some context and creative ideas to develop further marketing strategies I was already using. I would absolutely recommend his services.